Collections Team Leader

Breedon Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a Collections Team Leader in Lockington, Derbyshire to oversee order-to-cash operations and coach a high-performing team. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Credit Control department and focuses on improving collections, profitability, and cash flow across the business.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of reliability, adaptability, and a CICM qualification (preferred).

Qualifications

• Qualified or working towards CICM is preferred.
• Proven track record of reliability and performance.
• Willingness to develop new skills and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end order to cash processes.
• Coach and develop the Collections Team to improve performance.
• Liaise with Commercial teams to optimise profitability and cash flow.
• Review credit limits and enforce defined policies.
• Manage month-end reporting and notifiable events reporting.

Skills

Reliability

Adaptability

CICM (preferred)

Education

CICM (preferred)

Job description

Collections Team Leader

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Credit Control

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lockington, Derbyshire

Description

About Breedon Group

Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

Job Purpose

To effectively manage the order to cash process, and acting as business partner to senior management. Dynamic leadership is to be practised, in order to effectively coach the team into maximising collections, sales, and profitability of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Order to cash process
• Liaison with commercial business
• Process improvement and streamlining
• Coaching of team and performance improvement
• Encouraging a target driven culture of success
• Effective management of litigation
• Review and authorisation of credit limits
• Enabling trade wherever possible, to maximise profits
• Ensuring the correct controls are applied within the credit function
• Ensuring business understands and works within the defined policies
• Month end reporting
• QBE Notifiable events reporting
• Cocredo monitoring review and action

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Track record for reliability and outstanding performance
• Ability to embrace new challenges and develop new skills
• Qualified or working towards CICM (preferred)

Job Benefits

• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
• Holiday Purchase Scheme, up to 5 days per holiday year
• Digital GP Scheme
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Saver Scheme
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.

Diversity Statement

At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.