Job Title: Interim Metering and Billing Manager
Location: London (Local Authority)
Contract: 6 Months (Inside IR35)
Rate: £400 per day
We are currently seeking an experienced Interim Metering and Billing Manager to join a forward-thinking London Local Authority on a 6-month contract. This pivotal role is focused on delivering a practical and legally compliant billing solution for heating in response to forthcoming changes in heat network regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of a robust billing framework for heat networks, ensuring full compliance with emerging regulatory requirements.
- Provide expert advice on leasehold service charges, including the influence of lease terms and legislation on applicable recharges.
- Rapidly assimilate the regulatory landscape, assessing implications for both tenants and leaseholders.
- Engage in co-design sessions with residents, legal teams, finance departments, and other stakeholders to collaboratively shape billing options.
- Produce detailed documentation outlining viable billing strategies, including risk analysis, legal considerations, and implementation pathways.
- Present recommendations for approval by the Leadership Team, aligning operational, legal, and strategic objectives.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proven expertise in leasehold service charges, including strong working knowledge of lease structures and legislative frameworks.
- In-depth understanding of heat network regulations or demonstrable ability to acquire such knowledge quickly.
- Experience managing complex stakeholder environments, particularly within the public sector or social housing context.
- Strong drafting skills, capable of producing high-quality reports, policy documents, and recommendation papers.
- Ability to balance legal compliance with operational feasibility and resident engagement.
Contract Details:
- Day Rate: £400 per day (Inside IR35)
- Duration: 6 months
- Location: London (hybrid/flexible working may be considered)
To apply or for more information, please contact Rashani Johnson at Panoramic Associates or apply via the advert.