Head of Debt

We\’re Hiring: Head of Debt Assist

Location: Remote | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £59,585pa – £75,476pa

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for service excellence and operational delivery? Are you ready to drive transformation and help shape the future of debt recovery services across local government and private sector markets?

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of our clients most dynamic business solutions, driving market-leading performance and maximising revenue while delivering outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities

As Head of Debt Assist, you will:

• Execute the Debt Assist Business Plan to meet performance, profit, and growth targets.
• Lead a high-performing team, fostering development and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive transformation and service efficiencies across a client Debt Assist offering.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance with all governance, policy, and risk frameworks.
• Partner with Sales, Client Managers, and Customer Services to align delivery with pipeline and forecasted growth.
• Oversee seamless client onboarding and effective third-party supplier management.
• Champion internal communications, employee engagement, and brand presence.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-educated (or equivalent experience), ideally with a relevant professional qualification.
• Extensive experience in service delivery, ideally within a commercial or outsourced environment.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and deliver measurable improvements in performance.
• Sector-specific expertise in debt recovery or related services.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget and margin management.
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Metrics for Success

• Achievement of annual profit, cash, and gross margin targets.
• Successful delivery of transformation goals and operational improvements.
• Increased employee engagement and improved internal communication.
• Enhanced client experience through efficient service and support models.

Key Relationships

• Internal: Tower Director, Business Group Directors, Client Managers, Service Delivery Teams.
• External: Clients, Suppliers, Third-Party Stakeholders.

Our Client

Our client is committed to improving public services and transforming the way local government and the private sector operate. You\’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact.