£32,535 – £33,987ExecutiveFull Time
Debt Resolution Officer
£32,535 - £33,987 per annum
3 x Permanent roles
About Us
OneSource Debt Resolution Services is a shared serviced partnership between The London Borough of Newham and the London Borough of Havering. This in-house Enforcement Team, operates within the M25 and is responsible for the collection of a variety of Council debts, including Council Tax, Road Traffic and Business Rates.
About the Job
We have an excellent opportunity for a Debt Resolution Officer to join our contact centre team, to collect payments, negotiate payment plans and handle queries from customers regarding various debt types.
About the Candidate
You will be required to have excellent communication and negotiation skills, your primary function will be to handle inbound telephone calls and to conduct outbound telephone calling to secure payment from defaulters. You will also be required to answer correspondence from debtors along with dealing with e-mail and live chat. You will have experience of debt collection, and have worked in the same or similar environment. You should have the ability to deal with difficult calls, and have good written and verbal skills.
Understanding of the Tribunal Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 is desired but full training will be provided to the successful candidates.
Closing Date: 17th May 2026
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Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
