Head of Revenues

HAYS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Head of Revenues to oversee council tax and business rates management. This role involves strategic leadership, team management, and providing critical financial advice. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and support the council's goals with a focus on community and sustainability.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Season ticket loan

Staff discount schemes

Lunchtime Pilates

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of council tax and business rates.
• Ability to manage a large team with competing priorities.
• Experience in strategic development and operational management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the revenues service, including council tax and business rates.
• Provide advice on tax and debt recovery.
• Coordinate the Shared Bailiff Service with Sutton Council.

Skills

Knowledge of council tax

Knowledge of business rates

Team management

Presentation skills

Job description

Head of Revenues

Head of RevenuesLocation: Morden - (Northern line and close to the tram line with links to the District line and mainline)
Salary GBP65,476 - GBP70,150
Hybrid - 3 days in the office
The organisationThe London Borough of Merton, with a population of over 200,000 and a workforce of 5,000+, is a dynamic and inclusive council committed to 'Building a Better Merton Together'. Its priorities-creating a Borough of Sport, nurturing civic pride, and building a sustainable future-reflect a bold, community-driven vision. Home to Wimbledon and rich in green spaces, Merton blends heritage with innovation. The finance team is highly collaborative and supportive, playing a key role in enabling strategic decision-making across the council. With excellent transport links and a strong focus on wellbeing, Merton is a place where careers thrive and communities flourish.
The roleThis is a critical post in finance, leading on all aspects of the strategic development and operational management of Merton's revenues service (council tax, business rates, sundry debt and in-house Civil Enforcement), ensuring that the service meets the diverse needs of Merton's residents. You will provide strategic leadership and management to 3 direct reports (manager level) and c40 people in your team in total.
Specific responsibilities will include.

Provide advice to the Leader, Members, the Director, Assistant Director, Head of Services and managers across the authority on council tax, business rates and debt recovery.

Develop (with Sutton Council) the strategic and operational plan for the Shared Bailiff Service to maximise income.

Advise the Assistant Director and Director on forecasted income for the medium to long-term relating to council tax and business rates.

Represent the Director and Assistant Director or council as appropriate at external meetings and magistrate court hearings.

Ensuring that recruitment, training, development, appraisal, performance, workload allocation, supervision, quality assurance, risk and other management activities are carried out in accordance with council policy.

What you need to succeed The successful candidate will ideally have excellent knowledge of council tax and business rates and be able to manage a large team who face competing priorities.
The team is working with a new cloud-based system, and the successful candidate will continue to work on this project to get the most from the system.
You will be confident reporting to senior managers, directors and council members and be comfortable presenting information at this level.
Benefits
Benefits include 31 days annual leave
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
Hybrid working
Flexible working
Season ticket loan
Staff discount schemes and
Lunchtime Pilates.
The closing date will be 21st July but please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

#