Corporate Debt Manager

Venn Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Corporate Debt Manager to oversee the Accounts Receivable function. This full-time role involves leading a team to ensure effective debt collection and recovery processes that support essential council services. With a hybrid setup, you will manage relationships with internal and external partners while representing the Council in legal proceedings. The ideal candidate will have strong local government experience and a proven track record in debt recovery legislation and team leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital community role.

Qualifications

• Local Government experience required for initial shortlisting.
• Proven experience managing accounts receivable in a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Receivable collection and recovery team.
• Develop and implement effective debt recovery processes.
• Engage with internal departments to maximise income and service performance.

Skills

Debt Recovery Legislation

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Performance Management

Job description

We are working with a Bristol City Council who are looking for Corporate Debt Manager to manage the Accounts Receivable function, ensuring effective debt collection and recovery processes that support vital council services.

Location:Bristol City Council

Set-up: Hybrid – office attendance based on business needs

Rate:£577/day via umbrellla inside IR35

Duration: Initial 48-weeks, potential extension

Hours:Full-time position

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the Accounts Receivable collection and recovery team, ensuring compliance with council policies and legislation
• Develop and implement effective debt recovery processes including court action, enforcement, insolvency procedures, and write-offs
• Oversee relationships and performance of internal and external enforcement agents and debt collection partners
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings and manage the Council’s court processes remotely
• Engage with internal departments and external stakeholders to maximise income and service performance

Requirements:

• Local Government experience required for initial shortlisting, then thereafter at the client’s discretion
• Proven experience managing accounts receivable or debt recovery in a complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of debt recovery legislation, enforcement procedures, and insolvency practices
• Experience leading a team, with excellent staff development and performance management skills
• Confident in representing an organisation in legal settings, with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Able to manage high workloads, drive service improvements, and ensure data quality and statutory compliance

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion