Haringey
Full Time
Temp-Perm
£550 PAYE Day Rate An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional to join a Local Authority in Haringey as a Head of Revenues, Benefits & Tackling Inequality, leading and shaping critical income collection and welfare support services. THE ROLE
The Head of Revenues & Benefits will act as the strategic and operational lead for all income collection services and benefits administration, delivering an efficient, high-quality resident experience and supporting the council’s Tackling Inequality agenda.
- Lead the collection of £340m+ income annually including Council Tax and Business Rates.
- Oversee the administration of £250m+ of local and statutory welfare benefits.
- Implement and maintain the council’s Ethical Debt Collection Policy.
- Lead the design and rollout of the Tackling Inequality model in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Champion digital transformation and drive a customer-focused, inclusive service approach.
- Provide strategic advice to Senior Leaders and Elected Members on policy and service performance.
- Deliver income maximisation initiatives, anti-poverty strategies, and continuous service improvements.
The successful candidate will have extensive previous experience in a similar Head of Revenues & Benefits or senior leadership role within a Local Authority environment.
- Proven track record in leading large-scale income collection and benefits services.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, including managing change and transformation projects.
- Excellent understanding of Revenues, Benefits, NNDR, and Welfare Policy.
- IRRV qualified or holding an equivalent relevant professional qualification.
- Ability to work strategically in a political environment, advising elected Members and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
Temp: 3 Month Contract, opportunity for temp-perm
The pay for the role is £730 per day LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £550 per day. HOW TO APPLY
If interested in this role, please apply directly or email bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208 966 and ask for Beth for more info
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
