Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits
Shefford
Contract
£411.02 per day PAYE or £550.00 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits
Office attendance (across CBC) is expected, but will typically be once per week
Key Requirements for Head of Revenues and Benefits - Significant experience in a Head of Revenues and Benefits role (Head of Service) - Experience of managing the annual end to end review of a Local Council Tax Support/Reduction scheme - Developing and managing staff through a period of significant change - Experience of dealing with elected Councillors, MPs & the Ombudsman- In depth working knowledge and experience of the relevant legislation
Knowledge of the Civica system
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We want someone who has previous experience of working at senior leadership level as this role is leading a high performing service, overseeing the full scope of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and the Council’s Corporate Fraud Team.
There will be a strong focus on the collection fund, policy development and service transformation. The successful candidate will act as the Council's lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior leadership and driving performance, compliance and financial stability across a large and complex service.
We know people are more than their CV, formal qualifications are not essential for this role, but what is essential is:
* A proven track record of working at a senior level within a Revenues & Benefits Service
* A real understanding of how to apply digital tools within services.
* A strong communicator, negotiator and team player whose outcome-focused, tenacious, and always thinking broadly.
* Energy, resilience, and a focus on delivery � even when the going gets tough.
* Authenticity. Leading teams with integrity and treating others with respect.
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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer