Job title: Collections Specialist
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services
Salary from: GBP £28,800.00
Salary to: GBP £28,800.00
Location: Bristol
Job published: 15/01/2026
Job ID: 35969

Job Description

COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST

BRISTOL

£28,800

 

Our client based in Bristol is looking to recruit a Collection Specialist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Collection Specialist, you will be responsible for handling complex cases as part of a dedicated team that deal with debt collections. You’ll take ownership of, and resolve a range of sensitive, high-risk and challenging cases, often dealing with vulnerable customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Collection Specialist you will:

  • Lead the resolution of a range of cases, ensuring outcomes are agreeable and in-line with industry and the organisations regulations.
  • Identify the root cause of all collections, ensuring each is dealt with in a timely manner through proactive communication with the customer and internal departments.
  • Maintain up to date with industry regulations and products.
  • Ensure accurate record keeping for all customer contact and decisions.
  • Liaise with other departments as needed.
  • Work in line with policies, procedures and SLAs.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To be considered for the role of Collection Specialist, you must have:

  • Previous experience with vulnerable customers within a Financial Services/Banking environment is essential
  • Prior debt collections experience within a B2C environment
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills – able to handle sensitive situations in a professional and empathetic manner.
  • Ability to work to set targets and guidelines.
  • Strong IT skills with the ability to multi-task.

 

NEXT STEPS

If you’re professional, hard-working and interested in becoming a Collection Specialist, apply today with your current CV!

Our team will review your application to see if it’s a match and get in touch to learn more about you. If you aren't contacted within 7 days, please assume your application was not selected.

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