We are working closely alongside with a local authority in West Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of a Revenue Manager on a 2.3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £340.00- £427.96 per day
Summary:
The Revenues Manager falls under the Senior Interim (Lot 17) job category.The primary purpose is to ensure the delivery of a high-quality Council Tax and Business Rates (NDR) billing and recovery service in line with customer requirements and regulations. The role focuses on driving cost-efficient digital services and performance. The successful candidate must have strong technical and management skills, with essential experience in management, including dealing with poor performance.The role is Hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office per week. The role holder is part of the Management Team, will deputise for the Assistant Director (AD) of Revenues and Benefits, and is responsible for the direct line management of 7 Team Leaders.
Responsibilities:
* Being responsible for the strategic direction of the Council Tax, Business Rates, and Inspections service. This includes ensuring that legislation, strategies, policies, objectives, and procedures are implemented and kept under review
* Monitoring and evaluating service provision to ensure service performance standards are met, collection rates are maximised, and the team delivers effectively and efficiently. This includes working with Finance colleagues for accurate and timely completion of statutory returns
* Acting as the Council's main specialist on all Council Tax and Business Rates issues. Ensuring effective administration of Revenue services, advising on all legislation, and maximising income through growth in the Council Tax base and rating list (by identifying new property)
* Responsible for a delegated budget, managing resources efficiently and effectively to ensure sufficient financial, human, and other resources are available.
* To deputise for the Revenues and Benefits AD and deliver reports to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and elected members as required
Essentials:
* Educated to Degree level or equivalent by experience
* IRRV qualified to current Level 7
* Extensive knowledge of Council Tax and Business Rates legislation
* Up-to-date knowledge of current best practice in both Council Tax and Business Rates
* Knowledge of local government policies and procedures
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires Basic DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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