Income Collection and Dispute Resolution Officer, North London / Hertfordshire area

Pertemps; Enfield; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government housing provider is seeking an Income Collection and Dispute Resolution Officer to ensure maximum recovery of service charge income. The ideal candidate will have experience dealing with Leaseholders, a strong understanding of Leasehold Law, and excellent communication skills. This role involves submitting cases to the court, advising on financial assistance, and managing disputes effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in the recovery of all service charge income.
• Experience dealing with Leaseholders and understanding of Leasehold Law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize recovery of all service charge income, debts, and arrears.
• Submit cases to HMCS for online Judgement and monitor progress.
• Determine cases for enforcement action and liaise with legal representatives.
• Deal with leaseholder enquiries regarding outstanding debts.

Job description

Overview

Income Collection and Dispute Resolution Officer, North London / Hertfordshire area

Pay rate to £23.78 per hour

Contract role, Local Government Housing

You will need

• Experience in the recovery of all service charge income.
• Experience of dealing with Leaseholders and a basic understanding of Leasehold Law.
• Direct experience of delivering a front-line service in the challenging housing environment and possess excellent written and verbal communications.
• Proficient IT skills and the ability to provide advice on availability of financial assistance for leaseholders in respect of major works debt, including basic benefit advice and make referrals to Debt Advice Agencies as necessary.

Purpose of role

• To ensure the maximum recovery of all service charge income, including the recovery of debts and arrears, in accordance with Enfield Council procedures.
• Submit cases to HMCS for online Judgement and monitor progress accordingly.
• Determine which cases should be submitted for enforcement action, using appropriate legal processes. Liaise with legal representatives and attend court as necessary.
• Provide advice on availability of financial assistance for leaseholders in respect of major works debt, including basic benefit advice and make referrals to Debt Advice Agencies as necessary.
• Deal with leaseholder enquiries regarding outstanding debts and, through liaison with other departments, ensure all debts are recoverable.
• Provide a full dispute resolution service taking ownership of the end-to-end process and taking full responsibility for liaising with other teams to secure information and work with leaseholders to resolve the issues and maximise income in relation to charges and debts.
• Administer suspense account, identify and reallocate payments accordingly, assist in reconciliation of service charges accounts as necessary. Request refunds from leaseholder accounts as necessary.