2 jobs found in Letchworth Garden City

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...

Rate: £550 - £650/day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid Contract Length: 3-6 Months Initial Contract About the Role We are urgently seeking a strategic and operational leader to oversee the Revenues and Benefits service for our dynamic unitary authority. In this pivotal interim role, you will provide expert technical leadership, manage the Collection Fund, and ensure the seamless delivery of Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, and Local Council Tax Support. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Direct and mentor a large multi-disciplinary team, driving performance, compliance, and financial stability across all service areas. Collection Fund Management: Take strategic ownership of billing, collection, and recovery activities for Council Tax and Business Rates. Benefits & Welfare: Oversee the prompt and accurate administration of Housing Benefits, LCTS, and discretionary hardship schemes, ensuring vital support reaches vulnerable residents. Financial...