Head of Debt Recovery
Location: Chester or Altrincham
Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE
A highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Debt Recovery to lead and develop its well-established Debt Recovery team within the Restructuring & Insolvency department.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor or debt recovery professional to take ownership of a successful team, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership. You will oversee a varied portfolio of debt recovery matters, drive operational performance, develop client relationships and play a key role in the continued growth of the department.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and supervising the debt recovery function from pre-action through to enforcement.
- Developing and implementing effective recovery strategies to maximise client outcomes.
- Monitoring team performance, recovery rates and KPIs.
- Reviewing debtor financial positions and recommending commercially appropriate recovery action.
- Overseeing litigation and enforcement matters, including:
- County Court Claims
- Statutory Demands
- Winding Up Petitions
- Bankruptcy Petitions
- Charging Orders
- Attachment of Earnings Orders
- High Court Enforcement
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Managing, mentoring and developing members of the team.
About You
Applications are welcomed from candidates with:
- Significant experience in debt recovery, litigation or insolvency.
- Strong technical knowledge of debt recovery procedures and enforcement methods.
- Previous experience leading or supervising a team.
- Excellent commercial awareness and client relationship skills.
- Strong communication and organisational abilities.
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous law firm experience is desirable.
- Experience using Debtrak would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to join a respected, partner-led firm known for delivering high-quality legal advice on complex and bespoke matters. You’ll benefit from direct exposure to senior decision-makers, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to influence the continued growth of a successful team.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Minimum of five weeks’ annual leave.
- Paid volunteering day.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Healthcare scheme.
- Death in service benefit (4x salary).
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Genuine long-term career progression and professional development.
If you’re an experienced debt recovery professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role, we’d be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.
Niamh Nolan
niamh.nolan@oculuslegalgroup.com
0117 454 4409
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