Investigations & Collections Officer
The Role at a Glance
Locations: London, Midlands, Lincolnshire
Department: Enforcement
Reporting to: Enforcement Agent Manager
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working arrangements between the hours of 6am and 9pm. Monday to Saturday, working at least one late shift (working up to 9pm) per week.
Salary: £26,250, plus a lucrative commission scheme.
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About the role
As an Investigations & Collections Officer you will be responsible for supporting enforcement and recovery
activity by conducting detailed in-person investigations into debtor circumstances and proactively managing
collections through negotiation and support.
Job summary
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Travelling to various addresses across your local area with the aim of engaging with debtors and investigating ability and/or propensity to pay
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Identifying the financial circumstances of a debtor by capturing key income details. This may require assisting debtors to complete income and expenditure forms and questionnaires
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Where possible, requesting payment in full (PIF) or agreeing an affordable repayment arrangement to help debtors resolve their debt
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Identifying and assessing vulnerability and signposting to support services where required
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Liaising with office-based colleagues regarding active cases
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Where further assistance or progression of the case is required, liaising with Certificated Enforcement Agents who will be able to attend the property and take enforcement action, where necessary
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Compiling short reports about your visit, along with completing any necessary paperwork
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Overseeing payments received for cases allocated to you: handling cash payments, managing receipts and other required documentation
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Gaining intelligence on an area demographic or debtor’s situation that we can report back to the Client to assist them with their own reporting and casework
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Striving for continuous improvement and reporting to management about ways we can improve our offering or our operational efficiencies
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You will be required to maintain strict client confidentiality and comply with Data Protection legislation and,
where appropriate, the Freedom of Information Act.
You must always act within the law, including all relevant legislation and observe all Health & Safety
requirements in carrying out enforcement.
At all times, you must abide by Dukes’ standards and be aware of the Level 2 Taking Control of Goods
National Standards.
Key skills & experience
Experience
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No experience is required as full training will be provided.
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You will be IT literate
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You have proven customer service experience
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You hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence
Skills / attributes
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Expert listening and effective communication skills (written and verbal)
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Resilient – this role can be challenging but you know how to bounce back from adversity
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You are self-motivated and driven to achieve targets
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You are assertive, compassionate and reliable
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You display strong negotiation skills
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You have a desire to help others and you take pride in demonstrating exceptional customer service.
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You show a positive and friendly attitude and have strong team player skills
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You have a keen attention to detail and the ability to multitask, learn fast and adapt to change
Salary & Benefits
Grade: 1
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We are a certified Great Place to Work ®â€¯
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. 
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Mandatory office shut-down between Christmas and New Year to switch off and enjoy the festive season. 
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Flexible hybrid working model with a mix of office working and home working. 
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Company pension scheme 
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Eye care vouchers 
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Employee benefits platform including retail discounts and vouchers and an Employee Assistance Programme 
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A dedicated training and development programme 
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Company Sick Pay Scheme 
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Workplace Mental Health initiative 
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Free secure on-site parking 
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Dress down Fridays