Income Services Team Leader- Fixed Term Contract - Birmingham, West Midlands County
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Platform Housing Group are one of the largest housing associations in the Midlands. Now is a great time to join Platform, we are a dynamic, forward-thinking social housing business who offer employees an inclusive and supportive environment with excellent benefits and family friendly policies.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Income Services Team Leader to join our Income team. If you're looking for a new challenge in a varied role that will develop your customer service and leadership skills, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you!
You will support the development of the team to be a highly skilled and flexible resource to support in the collection of low-level current rent arrears, terminating/former debts, recharges along with new customer onboarding to promote regular payments and sustainable tenancies.
This is a busy frontline team which makes a real difference to the lives of our customers. You will be working as part of a supportive team, and you will be given fantastic training and mentoring. We know the early days of a new role can be challenging; however we give you all the support you need to make you feel comfortable and have the knowledge and skills to support our customers in the best way.
This role is a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2025.
Some things we need from you
You will need to have an awareness of income management
The ability to have challenging conversations, ensuring a customer-first approach.
Experience in the housing sector would be desirable but applicants from other sectors will also be considered.
The ability to lead, manage, develop and motivate a team.
Ability to develop and continuously improve services.
A basic DBS check will be required.
This role is home-based, but you will be required to travel to our group office in Solihull twice a month to work with the rest of the team in person, as everyone enjoys meeting up.
Some of our great benefits include
Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
Family friendly policies, flexible working, and ability to work from home in most roles
Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
Non- contributory health & wellbeing plans with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies
Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
Learning and Development opportunities
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle and Cycle to Work scheme
Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, please click apply or contact recruitment@platformhg.com if you would like to know more about the role. Early applications are encouraged