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Debt Recovery Officer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
06/11/2026
Advert End Date:
23/11/2026 23:59
Salary:
£27,709 - £29,071 per annum
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Vacancy ID:
304480
Employment Location:
CIVIC CENTRE
Post Number:
107294
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
23 Nov
Further Information
Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

In return we can offer you a competitive salary as well as a range of different benefits including access to a Local Government Pension Scheme; a generous annual leave allowance; access to a range of savings across the UK’s major retailers; Cycle to Work Scheme; an Employee Assistance Programme and Hybrid working and a flexi scheme where applicable.   

Reporting to the Senior Recovery Officer and within the Recovery team of the Shared Services section, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of recovery support duties (Housing Benefit Overpayment & Sundry Debtor invoices, debt management, direct debit collection and department liaison) as part of our team. The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a debt recovery environment and possess well developed debt recovery and communication skills. 
 
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service
 
For further information please contact Sara Hudson, Payment & Recovery Manager (01429) 523099

If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning 01429 868616 or by sending an e-mail to careers.service@hartlepool.gov.uk. 

Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com

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