Client Relations Manager

Marston Holdings Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Healthcare and pension

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Marston Holdings Limited in Rochdale is seeking a Client Relations Manager for the private sector portfolio. Hybrid role with occasional client meetings; you’ll own key private sector accounts, build trusted relationships, monitor service performance, and drive client satisfaction, retention and growth while supporting High Court Enforcement accounts.

You will work with Operations, Compliance and Business Development to ensure services meet contractual commitments, stay compliant with regulatory

Qualifications

• Proven experience in client account management within regulated environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with data and performance reporting.
• Understanding of debt lifecycle and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of private sector client accounts.
• Monitor SLAs, KPIs and financial performance with reporting.
• Resolve client queries and escalations promptly and professionally.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and cross-selling.
• Support onboarding, renewals and business development activity.
• Act as the Voice of the Client across the business.
• Stay up to date with industry, legislative and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Client relationship management

Debt recovery knowledge

Regulated environment experience

Data reporting and KPIs

Driving licence

Tools

CRM / case management systems

Job description

ClientRelationsManager – Private Sector

Location: Rochdale (Hybrid), with occasional travel to meet clients

Engage, part of Marston Holdings Ltd, is a field solutions business, conducting more than 50,000 visits to people and property every month. As a field services provider, we pride ourselves on our flexibility and adaptability. Every client has their own unique requirements, and we strive to ensure that our technology and the skills and knowledge of our field force always exceed expectations.

We are looking for a Client Relations Manager to join our team and take ownership of a portfolio of key private sector clients.

With a primary focus on our Engage portfolio: spanning early-stage collections, field services, metering and specialist services — you’ll build trusted client relationships, oversee service performance and help drive client satisfaction, retention and growth. You’ll also support a portfolio of High Court Enforcement accounts.

Working closely with Operations, Compliance, Business Development and senior stakeholders, you’ll be the vital link between our clients and operational teams, ensuring services are delivered effectively, compliantly and in line with contractual commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of private sector client accounts.
• Build strong relationships with clients at operational and management level.
• Monitor SLAs, KPIs and financial performance, providing clear reporting and insight.
• Resolve client queries, complaints and escalations promptly and professionally.
• Work with operational and compliance teams to ensure high-quality, compliant service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, service improvements and cross-selling.
• Support client onboarding, contract renewals and business development activity.
• Act as the Voice of the Client, sharing feedback and market insight across the business.
• Stay up to date with relevant industry, legislative and regulatory requirements.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in client account management, ideally within debt recovery, enforcement, utilities, energy or another regulated environment.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence working with data and performance reporting.
• Experience managing complaints and resolving issues in a regulated environment.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportunities for account growth.
• An understanding of the debt lifecycle and relevant regulatory requirements.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to work with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of High Court Enforcement, civil enforcement legislation and CRM/case management systems would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence.

What you will get in return

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Healthcare and pension benefits
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

If you are a commercially minded relationship-builder who enjoys delivering great client outcomes and making a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

About us

Marston Holdings Limitedis a parent company formed of eight brand entities that each specialise in key areas of our overarching business. In a nutshell, we are the UK's largest judicial services company and pioneers in clean air technology, offering services that support local and central government, utilities, and private sectors through the delivery of market-leading, integrated technology-enabled solutions from design and implementation to management and recovery.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

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