Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits

Added 11/06/2026

Interim Head of Revenues and BenefitsCentral Bedfordshire Council Office attendance (across CBC) is expected, but will typically be once per week We want someone who has previous experience of working at senior leadership level as this role is leading a high performing service, overseeing the full scope of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and the Councils Corporate Fraud Team. There will be a strong focus on the collection fund, policy development and service transformation. The successful candidate will act as the Councils lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation,...

Head Of Service - Asset Management - Newcastle - £53.61 p/h umb

Added 15/06/2026

Head Of Service - Asset Management - Newcastle - £53.61 p/h umbThe right candidate must have significant experience at a senior level of leading a large (preferably social) housing asset base including experience of the following - development and build, investment and strategic asset management, repairs and maintenance both planned and reactive.We are looking for someone to support for the next 6 weeks the work that is ongoing on each of the points set out in the brief.Creation of a decision process and methodology to consider the viability of assets post the building (SCS, compartmentalisation, building safety) reviews.Creation of a...

Head Of Service Responsive Repairs - Bristol

Added 24/04/2026

Purpose of the job Job-specific Deliver all aspects of a responsive housing repairs service including the improvement of empty homes. Includes surveying, works diagnostics, scheduling, contractor management and customer care. Lead service area and work as part of Housing Service Management team. Core To provide confident leadership and clear management across wide-ranging services so as to ensure the effective strategic development and operational delivery of those services. Key job outcomes 1. Ensure the provision of warm, safe and secure homes that meet defined standards. 2. Deliver a high quality housing repair service to citizens and customers. 3. Deliver homes for...

Head of Housing - Southampton

Added 14/05/2026

Key Accountabilities & Duties Strategic and System Leadership * Prioritise the performance and sustainability of the Housing system as a whole over the optimisation of any individual function, making trade-offs explicit and acting in the interests of overall outcomes for residents and the organisation. * Build relationships and collaborate with leaders across the Council, other public sector bodies and tenants to scan the horizon, agree priorities and mutual strategy. * Agree and embed the purpose of the Housing Directorate, critical success factors and KPIs', taking steps to avoid unintended consequences * Use the Housing drumbeat of governance to collaborate with...

Head of Sufficiency (Childrens Social Care)

Added 07/05/2026

About the role We are recruiting an Interim Head of Sufficiency to provide senior strategic leadership and operational oversight of our placement sufficiency programme. The postholder will drive delivery of the Sufficiency Action Plan, strengthen cross-department alignment, and ensure sufficiency activity translates into improved outcomes for children and measurable financial impact. What success looks like * Clear line of sight from the Sufficiency Action Plan to governance, reporting, risks, decisions, and measurable impact. * Reduced reliance on residential provision through stronger fostering sufficiency and sharper pathways to step-down, stability, and reunification where safe and appropriate. * Stronger market management with...

Assistant Head and Enforcement Manager - Westminster

Added 28/04/2026

Please note we are offering around 85 Umbrella A Class 3 and 4 registered building inspector to establish an enforcement team within the Building Control Service. Managing the temporary and dangerous structures workstreams. Assisting the operational teams with enforcement on building control applications. Assisting with developing an effective _Target Operating Model_ for the Building Control TeamEden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent....

Head of SEND Improvements

Added 15/04/2026

About the role: Slough Borough Council is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in our local area with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). To achieve our ambition for delivering positive change, it is essential that improvement activity and accountability is shared across this complex partnership and that our key priorities for improvement are delivered at pace with evidence impact on the outcomes and experiences of children, young people and families with SEND. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of SEND Improvements (Strategic Programme Manager) to provide additional senior leadership capacity and strategic programme...

Head of Repairs & Maintenance - Manchester

Added 01/04/2026

Key Role Descriptors: This role is a senior post within Manchester City Council and will provide strategic leadership for the authority's housing service. The role holder will provide strategic leadership and lead the repairs and maintenance works for the Manchester City Council managed, £1bn council housing portfolio. The role holder will lead and facilitate the development of the council's repairs and maintenance service working with elected members, senior stakeholders, residents and partners across the city. Specific Role Accountabilities: Strategic lead responsible for delivering the repairs and maintenance service elements of the 'A Place Called Home Vision'. Provide strategic leadership for...

