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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in Northwest London, are looking for an experienced Debt Recovery Team Leader to join their team and play a crucial role in their debt recovery operations.        

Position: Debt Recovery Team Leader
Rate: £33.67 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (Sep 2026) Possible Extension  

Purpose:

• Assist with management of the recovery of one or more debt portfolios (e.g. Housing Benefit Overpayments, Adult Social Care, Sundry Debt), ensuring effective, timely and consistent collection activity. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Ensure all recovery activity meets legislative requirements, case law and Council policies, safeguarding the Council’s financial position and minimising risk of loss or legal challenge.
• Implementing operational plans in line with the Council’s Debt Recovery Strategy, driving improved recovery outcomes and effective bad debt management.
• Lead a team of recovery staff to achieve high performance through coaching, mentoring, supervision and proactive management of performance, conduct and attendance in line with corporate policies.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Housing Officer role or equivalent.
• Knowledge of debt recovery processes and procedures including court and legal processes. 
• Awareness of legislation affecting the recovery of Housing Benefit Overpayments and/or Adult Social Care and/or Sundry Debt and/or any other debt recovery portfolio managed within local government. 
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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