Debt Recovery Team Leader Rate of pay: £25.57 PAYE / £33.67 Umbrella per hour 2x positions available Job Type: Temporary (until 18/09/2026, with possible extension) Location: Wembley (Hybrid/Office-based as required)An opportunity for an experienced Debt Recovery Team Leader to manage and drive the collection of complex debt portfolios including Housing Benefit Overpayments, Adult Social Care, Sundry Debt and other local government debt streams. You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring recovery activity is compliant, efficient and aligned to strategic objectives while safeguarding financial outcomes. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Manage the recovery of one or more debt portfolios, ensuring timely, consistent and effective collection activity Lead, motivate and develop a team of up to 15 Debt Recovery Officers, driving performance through coaching, mentoring and supervision Set, monitor and review individual and team recovery targets, addressing underperformance where required Implement operational plans aligned to the Debt Recovery Strategy to maximise income and minimise bad debt Ensure all recovery actions comply with relevant legislation, regulations and internal policies Apply appropriate recovery methods and ensure sustainable repayment arrangements are agreed Analyse performance data and exception reports, identifying trends and implementing improvements Present clear, data-driven insights to stakeholders to...