Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits

Location: Hybrid (office attendance across CBC typically once per week)
Contract: 3 months (with potential extension)
Agency: Aatom Recruitment

Aatom Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to work on behalf of a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior leader to oversee a high-performing service and drive transformation across a complex and vital function.

The Role

As Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits, you will lead the full scope of statutory services, including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support (LCTS), and Corporate Fraud.

You will act as the Council’s lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior stakeholders and ensuring strong performance, compliance, and financial stability.

A key focus of the role will be the collection fund, alongside policy development and...