Head of Revenues – Local Government

Head of Revenues – Local Government

£400 per day (Inside IR35)

3-month interim contract

Salt Recruitment are seeking an experienced Head of Revenues for an interim assignment with a Local Government organisation. This role provides leadership of the Local Taxation Revenue Collection service, ensuring effective Council Tax and Business Rates collection and delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of Local Taxation Revenue Collection.
• Oversee income collection of £164m Council Tax and £98m Business Rates.
• Manage a team of 37 FTEs and a gross budget of £3m.
• Drive service improvements, digital transformation, and fair debt recovery practices.
• Deliver organisational change, efficiency savings, and high performance.

Essential Experience:

• Proven senior-level leadership in Local Government Revenues.
• Strong record of service transformation and budget management.
• Experience delivering large-scale organisational change and savings.
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Contract Details:

• 3 months, pending permanent recruitment.
• £400 per day, Inside IR35.

Only candidates with significant Local Government revenues experience will be considered.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements