Income Officer

Posted 27 October 2025
Salary £35,425 per year
LocationEnfield
Discipline Housing
Reference155755
Contact NameRachel Bennett

Job description

Our client, based in Enfield is currently recruiting for an Income Officer on an 12-month fixed term contract.  

The start date is on notice and the salary rate is £35,425.

The ideal candidate will have experience working an Income Officer and have experience attending court.

Duties will include (but are not limited to): 

  • Monitoring and managing rent accounts to ensure timely collection of rent and service charges
  • Identifying and addressing arrears promptly using intervention strategies
  • Maximising rental income by ensuring charges are correctly applied and recovered
    • Escalating cases in line with policy, including referring to legal or eviction if necessary and attending court
    • Providing financial guidance to tenants to help them with their tenancy

Experience required:  

  • Experience as an Income Officer
  • Experience working with customers in social housing

Skills, knowledge and expertise required: 

  • Risk assessment and management 
  • Compliance and due diligence 
  • Ability to deal with people compassionately 
  • Can remain calm under pressure 

Working hours:  

  • 1 day working from home per week
  • Flexible working hours
  • Monday - Friday 

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.  

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.  

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