Group Credit Manager

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting office-based opportunity as a Group Credit Manager is available at a leading builders' merchant in the UK. The role is crucial for overseeing credit control, managing risks, and leading the credit team while ensuring effective policies and practices are in place. A successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong financial acumen, and be confident in stakeholder management.

Benefits

Company Profit Share Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension scheme

23 days paid holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Life Assurance Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Company workwear/PPE

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a busy credit control team is essential.
• Strong financial understanding required.
• Self-motivated and driven individual sought.

Responsibilities

• Oversee credit-related activities and manage the credit control team.
• Act as the main contact with Credit Insurers.
• Provide management information regarding bad debts and collections.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Group Credit Manager has become available at our Head Office. This challenging yet rewarding role involves leading Credit Control for our group of companies, reporting to the Finance Director. The role will oversee credit-related activities such as managing risk, developing and implementing credit policies, and managing the team. This is an office-based role at our Head Office in Shirley, close to the M42.

The successful candidate will:

• Have prior experience working within a busy credit control team
• Have strong financial understanding
• Possess problem-solving skills
• Be confident in leading a team
• Be self-motivated and driven
• Have excellent communication skills, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of the credit function

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the main contact with Credit Insurers, monitoring insured limits, submitting claims, and assisting in renewal negotiations
• Organise and lead monthly meetings with senior management
• Provide management information to highlight bad debts, debtor days, collections, and other reports
• Manage cash collection for all Group companies
• Ensure departmental systems and protocols are effective and enforced
• Oversee the Credit Control Department and manage the team proactively
• Handle credit applications, PODs, and major credit decisions
• Control credit limits and manage litigation and claims
• Set and review credit policies and risk assessments
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and visit customers as needed

Benefits include:

• Company Profit Share Bonus (dependent on company performance)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• 23 days’ paid holiday + 8 Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice
• Company workwear/PPE
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us

With over a century of experience, we are one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants, offering a wide range of building materials across the Midlands and South-East. We are committed to quality service, community support, and fostering a people-first culture that values well-being, growth, and inclusivity.