Arrears Advisor

We are looking for individuals to join our client based in the local area, where you will be the first point of contact for all enquiries relating to areas and debt management. The focus of this role is to engage with each customer, using your listening skills to build a rapport and understand each element of their case. Showing empathy, understanding and being non-judgemental you will help put into place a suitable payment plan. Duties: Contact customers who are in arrears to collect overdue payments whilst ensuring the focus is always on delivering a good customer outcome Complete affordability assessments with customers over the phone Create mutually acceptable and sustainable payment arrangements based on the customers' ability to pay Identify and manage any potential vulnerability effectively, including mental health Liaise with third parties such as debt charities, money advice centres and Solicitors etc Payment management, including due date, card payments & direct debit changes Resolution of first level customer complaints Reply to incoming correspondence within agreed service standards for customers who are in arrearsThe Individual: Previous arrears, collections, debt management experience A friendly, compassionate and professional communicator IT proficient Keen to work as part of a team Able to self-motivate to ensure company wide expectations and targets are met Be a leader of standardsThis role offers hybrid working and also offers a very competitive benefits package. Refer a friend and earn a retail voucher worth up to £500! Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer