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.