3-Month Contract Role with a Local Authority

Summary

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.