2 head of housing jobs found

My high performing local authority is looking to recruit an Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to lead and develop it's large team as well as overseeing the full scope of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and the Council's Corporate Fraud Team. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on the Collection Fund, policy development and service transformation. The successful candidate will act as the Council's lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior leadership and driving performance, compliance and financial stability across a large and complex service. The Role Lead and manage the Council's Revenues and Benefits service, overseeing c90 staff across multiple teams delivering Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud. Take strategic responsibility for the Collection Fund, ensuring effective billing,...

Benefits Assessment Officer East London | Hybrid Rate: £28.07 per hour (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 4 Months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 36 Hours per Week Role Summary This customer-focused role is centred on helping residents who are experiencing, or are at risk of, financial hardship by administering crisis payments, maximising household income, and providing long-term financial resilience support. You will work directly with residents, partner organisations, and internal teams to ensure vulnerable households receive timely financial assistance and access to wider support services, while also contributing to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support processing where required. What You Will Do as a Benefits Assessment Officer - Process Crisis Support Payment and Housing Payment applications accurately and in line with council policies and procedures. - Assess urgent and vulnerable cases, making timely decisions and escalating...