Assistant Director Collections and Benefits

Job Description

We’re delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Finance and Assurance Division as Assistant Director of Collections and Benefits. In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the collection of Council Tax, Business Rates, and Parking Income, as well as managing Parking Appeals and the assessment and distribution of Housing and Council Tax Benefits. You’ll play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and operational delivery of these essential public services, ensuring they are aligned with our Corporate and Service Plans. As a member of the Finance Directorate Management Team, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation to drive innovation, enhance service performance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our financial operations. If you’re a forward-thinking leader with a strong background in public sector finance and a passion for making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in public service management, particularly in areas related to collections and benefits. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a commitment to excellence in public service delivery. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial operations, contributing to the overall success of our organisation.

If you are a dynamic and experienced professional ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

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