Cheltenham Borough Council

Recovery and Enforcement Officer

GL50 9SA

Key information

Pay
£33,673 to £35,570 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
14 Oct 2026
Closing date
28 Oct 2026

About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a debt recovery expert to join our successful Revenues and Benefits Team. In this role you will work as part of a dedicated and knowledgeable team collecting council tax, business rates, BID levy and housing benefit overpayments.

  • Review accounts in arrears and decide on appropriate recovery action
  • Negotiate fair and sustainable repayment plans with residents.
  • Take enforcement action when necessary, following legislation and policy.
  • Present evidence at court hearings
  • Work closely with enforcement agents, courts and internal teams.
  • Deliver excellent customer service with empathy and professionalism.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.