Are you a strategic and ambitious leader looking to make a real impact on local government finance? We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Revenues Manager to lead our Revenues Service at a critical time for local government. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in maximising income, supporting financial sustainability, and shaping the future of our services. About the role This is a leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Councilandrsquo;s Revenues Service, including: Council Tax Business Rates (NNDR) Business Improvement District (BID) levy Sundry income (including Adult Social Care charges) and debt recovery. You will: Oversee the annual billing process Lead the effectiveandnbsp;collection and recovery of all local taxation and income streams Maximise income and improve collection performance to support the Councilandrsquo;s financial position Collaborate with Finance colleagues on the Collection Fund and contribute to financial planning and forecasting Drive service transformation, including digitalisation and continuous improvement Provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected members Ensure robust governance, compliance and performance management About you We are looking for a credible and influential leader who can operate at a strategic level while maintaining strong operational oversight. You will bring: Significant experience in Revenues or a related financial service area In-depth knowledge of Council Tax, Business Rates and associated legislation A strong track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering service improvement Experience of managing income collection and contributing to financial performance Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively in a political environment A strategic mindset and the ability to use data and insight to drive decision-making A relevant professional qualification (e.g. IRRV) is desirable, or equivalent senior management experience. Why join us? This is an opportunity to: Take on a senior leadership role reporting to the Director of Finance Shape and modernise a key frontline financial service Contribute directly to the Councilandrsquo;s financial sustainability and corporate priorities Lead a committed team and drive meaningful improvement If you are office based, it is a mandatory requirement that you work from your usual base for at least 2 days per week. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Holden tel number 07435338082. To apply, please submit your application demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.andnbsp; Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk andnbsp; Please note that CVs are not accepted. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items. andnbsp; Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .