Revenues and Benefits Manager (Benefits Lead)
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Job id 4755

East Midlands
Salary £57,316 - £62,978 Grade 11, Salary £57,136 to £62,978 per annum pro rata

Closing Date 22nd of January 2025

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Revenues and Benefits Manager (Benefits Lead) 
Grade 11, Salary £57,136 to £62,978 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Permanent contract 

Do you have the determination, experience, skill and passion to deliver in a fast-paced environment?  If so, this role may be for you. 
  
The Leicestershire Revenues & Benefits Partnership is responsible for the delivery of Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support in a partnership agreement with Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Harborough District Council & North West Leicestershire District Council. 
 
Based in Hinckley, the Revenues & Benefits Manager (Benefits Lead) will have operational responsibility for the Benefits & Control teams. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring required service levels are met for all partners by leading and motivating the teams to provide a service that operates at the highest level and delivers the required outcomes. We are seeking someone with management experience in a revenues and benefits environment who will also have extensive knowledge of the legislation and statutory framework affecting service delivery in the Revenues & Benefits Service area. 
 
You will need to be competent in verbal and written communication including presentation, negotiation, and advocacy skills.  Ideally, you should be IRRV qualified, educated to degree level or hold an equivalent professional qualification with evidence of continuous professional development. 
 
We are also looking to build on the good work already done to further develop the shared service and expand our service delivery to be fit for the future in the context of emerging technologies, the way we support our local communities and budget pressures faced by local government. 
 
We are looking for someone with a fresh perspective, who is looking to be part of the Partnership Management Team and the wider partner organisations. The role is varied, fast paced and there is never any down time, at the same time it is highly rewarding.  
 
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic DBS and Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks. 
 
We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home. 
 
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please call Sally O’Hanlon, Head of Leicestershire Revenues and Benefits Partnership on 01455 638150. 

To apply online go to https://jobsandcareers.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/ or for an application pack call 01455 255836 quoting reference: R150

Closing date: 22 January 2025    

Interview date: To be confirmed 

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.