Head of Revenue and Benefits - Lewisham

Added 31/03/2026

Head of Revenue and Benefits - Lewisham - £600 UMB P/D *** focus of the role is on the Collection Fund (Council Tax and Business Rates) overseeing the processing and system re-procurement and Benefits administration*** As the Councils lead expert on statutory Revenues and Benefits regulations and requirements be accountable to and advise the Executive Director for Corporate resources (s151) on the strategic development, management and leadership of the Councils Revenues and Benefits (Revs & Bens) Service. And lead the teams responsible for the administration and collection of council tax, business rates, housing benefit, council tax support, and other related...

Head of Temporary Accommodation, Register and Allocations

Added 26/03/2026

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic senior housing professional to lead our Temporary Accommodation, and Housing Allocations services within a busy local authority setting. Key Responsibilities *Provide strategic and operational leadership across Temporary Accommodation, Allocations and Housing Register services, *Lead the delivery of the Council's B&B elimination plan, reducing reliance on unsuitable accommodation and supporting households to move into sustainable housing *Oversee the provision, procurement and management of Temporary Accommodation, ensuring services operate within legislative requirements, contractual standards and financial limits *Ensure the Council meets its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and...

Head of ALS and High Needs

Added 16/03/2026

Job Title: Head of ALS (Additional Learning Support) - Temporary, Full-Time Location: East Lancashire Contract: Temporary, Full-Time (May - August) Rate: £300-£400 a day Eden Brown are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of ALS to lead our Additional Learning Support team on a temporary basis from May to August. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, supporting learners with diverse needs and helping them achieve their full potential. The role is full-time May until July and then reducing to 3 days from 13th July - 14th August. Key Responsibilities: *Lead and manage the ALS team, ensuring...

Interim Strategic Director of Finance & S151 officer

Added 29/04/2026

I am working with a Public Sector Organisation in the Isle of Wight who are looking for an Interim Strategic Director of Finance & S151 Officer. The role is part time (3 days a week) and paying £900 umbrella per day (inside IR35)Whilst some work will be able to be carried out remotely in an agile way, the nature of this role (Section 151) requires in person attendance at meetings on the Isle of Wight so the successful candidate should expect to spend significant time here. Job Purpose: To provide strategic leadership and oversight of the councils finance function, ensuring...

Cyber Security Officer (Interim)

Added 17/04/2026

Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Contract)Hybrid | 6-Month Contract | Start: ASAPDay Rate: 500p/d inside The OpportunityWe're looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join a forward-thinking public sector environment at a critical point in its cyber maturity journey.With a newly implemented outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) powered by Splunk and CrowdStrike, this role is key to maximising both investment and capability. You'll act as the senior technical lead-optimising tooling, strengthening detection and response, and upskilling the internal team.This is a hands-on, high-impact role suited to someone who can hit the ground running and elevate an evolving security function.Key ResponsibilitiesEndpoint...

Building Control Interim Lead - North Northamptonshire

Added 08/04/2026

Principal responsibilities 1. To Lead and manage the councils Building Control service across North Northamptonshire. 2. To provide professional advice and guidance to the Council and key stakeholders on all aspects of Building Control/Safety and associated issues and to ensure the Council complies with Building Control /Safety statutory requirements. 3. To lead on strategies for the marketing and promotion of the service to increase market share. 4. To lead on and manage the implementation/maintenance of service quality assurance standards to ensure compliance with BSR requirements and to ensure a consistently high quality of service delivery to service users. 5. To...

Newham - TM - Family Safeguarding Service Team

Added 03/07/2026

Join our dedicated team at Newham's Family Safeguarding Service as a Qualified Social Worker. We are seeking passionate and committed professionals who are eager to make a positive impact on the lives of families and children in our community. In this role, you will work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and partner agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children and support their families in overcoming challenges. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing tailored support plans in collaboration with families and relevant stakeholders. Managing a...