Collections Specialist

6 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Investec Full time
Job Title: Collections Specialist

Investec is a leading specialist bank serving clients in the UK and South Africa. We're looking for a skilled Collections Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary:

We're seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our collections team. As a Collections Specialist, you will be responsible for making and taking calls to customers to establish reasons for non-payment, offering payment solutions, and negotiating repayment terms in accordance with FCA principles.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Make and take calls to customers to establish reasons for non-payment
  • Offer payment solutions to customers to restore non-paying customers to good book
  • Negotiate agreeable repayment terms in accordance with FCA principles
  • Identify vulnerable individuals and escalate cases with our special support team
  • Identify cases that require escalation to our Insolvencies team
Requirements:
  • Confident communicator with strong verbal communication skills
  • Confident and resilient due to high volumes
  • Capable of thinking laterally and proactively
  • Persuasive, persistent, and self-motivated
  • Hard working and highly collaborative to help the team achieve targets
  • Professional with excellent customer care skills
  • Adaptable to different clients
  • Able to learn quickly and work to deadlines
  • Strong numerical skills
  • Understanding of lease and asset finance
  • Knowledge of Consumer Credit Act and other regulatory requirements
  • AML/KYC requirements
  • Analytical skills
  • Ability to negotiate the best outcome and make decisions
  • Ability to identify, build, and maintain strong relationships and communicate with key interfaces
What We Offer:

As a Collections Specialist at Investec, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, life and income protection, season ticket loan, and electric vehicle scheme. You will also be part of a collaborative and agile culture, with a flexible working week and opportunities for professional development.

At Investec, we value diversity and inclusion, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We believe that our differences are what make us stronger, and we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer.



  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Investec Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Collections Specialist to join our team at Investec. As a Collections Specialist, you will play a critical role in resolving customer disputes and ensuring timely payment of outstanding balances.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish effective communication with customers to understand reasons for...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Investec Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Collections Specialist to join our team at Investec. As a Collections Specialist, you will play a critical role in resolving customer disputes and ensuring timely payment of outstanding balances.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish effective communication with customers to understand reasons for...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    This rapidly growing healthcare organization is seeking a skilled credit controller to join their team. In this role, you will work on a hybrid basis, with 2/3 days spent in the office and the remaining days working from home. The ideal candidate will have experience in care collections, medical collections, or funeral collections.Evaluating...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Investec Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Collections Specialist to join our team at Investec. As a Collections Specialist, you will play a critical role in restoring non-paying customers to good book by offering payment solutions and negotiating agreeable repayment terms.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish reasons for non-payment with customers...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Investec Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Collections Specialist to join our team at Investec. As a Collections Specialist, you will play a critical role in restoring non-paying customers to good book by offering payment solutions and negotiating agreeable repayment terms.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish reasons for non-payment with customers...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom MarkJames Search Full time

    Client Support Specialist - Collections - 6-month contract with potential for extension - Competitive hourly rateMarkJames Search is collaborating with a prominent energy provider seeking a Client Support Specialist to join their Collections team. In this dynamic customer contact center role, you will:Engage with customers through phone and email to address...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Driver Hire Reading Full time

    ### Job Title: Electronics Collection & Disposal Driver #### Location: Reading #### Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:00 (with a 1-hour lunch break) ### About Our Client: Our client is a rapidly growing business dedicated to collecting, processing, and securely disposing of all types of electronics. They are a forward-thinking company...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Driver Hire Reading Full time

    ### Job Title: Electronics Collection & Disposal Driver #### Location: Reading #### Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:00 (with a 1-hour lunch break) ### About Our Client: Our client is a rapidly growing business dedicated to collecting, processing, and securely disposing of all types of electronics. They are a forward-thinking company...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Driver Hire Reading Full time

    ### Job Title: Electronics Collection & Disposal Driver #### Location: Reading #### Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:00 (with a 1-hour lunch break) #### About Our Client: Our client is a forward-thinking company at the forefront of electronic waste management. They are a rapidly growing business dedicated to collecting, processing,...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Driver Hire Reading Full time

    ### Job Title: Electronics Collection & Disposal Driver #### Location: Reading #### Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:00 (with a 1-hour lunch break) #### About Our Client: Our client is a forward-thinking company at the forefront of electronic waste management. They are a rapidly growing business dedicated to collecting, processing,...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Driver Hire Reading Full time

    ### Job Title: Electronics Collection & Disposal Driver #### Location: Reading #### Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:00 (with a 1-hour lunch break) #### About Our Client: Our client is a rapidly growing business dedicated to collecting, processing, and securely disposing of all types of electronics. This is a dynamic and exciting...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Driver Hire Reading Full time

    ### Job Title: Electronics Collection & Disposal Driver #### Location: Reading #### Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:00 (with a 1-hour lunch break) #### About Our Client: Our client is a rapidly growing business dedicated to collecting, processing, and securely disposing of all types of electronics. This is a dynamic and exciting...

  • Collections Associate

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Aldermore Bank PLC Full time

    About UsAldermore Bank PLC is a leading financial institution that prioritizes customer satisfaction and support. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service and help individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals.The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Collections Associate to join our Financial Assistance team. As a...

  • Collections Associate

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Aldermore Bank PLC Full time

    About UsAldermore Bank PLC is a leading financial institution that prioritizes customer satisfaction and support. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service and help individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals.The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Collections Associate to join our Financial Assistance team. As a...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Senior Credit Controller OpportunityThis rapidly growing care business is seeking a skilled credit controller to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in care collection, medical, or funeral collection, and will be responsible for evaluating creditworthiness, managing accounts, and resolving payment disputes.Key Responsibilities:Evaluate...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Senior Credit Controller OpportunityThis rapidly growing care business is seeking a skilled credit controller to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in care collection, medical, or funeral collection, and will be responsible for evaluating creditworthiness, managing accounts, and resolving payment disputes.Key Responsibilities:Evaluate...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Coast Specialist Recruitment Full time

    We are seeking a skilled Bridging Underwriter to join our team at Coast Specialist Recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a reputable lender who values a family-friendly work environment and has achieved significant success.The Role:Key Responsibilities:Manage a portfolio of regulated bridging loan cases, prioritizing tasks accordingly,...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Coast Specialist Recruitment Full time

    We are seeking a skilled Bridging Underwriter to join our team at Coast Specialist Recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a reputable lender who values a family-friendly work environment and has achieved significant success.The Role:Key Responsibilities:Manage a portfolio of regulated bridging loan cases, prioritizing tasks accordingly,...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Coast Specialist Recruitment Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Bridging Underwriter to join our team at Coast Specialist Recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a reputable lender who values a "family feel" within their office.The Role:As a Bridging Underwriter, you will be responsible for managing a pipeline of regulated bridging loan cases and prioritizing accordingly....


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Coast Specialist Recruitment Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Bridging Underwriter to join our team at Coast Specialist Recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a reputable lender who values a "family feel" within their office.The Role:As a Bridging Underwriter, you will be responsible for managing a pipeline of regulated bridging loan cases and prioritizing accordingly....