Commercial Services Group is one of the leading providers of procurement and support services to education and public sector customers globally. Serving over 15,000 customers, CSG is committed to providing an excellent customer and user experience underpinned by social value and a committed and empowered workforce.
Location: Kings Hill / Hybrid
Salary/package: £32,304.36 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Are you ready to lead a high-performing credit control team and drive real impact across a complex, multi-entity business? As our Credit Controller Team Leader you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our approach to cash collection and risk management.
Who we are
This opportunity sits within the Corporate Finance team at Commercial Services Group. CSG is renowned for delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions across the public sector. By joining us, you’ll be contributing to CSG’s mission of excellence and supporting our commitment to financial integrity and sustainable growth.
Why this role matters
As the Credit Control Team Leader, you’ll supervise and develop a skilled team, ensuring timely cash collection and minimising risk exposure to bad debts. You’ll work across multiple business units and legal entities, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Your pragmatic, commercial approach will be key to driving process improvements and supporting the team.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead, support and coordinate the Credit Control team to deliver core responsibilities effectively.
* Review and approve customer refund and bad debt write off requests within policy.
* Act as the key point of contact for Finance Business Partners and escalate issues as needed.
* Maximise debt recovery and maintain comprehensive audit trails of all communications.
* Escalate debt collection processes in line with business policy and ensure appropriate recovery actions.
* Conduct regular account reviews and tackle legacy ages debt consistently.
* Complete bi-weekly and monthly dispute meetings.
* Build strong customer relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
* Support system development and process improvements within the Credit Control function.
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience in Credit Control ideally within a corporate multi-entity business.
* Previous supervisory experience leading a Credit Control team.
* Demonstrable experience in driving process improvements within a Credit Control team.
* Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office and Intermediate Excel.
* Outstanding interpersonal skills.
* Team building skills and customer focused approach.
* Commitment to professional conduct, equality and diversity and environmental responsibility.
What you’ll get in return
* Salary of £32,304.36 per annum
* 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
* Life assurance cover (4x salary)
* Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
* Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
* Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
* Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress
Why CSG?
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.
We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.
CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.