Senior Debt Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Debt Advisor to join a well-established not-for-profit organisation focused on delivering high-quality, community-based advice services in East London and beyond.

As a Senior Debt Advisor, you will be providing tailored debt and financial advice to individuals facing complex financial challenges, while also contributing to the development of the wider service offer.

This full-time role offers a salary of £35,875 for 37-hour work week and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering specialist debt advice and complex casework in line with regulatory standards (FCA).
• Assessing individual client needs and making appropriate internal and external referrals.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of Debt Relief Order (DRO) applications.
• Providing advice across multiple channels, including in-person, telephone, email, and online platforms.
• Liaising with partner organisations and stakeholders to ensure coordinated support for clients.
• Recruiting, onboarding and supervising volunteers and staff within the advice team.
• Maintaining accurate records and data using client management systems.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Debt Advisor, Debt Adviser, Debt Caseworker, Money Adviser, IVA Advisor, Money Support Advisor, Customer Service Advisor or in a similar role.
• Experience providing debt advice and handling complex financial casework.
• Qualified DRO Intermediary or willingness to work towards this within six months.
• Educated to degree level or holds a relevant advice or advocacy qualification.
• Awareness of the voluntary sector, with a sound understanding of the strategic and policy frameworks that shape the delivery of advice services.
• Familiarity with challenges faced by communities affected by financial hardship and social exclusion.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Pension scheme with up to 4% employer matching contributions
• Access to discounted shopping and retail offers
• 1–2 work-from-home days available for administrative tasks, offered as part of wellbeing support (not contractually guaranteed)

This community-based role requires travel across London and is subject to Enhanced DBS and MoJ checks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Debt Advisor to join a purpose-led organisation and make a lasting difference through your expertise.

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