Debt Policy Lead – Local Government & Enforcement

UK Civil Service; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions matched 2 to 1 (

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs

Life assurance

EAP Assist & Life

2 paid volunteering days

Job summary

UK Civil Service in Bedford seeks a strategic Relationship Manager to lead engagement with local government and enforcement partners. You will influence policy on council tax arrears, benefit overpayments, and related debt, collaborating with senior stakeholders to promote fair, sustainable debt practices.

The role blends policy, public services and debt advice, with flexible Bedford-based working arrangements and opportunities to shape national discussions across England.

Qualifications

• Policy development and influencing experience within government or related sectors.
• Understanding of local government debt and enforcement practices.
• Experience in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy matters related to local government debts (council tax, parking fines).
• Build relationships with local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Monitor devolution impacts and provide strategic insights on local authority behaviours.
• Engage with debt enforcement stakeholders to promote balanced approaches.
• Assess funding risks and opportunities for local authority debt advice.
• Facilitate cross-sector collaboration to improve access to debt advice.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Policy development

Analytical thinking

Government/ public sector experience

Debt policy knowledge

Project management

Job description

UK Civil Service in Bedford seeks a strategic Relationship Manager to lead engagement with local government and enforcement partners. You will influence policy on council tax arrears, benefit overpayments, and related debt, collaborating with senior stakeholders to promote fair, sustainable debt practices.

The role blends policy, public services and debt advice, with flexible Bedford-based working arrangements and opportunities to shape national discussions across England.