Income Officer

Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Income Officer to join a well-established housing provider in Coventry on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in income collection, rent arrears and housing management who is looking for a hybrid role within a supportive and professional environment.

As an Income Officer, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of rent accounts and working proactively with residents to maximise income collection and minimise arrears.

Your responsibilities of an Income Officer will include:

Managing rent arrears and taking appropriate recovery action.

Monitoring rent accounts and identifying potential issues at an early stage.

Working with residents to establish affordable repayment arrangements.

Providing advice and support to residents experiencing financial difficulties.

Taking appropriate action in line with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.

Liaising with internal teams and external agencies where appropriate.

Preparing cases for further recovery action, including legal proceedings where necessary.

Maintaining accurate records and ensuring casework is fully documented.

Visiting residents in their homes or attending appointments when required.

Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all times.We are looking for someone who has previous experience in an Income Officer, Rent Recovery, Arrears Officer or similar housing-related role.

You will ideally have:

Experience managing rent arrears and income collection within a housing environment.

A good understanding of housing legislation, policies and procedures.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

The ability to manage a caseload effectively and work to deadlines.

A proactive approach to preventing and recovering arrears.

Strong administrative and IT skills.

The confidence to deal with challenging conversations and situations professionally.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel and customer visits may be required.What's on Offer?

Temporary contract with a reputable housing provider.

Hybrid working arrangement.

Competitive hourly rate.

Opportunity to work within an established housing team.

Support from your recruitment consultant throughout the assignment. xjnqpsq

Potential for further opportunities within the housing sector.If this Income Officer role is of interest, please apply or contac (url removed)

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