Revenue Manager

CRA Group Limited; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Northampton is seeking an experienced individual to lead the Revenues team for a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will manage a team of seven, ensuring compliance with council policies and statutory requirements while overseeing the administration of council tax and other revenues. Strong leadership and technical skills in revenue processes are essential for maintaining service standards. This role offers a hybrid work model and requires DBS and BPSS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and handling performance issues.
• Strong technical knowledge of revenues administration and collection processes.
• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Revenues team, ensuring high service standards.
• Oversee administration and collection of council tax and business rates.
• Monitor and address team performance issues.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Proven management experience

Technical knowledge of revenues processes

Education

Relevant professional qualification in revenues or local government finance

Job description

• This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, aimed at leading and managing the Revenues team. The role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services related to council tax, business rates, and other revenue streams. The successful candidate will oversee team performance, implement improvements, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and council policies. Managing a team of seven direct reports, the postholder will address performance issues to maintain high service standards., Manage and lead the Revenues team, providing direction and support to seven direct reports.
• Oversee the administration and collection of council tax, business rates, and other revenues.
• Monitor team performance, identify poor performance, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and council policies.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex revenue issues.
• Working hours: 37 hours per week
• WE Operate on Bi-weekly payments
• Hybrid work model: 2-3 days in the office per week
• The role requires a DBS check.
• The role requires a BPSS check.
• Proven management experience, including leading teams and handling performance issues.
• Strong technical knowledge of revenues administration and collection processes.
• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in revenues or local government finance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.