Senior Court Officer - Grays - Thurrock Council

    Thurrock Council
    Thurrock Council Grays

    2 days ago

    Description

    Senior Court Officer – Debt Management Team


    Grade E

    Salary: £39,027 - £44,463 per annum

    12 Months Fixed term

    37 Hours per week

    Situated on the River Thames, Thurrock is an ambitious unitary with vision and opportunities for its residents and businesses. Thurrock's Debt Management Team is a highly recognised service, having been nominated twice for the IRRV (Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation) Most Improved Team of the Year Award and was a finalist in 2012 and achieved a Bronze Award in 2013.

    Responsibilities


    You will be responsible for effectively managing the major processes involved in the collection of the various portfolios of debt owed to the Council. Whilst working in the Debt Management Team, you will take your selected cases through the court processes by attending and presenting the cases at County Court and attending Magistrates Court hearings for both liability order hearings and committal means enquiry hearings.

    Qualifications

    • Confidence to be able to manage difficult conversations
    • A knowledge of debt collection processes (ideally Council Tax, non‑domestic rates and sundry)
    • A knowledge of the Money Claims on Line (MCOL) process
    • A knowledge of the County Court processes and methods of enforcement
    • A clear understanding of the charging order, bankruptcy and committal processes
    • A full knowledge and understanding of the Thurrock fair debt policy
    • Experience using negotiation skills
    • Experience of communicating with members of the public
    • A full knowledge of the means enquiry process for committal hearings

    Benefits

    • Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years' service
    • Flexible working to support a good work‑life balance
    • An excellent employee assistance programme
    • Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme
    • Reflective supervision and management support

    DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Basic Level is required for this post.

    Closing Dates

    Redeployment Only Applications: 6th November 2025

    Internal and External Applications: 16th November 2025

    Interview date: TBC

    To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
    Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

    Equality, Diversity & Inclusion


    Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.


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