Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits

Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits
Bedfordshire | £550 per day Umbrella

A Local Authority in Bedfordshire is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to lead a high-performing service responsible for the full range of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support, and the Corporate Fraud Team, with a strong focus on the collection fund, policy development, service transformation, and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the Revenues, Benefits and Corporate Fraud services.
Drive performance, compliance, income collection and service improvement.
Provide expert advice on Revenues and Benefits legislation to senior leaders and elected members.
Oversee collection fund management and financial performance.
Lead policy development and transformation initiatives to modernise service delivery.
Promote the effective use of digital tools and technology to improve customer outcomes and operational efficiency.
Essential Requirements:

Proven track record of operating at a senior leadership level within a Revenues & Benefits service.
Extensive knowledge of Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits and associated legislation.
Experience managing large, complex statutory services and driving service transformation.
Strong understanding of collection fund management and performance improvement.
Demonstrable experience applying digital solutions to enhance service delivery.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills