Senior Collections Case Official in Keynsham

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 42,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

We are looking for a Senior Collections Case Official to lead and support a small team of Collections Case Officials, ensuring that team objectives are met. Reporting to the Collections Manager, this role plays a key part in helping our UK veterinary practice clients who may be experiencing financial difficulties. The team provides support through inbound and outbound communication, case management, and resolution of debt-related queries and complaints. Our goal is to assist clients in resolving their debt efficiently while balancing both business and customer needs.

The Senior Collections Case Official will work the same client portfolio and hours as the team. Current working hours are 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm. The role operates on a hybrid basis, requiring office attendance two days per week, including a dedicated team anchor day on Wednesdays.

• Handle inbound client contacts and outbound collection campaigns.
• Take ownership of team success, ensuring objectives, SLAs, and KPIs are met.
• Plan and allocate resources to maintain efficient team operations and manage workloads.
• Act as an escalation point for complex debt-related queries from the team and other business areas.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the team, helping individuals reach their full potential and maintain high performance.
• Set and monitor team and individual objectives.
• Conduct monthly 1-to-1s, as well as mid-year and year-end appraisals.
• Manage attendance, sickness, and behaviour in line with company policies and values.
• Monitor team performance, offering motivation, feedback, and coaching to improve productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that policies and processes comply with relevant regulations.
• Become a subject matter expert in debt collection policies and processes, sharing knowledge with the team.
• Oversee and complete reporting and workload monitoring.
• Carry out any other duties as required by the Collections Manager or Head of Collections.

• Previous experience in a people management role is essential, with strong leadership skills.
• Background in debt collection or a customer contact environment (B2C experience preferred but not essential).
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities with a passion for developing individuals.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build and maintain relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Confidence in delivering training sessions to the team.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Effective time management, with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to make quick and effective decisions with integrity and tenacity.
• Skilled in objection handling, problem-solving, and data analysis.
• Experience in managing change and risk.
• Committed to continuous improvement, open to feedback, and proactive in making adjustments.
• A strong team player with a flexible, adaptable, and creative approach to work.

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care
• Dog Friendly office
• Free Parking available at Head Office

Any questions before applying? Speak to Neil Merritt from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.