Income Management Officer in Carlisle

Job Title: Income Management OfficerContract Type: PermanentSalary: £30,591.49 per annum (£33,643.59 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)Working Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8am - 3.30pmLocation: Carlisle, CumbriaIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don\'t meet all the essential criteria on the job description.The difference you will make as Income Management OfficerTo maximise and sustain rental income and other debts including former tenant arrears and rechargeable repairs, garages and court costs by carrying out collection and arrears prevention activity. Acting as case owners ensuring the most appropriate prevention and collection strategies are applied with the aim of preventing homelessness and sustaining tenancies. Managing inbound and outbound telephone calls as well as other customer contact, agreeing and monitoring payment plans and collecting payments; providing advice, support and guidance to customers and colleagues as appropriate on the debt collection and arrears prevention processes which includes legal action.About youWe are looking for someone with:• Customer focused with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, showing the ability to meet the needs of a varied customer base. • Experience of working in a housing environment. • Effective negotiation skills, managing business and customer requirements to a mutually agreeable solution. • Proven track record of problem solving. • Ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment. • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities • Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements Why Riverside?(One Housing is a part of Riverside) At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension 
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.