Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits

Reference: 3556492625_1781192330

Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits
Central 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, advising senior leadership and driving performance, compliance and financial stability across a large and complex service.


We know people are more than their CV, formal qualifications are not essential for this role, but what is essential is:

A proven track record of working at a senior level within a Revenues & Benefits Service
A real understanding of how to apply digital tools within services.
A strong communicator, negotiator and team player whos outcome-focused, tenacious, and always thinking broadly.
Energy, resilience, and a focus on delivery even when the going gets tough.
Authenticity. Leading teams with integrity and treating others with respect.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£550.00
Per hour
Up to GBP550.00 per hour

Bedfordshire

Contract

Added 11/06/2026
Reference: 3556492625_1781192330

Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits

Bedfordshire
Contract

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