Income Officer

We are currently working with a Housing Association that is looking to appoint an experienced Income Officer to support their income recovery function on a short-term interim basis.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in rent collection, arrears management, debt recovery, or credit control within housing or a customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Maximise rental income collection across all tenure types.

* Manage a caseload of rent arrears accounts from early intervention through to legal recovery action where necessary.

* Negotiate realistic repayment arrangements with residents and monitor agreements.

* Work closely with internal teams, local authorities, the DWP, and external support agencies.

* Provide advice and guidance on debt prevention, welfare benefits, and income maximisation.

* Support residents to sustain tenancies while reducing arrears and financial risk.

Essential Requirements

* Experience in income collection, rent arrears management, debt recovery, or credit control.

* Strong customer service and communication skills.

* Ability to manage a demanding caseload and achieve collection targets.

* Experience negotiating repayment arrangements and resolving complex cases.

* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

* Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or issued within the last 12 months.

What's on Offer?

* Immediate start available.

* Full-time hours (37 per week).

* Opportunity to work within a busy Housing Association environment.

* Competitive interim rates.

* Chance to make an immediate impact within a high-performing income team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed