Job Title:
Income Management Officer
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£29,918.33 per annum (£32,903.27 per annum is achieved after 12 months successful performance in role)
Working Hours:
35 hours per week
Working Pattern:
Monday - Friday between 8am-6pm
Location:
Carlise/Leicester
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as an Income Management Officer
You will maximise and sustain rental income and other debts including former tenant arrears and rechargeable repairs, garages and court costs by carrying out collection and arrears prevention activity. Acting as case owners ensuring the most appropriate prevention and collection strategies are applied with the aim of preventing homelessness and sustaining tenancies. Managing inbound and outbound telephone calls as well as other customer contact, agreeing and monitoring payment plans and collecting payments; providing advice, support and guidance to customers and colleagues as appropriate on the debt collection and arrears prevention processes which includes legal action.
About you
We are looking for someone who is customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, showing the ability to meet the needs of a varied customer base and has experience of working in a housing environment.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside
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We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment