Interim Revenues Leader: 6-Month Public Sector Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Hempstead; Hybride; GBP 92 000 - 101 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting an interim Revenues Manager for a local authority on a 6-month contract. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to improve service delivery and compliance, acting as deputy to the Assistant Director of Finance & Procurement when needed.

It is a hybrid role requiring at least one day in the office, with an umbrella pay rate of £500-£550 per day. The successful candidate will lead the Revenues Service, oversee Council Tax/Business Rates, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing a Revenues Service within a local authority.
• Proven expertise in overseeing Council Tax, Business Rates, Sundry Debt, and Housing Benefit Overpayment recovery functions.
• Experience in leading annual billing exercises and year-end Revenues processes.
• Ability to interpret and implement legislative changes in Revenues and Local Taxation.
• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
• Membership of the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV) or an equivalent professional body.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in Revenues, Local Taxation, or Public Sector Finance.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage the Revenues Service to maintain high performance and customer service standards.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and support to staff across the service.
• Oversee recruitment, induction, training, performance reviews, and employee development.
• Establish, monitor, and report on service performance targets and key performance indicators.
• Oversee Council Tax and Business Rates billing, collection, and recovery activities.
• Manage the recovery of Sundry Debts and Housing Benefit Overpayments in line with legislation and best practices.
• Handle insolvency, bankruptcy, IVA, and complex debt recovery cases.
• Authorise and recommend write-offs for irrecoverable debts where necessary.
• Lead the Council’s in-house Enforcement Agent Service.

Connaissances

Revenues management

People leadership

Legislation interpretation

Formation

A-Levels or equivalent

IRRV membership or equivalent

Description du poste

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting an interim Revenues Manager for a local authority on a 6-month contract. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to improve service delivery and compliance, acting as deputy to the Assistant Director of Finance & Procurement when needed.

It is a hybrid role requiring at least one day in the office, with an umbrella pay rate of £500-£550 per day. The successful candidate will lead the Revenues Service, oversee Council Tax/Business Rates, and