Principal Revenues Manager

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Local Authority is seeking a dynamic Principal Revenues Manager to lead two teams responsible for vital financial services. The role involves safeguarding the financial health of the authority, ensuring compliance with legislation, and driving service improvements. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills, the ability to interpret government policies, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers flexible working arrangements, a generous leave policy, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive service improvements and implement changes.
• Experience managing teams and collaborating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead two specialist teams delivering critical financial services.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with managers and partners to maximize income.

Skills

Leadership and people management skills

Ability to interpret and implement legislation

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Job description

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Knowsley Council is an award‑winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Knowsley Council’s Exchequer Services plays a vital role in safeguarding the financial health of the authority while supporting our residents. We manage key income streams and ensure compliance with legislation, helping the Council deliver high‑quality services to the community.

We are seeking a dynamic Principal Revenues Manager to lead two specialist teams delivering critical services:

Sundry Debtors & Reconciliation Team

Responsible for recovering income for goods and services provided by the Council, including commercial rents and social care charges, and ensuring all income streams—such as Council Tax, Business Rates, and sundry debtors—are accurately allocated and reconciled.

Financial Assessment & Charging Team

Working closely with Adult Social Care to assess client contributions under the Care Act 2014 and supporting residents to maximise welfare benefits.

As Principal Revenues Manager, you will:

• Provide leadership and operational oversight to both teams.
• Drive service improvements and implement legislative changes.
• Maintain robust quality assurance and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with senior managers and external partners to deliver corporate priorities and maximise income.
• Deputise for the Service Manager and contribute to shaping future service delivery.

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled professional who can demonstrate:

• Ability to interpret and implement government legislation and policies.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Be part of a forward‑thinking council committed to innovation and community impact.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part‑time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

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At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well‑informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Lee Morgan: [e-mail] or alternatively Darren Nickson: [e-mail].

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Salary range

• £51,356 – £52,413 per year