Job type
TemporaryLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£600 per dayClosing date
25 Jul 2025
£600 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Birmingham – Hybrid Work Pattern Rate:
Hays is working in partnership with a local council to recruit an Interim Head of Benefits and Revenues. This opportunity has arisen due to a recent restructuring within the organisation, creating a new leadership role within the Revenues and Benefits service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide effective leadership across all operational teams within Revenues and Benefits, ensuring consistent implementation of the Council’s performance management framework.
- Manage the Revenues and Benefits Service budget, ensuring expenditure remains within agreed limits and the service delivers value for money.
- Develop specifications for external contracts supporting revenue and benefits services.
- Monitor and improve performance, including maximising collection rates for Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, benefit overpayments, and general debt.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience working within a local authority setting.
- Fully qualified accountant with strong financial acumen.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing complex service areas and driving performance improvement
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to make a real impact in a high-profile area of local government. If you are ready to take on your next role, we’d love to hear from you.
