Head of Credit and Collections

Join our Team as Head of Credit and Collections!

Location: Whiteley Fareham

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30- 17:00

About the role:

As Head of Credit and Collections youll lead one of Onecoms most critical functionsdriving cashflow performance reducing financial risk and steering a major digital transformation that will redefine how we operate. This is a role for a strategic peoplefocused leader who can turn executive vision into practical execution champion new technologies such as Collection AI and build a highperforming customercentric culture. Youll shape the future of our credit collections and fraudprevention capabilities while empowering a skilled team to deliver exceptional results.

What makes you a great fit:

• Extensive senior leadership experience managing large Credit & Collections functions in a B2B environment

• Deep expertise in datadriven financial collections strategy

• Proven success leading organisational transformation and implementing new processes and technologies

• Strong experience with AIdriven digital strategies including Collection AI and largescale system integrations

• Demonstrable background in customer fraud management within credit and collections

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels including Csuite

• Strong commercial acumen paired with advanced analytical capability

• Passion for continuous improvement and operational efficiency

• Ability to simplify complexity and make clear datadriven decisions

• A collaborative resilient leader who inspires teams and drives accountability
  

Key responsibilities:

• Define develop and execute the overall Credit and Collections strategy

• Lead transformation initiatives including new operating models and Collection AI implementation

• Champion continuous improvement identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency quality and performance

• Use data and metrics to track evaluate and communicate service and financial impact keeping ELT informed

• Plan and deliver strategic initiatives aligned with business goals

• Support integration of Collection Management Systems with ERP CRM and frauddetection platforms

• Own the strategy and implementation of customer fraudprevention controls

• Maintain deep understanding of the endtoend customer journey and commercial touchpoints

• Oversee effective debt collection operations including new account review and credit limit setting

• Lead mentor and motivate the Credit & Collections team to drive performance and innovation

• Act as a key link between executives operational teams and endusers to ensure alignment and clarity

Perks for our People:

• Holidays: 25 days bank holidays and buy/sell options

• Other Leave: Birthday day off 12 paid hours for flexible use Volunteer day

• EV Scheme: Lease a brand-new electric car

• Lifestyle: 9% combined pension contribution and 4x salary life assurance

• Rewards: Quarterly and annual employee awards discounts on tech

• Socials: All-expenses-paid company events

• Development: In-House Training Academy

• Wellbeing: 24/7 access to mental health support Calm App discounted gym membership cycle to work scheme free breakfast & fresh fruit eye-care vouchers financial wellbeing support

Who we are:

Onecom is an award-winning provider of Communication Technology trusted by UK organisations to deliver Simply Brilliant Customer Experiences.

ED&I:

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