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Interim Head of Revenues and BenefitsCivic Recruitment Limited • Bedford, England, UK
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Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits

Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits

Civic Recruitment Limited • Bedford, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

3-Month Contract Role with a Local Authority

Summary

  • This role involves leading and managing a high-performing Revenues & Benefits service ensuring the effective delivery of statutory functions such as Council Tax Business Rates Housing Benefits Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud. The position is crucial for driving operational excellence maximising income collection through the Collection Fund leading policy development and implementing transformational changes across the service. The post holder will serve as the Councils principal expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation providing strategic advice to senior leadership while ensuring compliance performance and financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for the Revenues & Benefits service ensuring delivery of all statutory duties.
  • Lead a high-performing customer-focused service with a strong emphasis on outcomes and continuous improvement.
  • Set and deliver the strategic direction for income collection benefits administration and fraud prevention.
  • Oversee the management and performance of the Collection Fund ensuring maximised income collection.
  • Drive improvements in collection rates for Council Tax and Business Rates.
  • Provide assurance on financial performance risk management and sustainability.

Essential Experience Required

  • Proven track record of operating at a senior leadership level within a Revenues & Benefits service.
  • Extensive experience managing statutory services including Council Tax Business Rates and Benefits.
  • Demonstrable success in improving collection rates and managing the Collection Fund.

Essential Qualifications Required

  • Formal qualifications are not essential; however relevant experience at a senior level is critical.
  • Degree in Finance Public Administration Business Management or related field (desirable).
  • Professional qualification (e.g. IRRV CIPFA or equivalent) desirable but not essential.

Additional Information

  • Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  • Basic DBS required.
  • Location: Priory House Monks Walk Chicksands Shefford Central Bedfordshire SG17 5TQ United Kingdom.
  • Work pattern: Office attendance (across CBC) is expected typically once per week.
  • We operate on a bi-weekly schedule.
  • The role closes on 19th June 2026 apply ASAP.



Required Skills:

To lead and manage a high-performing Revenues & Benefits service ensuring the effective delivery of all statutory functions including Council Tax Business Rates Housing Benefits Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud


Required Education:

To lead and manage a high-performing Revenues & Benefits service ensuring the effective delivery of all statutory functions including Council Tax Business Rates Housing Benefits Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud


Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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