Head of Revenues & Benefits

Head of Revenues & Benefits
Haringey
Full Time
Temp-Perm
£550 PAYE Day Rate An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional to join a Local Authority in Haringey as a Head of Revenues, Benefits & Tackling Inequality, leading and shaping critical income collection and welfare support services. THE ROLE
The Head of Revenues & Benefits will act as the strategic and operational lead for all income collection services and benefits administration, delivering an efficient, high-quality resident experience and supporting the council’s Tackling Inequality agenda.

• Lead the collection of £340m+ income annually including Council Tax and Business Rates.
• Oversee the administration of £250m+ of local and statutory welfare benefits.
• Implement and maintain the council’s Ethical Debt Collection Policy.
• Lead the design and rollout of the Tackling Inequality model in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion digital transformation and drive a customer-focused, inclusive service approach.
• Provide strategic advice to Senior Leaders and Elected Members on policy and service performance.
• Deliver income maximisation initiatives, anti-poverty strategies, and continuous service improvements.

THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have extensive previous experience in a similar Head of Revenues & Benefits or senior leadership role within a Local Authority environment.

• Proven track record in leading large-scale income collection and benefits services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including managing change and transformation projects.
• Excellent understanding of Revenues, Benefits, NNDR, and Welfare Policy.
• IRRV qualified or holding an equivalent relevant professional qualification.
• Ability to work strategically in a political environment, advising elected Members and working collaboratively with stakeholders.

THE CONTRACT

Temp: 3 Month Contract, opportunity for temp-perm
The pay for the role is £730 per day LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £550 per day. HOW TO APPLY
If interested in this role, please apply directly or email .uk or call and ask for Beth for more info

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