Interim Head of Revenues (Local Taxation & Rates) – 3-month

Salt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head of Revenues for a 3-month interim assignment in Local Government. The role includes managing the Local Taxation Revenue Collection service and overseeing significant income collections. Candidates must have strong leadership credentials in Local Government with a focus on service transformation and budget management. The position offers £400 per day, Inside IR35, and is pivotal for effective Council Tax and Business Rates collection.

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level leadership in Local Government Revenues.
• Strong record of service transformation and budget management.
• Experience delivering large-scale organisational change and savings.
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of Local Taxation Revenue Collection.
• Oversee income collection of £164m Council Tax and £98m Business Rates.
• Manage a team of 37 FTEs and a gross budget of £3m.
• Drive service improvements and digital transformation.
• Deliver organisational change and efficiency savings.

Skills

Senior-level leadership in Local Government Revenues

Service transformation

Budget management

Organisational change and savings

Team leadership and development

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head of Revenues for a 3-month interim assignment in Local Government. The role includes managing the Local Taxation Revenue Collection service and overseeing significant income collections. Candidates must have strong leadership credentials in Local Government with a focus on service transformation and budget management. The position offers £400 per day, Inside IR35, and is pivotal for effective Council Tax and Business Rates collection.