RECOVERY ASSISTANT

RECOVERY ASSISTANT Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff Council
Full Time Cardiff, Wales 24054 - 27852 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

About The Service


You will be a member of a team that deals with the recovery of Council Tax, National Non Domestic Rates and Traffic Offences.


About the job


The opportunity has arisen to join the Recovery Section, working with colleagues to ensure our performance targets are met.

You will be responsible for taking prompt and appropriate action to recover debts owed to the Council, in accordance with the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.

Daily duties include making outbound calls and taking inbound calls from the public to discuss outstanding debts and fines and finding the best solution on how to recover the outstanding balances in an efficient manner. This will involve a negotiation process therefore well developed communication skills are important.


What We Are Looking For From You


You will be a highly motivated individual who is able to work under pressure as the post requires daily deadlines to be met. In addition, records must be monitored and maintained, therefore good IT skills are required.

The position involves daily telephone contact with members of the public therefore it is essential that you are able to demonstrate confident and assertive communication skills and strong negotiation skills are desirable. Due to the nature of the role, calls can be long and complex and therefore experience of debt recovery would be advantageous, but it is not essential.

A detailed knowledge of Council Tax/Business Rates and Traffic Offences is essential however previous experience in debt recovery is desirable as training will be provided.


Additional information


There are 2 Permanent positions available.

Office attendance is required for the duration of the training period. Once you are fully trained and able to work independently, hybrid working will be available however regular office attendance will still be required on rota basis.

These vacancies are suitable for post share.

These posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Basic checks.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

For an informal discussion, after reading the job description/person specification, please contact Joe Norman / Sonia Marshall / Ciara O’Hanlon/ Fiona Williams on (029) 20871280.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:

Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-

  • Application Guidance
  • Applying for jobs with us
  • Behavioural Competency Framework

Additional Information:-

  • Employee Charter
  • Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
  • Privacy Notice

Job Reference: RES00978

RECOVERY ASSISTANT
Cardiff Council

www.cardiff.gov.uk
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Heather Joyce
$25 to $50 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Municipal Agencies
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