Collections manager

Astute Recruitment are partnering with a well-recognised and respected business based near Uttoxeter to hire an experienced Collections Manager to assist the collections team within business-critical areas. This role is ideal for a self-motivated candidate who is driven by results and is able to be a real team player to ensure key deliverables are met. Responsibilities ndash; * Assist and support the Director of Asset Management and Recoveries to provide effective support for the company rsquo;s recoveries and default activities. * Managing the daily loan arrears in line with company policy and procedures. * Supporting customers to implement strategies for resolving delinquent payment and defaults. * Making recommendations to the Director and agreeing appropriate recovery plans, for non-performing loans. * Leading, mentoring, and developing a small team. * Implementing strategies to continuously improve collection procedures, contributing to the company rsquo;s overall financial objectives, and managing risk. * Developing a framework for setting policies and procedures, contributing to to the company rsquo;s overall financial objectives, and managing risk. * Developing a framework for setting policies and procedures, with a focus on CCA Regulated cases. * Work within company policy, procedure legislation, and regulation, to recover assets and mitigate bad debt. * Supporting the Director to consult with solicitors, insolvency practitioners/administrators where necessary. * Developing and maintaining relationships and networks with clients and stakeholders. Candidate essentials ndash; * Experienced in asset finance-based collections and recoveries. * Consumer Credit Act regulated lending knowledge and experience, ideally within the construction, agricultural and/or industrial sectors. * Conversant with other financial services regulation and compliance including The Conduct Rules (FCA) anti-money laundering, DPA vulnerable customers, treating customers fairly and fraud. * Financial and commercial awareness, being able to display proven success in asset finance and/or banking commercial management. * Analytical skills ideally developed through knowledge of credit risk lending practices. * Excellent IT skills and able to display confidence when using Excel. * Ability to make a key contribution to the development and improvement of in-house systems and operational procedures. * Proven experience of effective leadership and development of individual. Benefits and hours ndash; * Salary up to GBP55,000 depending on experience to the above criteria. * Working hours of 8:30 ndash; 4:45pm. * Hybrid working once training has concluded but can work in office 5 days if candidates choose to. * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. * Onsite parking