Collections Agent - Deloitte : Job Details

Collection Agents

Start Date: 11th November 2024

End Date: 31st July 2026

Rate:

Equivalent Annual Salary: £29,858.21

Agreed Contractor Rate: £114.84(Post deduction of all employer costs)

Traditional Day Rate Equivalent: £150

You will be paid via PAYE

Working Hours: Full Time. Monday to Friday, between 8am to 8pm, Saturday, 9am to 5pmTypical shift pattern includes 1 Saturday in 3 and 2 late shifts per week.

Role Overview:

At Deloitte, we’re looking for Collections Agents to join a Financial Health and Support Team who work in partnership with a well-known Retail Banking Client, operating within a high-volume inbound call centre environment. The Collections Agents will handle a large number of calls, speaking with customers who are facing financial difficulty, completing income and expenditure forms and creating appropriate arrears solutions. There is a key focus on vulnerable customers, using the TEXAS framework to identify effectively and support them with their financial health.

These roles would suit candidates with a customer-centric mindset who can work to a high level of accuracy in a results-orientated and quality-controlled environment. The ideal candidate will have prior financial health and collections experience gained in financial services or utilities. There are opportunities for progression and development, with the ability to shape your career in a growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Handle a high volume of calls: speaking with customers to understand their circumstances, go through income and expenditure forms, and create appropriate arrears solutions.
• Work towards high productivity and quality standards set by the project.
• Offer specialised support for vulnerable customers.
• Escalate any issues to the Team Leader.

MUST have Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 months consecutive experience in collections, working in Financial Services, or 6 months consecutive experience in Utilities.
• High volume inbound call centre experience.
• Evidence of working with vulnerable customers. Knowledge of the TEXAS or other vulnerability models is desired.

Skills Required:

• Previous collections, debt, or arrears management experience.
• Experience of speaking with vulnerable customers and signposting.
• Excellent telephone manner and strong communication skills.
• Experience of following processes and working in a regulated environment.
• A genuine passion for great customer service and helping others.
• A strong work ethic and resilience, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Good MS Office skills.

*There will be future intake dates if these dates do not work for you.

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