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.