Job Description

Debt Recovery Officer
Finance Department
Wakefield
One Part-time permanent position. (18.50 hours) Two week pattern - Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays
Salary 26,106 - 28,653 pro rota

To apply for this vacancy please follow this link:

https://westyorkshirepolice.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-3/candidate/postings/2760

The West Yorkshire Police's city centre-based Finance Department is wishing to recruit a driven, organised, detail orientated and committed individual to undertake the role of Debt Recovery Officer. You will work as part of a small, professional team which provide a comprehensive and proficient debt recovery service to ensure maximum cash flow benefit to the Force.

You will be responsible for:

Acting as the Force's single point of contact is respect of aged debts working closely with the Force's Legal Services Department and HMCTS to legally and legitimately pursue outstanding payments.
Contacting the recipients of high value debtor invoices prior to the generation of associated final demands letters to ensure that the debtor is in receipt of all appropriate information surrounding the debt.
Maintaining accurate computerised debt related documentation to ensure full compliance with financial and statutory regulations
Administer bad debt recovery procedures, pursuing all cases to enforce and maximise the collection of revenue in accordance with agreed debt recovery procedures, policies and legislation
Compile debt statistics for periodic debt recovery reviews highlighting pertinent issues and concerns to ensure that the Finance function has a sound understanding of the Force's outstanding debt levels

West Yorkshire Police offer several benefits to its staff. The successful candidates will be entitled to the following benefits:
Salary 26106 - 28653 per annum, pro rota
Generous Annual Leave allowance of 25 days per year rising to 30 days after 5 years (Pro rata) plus bank holidays
Reputable Pension Scheme with generous employers contributions
Flexible and agile working arrangements
Employee Assistance Service accessible 24/7
Cycle to work Scheme
Car Lease Scheme
If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, then we look forward to receiving your application.

The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.

To apply for this vacancy please follow this link:

https://westyorkshirepolice.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-3/candidate/postings/2760

This vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on 20th August 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 26,106.00-28,653.00 per year

Expected hours: 18.50 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime
Work Location: In person