Corporate Recovery Officer

We have an opportunity for a Corporate Recovery Officer to work in our Revenues team on a fixed term contract for twelve months. To participate in the day-to-day collection of income recovery for all outstanding debts for Debtors, Trade Waste, Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and other miscellaneous income.

The main duties of the role include:

1. Progressing, monitoring and chasing arrears cases.
2. Maintenance of clerical and computer records.
3. Dealing with queries via telephone, in writing and email.
4. Making decisions in line with government legislation and council policy.

You will be able to demonstrate effective team working and problem solving skills and the ability to combine these with a confident and resilient personality. Dealing with customer enquiries both internal and external, ensuring efficiency and accountability whilst adhering to relevant legislative provisions, council policy and financial regulations. Previous experience working in a fast-paced office environment is desirable.

You will be used to working to tight deadlines and cope with conflicting priorities. As well as being numerate, you will need to interrogate and input data into a variety of software systems which requires an eye for detail and accuracy.

The successful candidate will be able to work in a team and on their own initiative. The Revenues Section works within the General Data Protection Act 2018 so the applicant must carry out their duties with complete confidentiality.

To find out more about this role please contact Fiona Keyes on .

A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas at this time. For more information on pre-employment checks, please review the documents found here.

Please remember to quote the following post and vacancy numbers:

CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2025 at 5:00pm

POST NUMBER: RB07

VACANCY NUMBER:

MDDC reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

We're committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If we've not contacted you within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy and we wish you every success with your ongoing job search.