We are recruiting for an experienced Head of Revenues and Benefits to lead a high-performing local authority team, overseeing all aspects of Revenues and Benefits, including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits and income collection services. This is a senior leadership role with a strategic and operational remit, responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of services to residents, contract and performance management of partners, and alignment with wider council objectives around poverty reduction and financial resilience. The Role Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits and Credit Control services Act as the council''s lead technical expert on all Revenues and Benefits matters, providing strategic advice and ensuring policy adherence Lead on all central government returns relating to Housing Benefits Subsidy and income streams totalling over £300m Manage external delivery partners, contractors, agents and suppliers across Revenues and Benefits services, with responsibility for high-value contracts Support the development and delivery of strategic initiatives to reduce poverty and improve debt recovery, working closely with elected members, senior officers and partners Maintain effective relationships with organisations such as Citizens Advice and welfare support providers Lead and motivate a team of senior managers across Revenues, Benefits, Invoicing and Credit Control functions Manage a net ..... full job details .....