One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Head of Service Revenues & Benefits on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week.
Overview:
This role is the strategic and operational lead on all matters relating to the Revenues and Benefits Service encompassing Council Tax, Non Domestic Business Rates, and Housing Benefits. Ensuring that the customer is at the heart of our services. Delivering high-performing, well-managed Revenues and Benefits services and that the Council’s policy objectives in relation to Revenues and Benefits are determined and met.
Responsibilties:
* Council’s Lead technical expert on all matters relating to Council Tax, Business Rates & Benefits
* Help formulate Council Policy in relation to these Services, working with Councillors (and having delegated powers directly from Councillors) and monitor adherence to policy
* Appoint, monitor and contract manage contractors who run much of the Council Tax, Business Rates & Benefits Service
* Appoint, monitor and manage other agents and staff who help in the billing, appropriation and collection and maximisation of the Council’s income (External collection Agents, Rates finding Agent,Cashiering, banking, Invoicing & Credit Control functions)
* Ensure all central government returns are completed correctly and on time (Benefits Subsidy returns are necessary to achieve approx. £40 million per annum and Council Tax and Business Rate returns ensure the correct accounting of over £300 million of income per annum)
If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV to Jahker Miah from Coyle Personnel Ltd