U-Drive are hiring! Join U-Drive as our Debt Recovery Manager! We are seeking motivated and detail orientated individual to head up, build and lead the debt recovery team at our head office in Poole. You will have full responsibility for ensuring the debt collection service runs efficiently and smoothly. You will be liaising daily with company Directors and associated departments so articulate and professional communication is imperative. Monday- Friday 8.30am - 5pm COMPANY U-Drive is a reputable family-owned vehicle rental company with over 42 years’ worth of operating experience. We specialise in providing a diverse range of high-quality cars, LCVS, and specialist vehicles for both purchase and rental across the UK. Our team takes pride in offering excellent service to businesses, customers, and private hirers. THE ROLE We are seeking motivated and detail orientated individual to head up, build and lead the debt recovery team at our head office in Poole. You will ensure the debt collection service runs efficiently and smoothly. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include, although are not limited to the following: * Carry out all stages of the debt recovery process from pre action protocols, sending letters of claim, issuing court proceedings, requesting judgment, and instructing enforcement action. * Liaison with 3rd parties such as ARM, bailiffs, high court enforcement, courts, and judges. This will also include representing the company at court hearings) * Regular reporting to directors and senior managers on debt status. * Regular liaison with other departments such as Finance, Rental etc * Maintaining high standards of record keeping of all stages of debt recovery. * Working alongside colleagues across the company to maximise revenues generated from successful recoveries. * Demonstrating technical and strategic knowledge about the company’s debt recovery procedures and processes. ​SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and competencies: * Minimum of 2 years’ experience in debt recovery. * Experience as a Paralegal or similar environment. * Experience of managing your own significant caseload of complex debt recovery matters. * Have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. * Excellent IT skills with the ability to produce informative reports. * Have excellent communication skills including presentation of data and findings. * Full UK Drivers’ License WHAT WE OFFER * 30 Days (Including Bank Holidays) Annual Leave * Discounts at 3000+ stores * Free Eye Tests * On-Site Parking where available * Competitive Pension * Employee Discount across U-Drive branches * Employee Wellbeing Program This role reports to the Head of Finance and will be based at our Head Office in Poole. A Full UK Driver’s License in essential. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £33,000.00 per year