Income Officer known internally as a Customer Accounts Advisor Location: Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1LA Contract Type: Full time Permanent 37.5hrs Monday - Friday - Hybrid Working Join MTVH as a Customer Accounts Advisor (Home Ownership Team) We are seeking passionate individuals to deliver exceptional customer experiences in our Income Collections Team. If you enjoy engaging with customers and resolving their challenges with empathy and understanding, we would love to hear from you. As a Customer Accounts Advisor, you will: Proactively review and manage Home Ownership and Market Rented accounts in arrears, including those at risk of legal action or eviction. Demonstrate empathy and a commitment to helping others, while maintaining clarity and firmness in outcomes and expectations.Key Responsibilities Engage with customers primarily via outbound calls, as well as email and letters. Prevent and reduce arrears by providing information, support, and negotiating payment arrangements. Signpost customers to external funding where applicable. Assist residents with welfare benefits queries to help maximize their income. Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to resolve issues and enhance resident support. Follow the debt recovery process, including legal proceedings when necessary.What You'll Need to Succeed Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Proven experience in collections. Strong knowledge of Homeownership and Market Rented tenure; understanding of Social Housing is desirable. Ability to manage your caseload independently and work collaboratively within a team. Attention to detail and a process-driven approach. Empathy, sound judgment, and the ability to assess and decide on the best course of action for each case. Prior knowledge of welfare benefits and experience in collections or social housing is advantageous.Working Arrangements Office-based in Beeston, hybrid working pattern to be discussed at interview with shifts between 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday. Rotas and shift patterns provided at least four weeks in advance.Why MTVH? At MTVH, our values of care, dare, and collaborate shape everything we do. We are committed to supporting your growth and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and long-term career ambitions. As a Customer Accounts Advisor, you will benefit from: Comprehensive in-house training to continually develop and enhance your skills. Access to a wide range of learning and development programs, including workshops, e-learning, and mentoring, designed to help you progress within the organization. Opportunities to participate in cross-team projects, staff engagement initiatives, and leadership development programs. Regular feedback and support from experienced managers who are invested in your success. A diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) provides affordable homes for people living across London, the South East, the East Midlands and the East of England. Alongside housing, MTVH delivers a range of support services, working with residents who need additional help to live independently and well. This includes specialist support for older people, mental health services and transitional services that provide intensive support to people who are marginalised or vulnerable. MTVH is committed to building strong, thriving communities. Through training programmes, events and activities, the organisation supports residents to improve employability, build skills and access opportunities that make a meaningful difference to their lives. In line with the MTVH 2030 strategy ? Your Home, Your Service, Your Future ? diversity, equity and inclusion are central to how MTVH works. A range of colleague networks support gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability, helping to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. These networks provide a platform for colleagues to share their views, recognise what is working well and influence improvements. By listening, learning, and working together, MTVH continues to strengthen its culture, tackle business challenges and ensure it is serving people better every day. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Phone: Email