Head of Debt Recovery

Head of Debt Recovery

Location: Chester or Altrincham

Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE

A highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Debt Recovery to lead and develop its well-established Debt Recovery team within the Restructuring & Insolvency department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor or debt recovery professional to take ownership of a successful team, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership. You will oversee a varied portfolio of debt recovery matters, drive operational performance, develop client relationships and play a key role in the continued growth of the department.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and supervising the debt recovery function from pre-action through to enforcement.
• Developing and implementing effective recovery strategies to maximise client outcomes.
• Monitoring team performance, recovery rates and KPIs.
• Reviewing debtor financial positions and recommending commercially appropriate recovery action.
• Overseeing litigation and enforcement matters, including:
• County Court Claims
• Statutory Demands
• Winding Up Petitions
• Bankruptcy Petitions
• Charging Orders
• Attachment of Earnings Orders
• High Court Enforcement
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Managing, mentoring and developing members of the team.

About You

Applications are welcomed from candidates with:

• Significant experience in debt recovery, litigation or insolvency.
• Strong technical knowledge of debt recovery procedures and enforcement methods.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team.
• Excellent commercial awareness and client relationship skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous law firm experience is desirable.
• Experience using Debtrak would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a respected, partner-led firm known for delivering high-quality legal advice on complex and bespoke matters. You'll benefit from direct exposure to senior decision-makers, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to influence the continued growth of a successful team.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Minimum of five weeks' annual leave.
• Paid volunteering day.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Death in service benefit (4x salary).
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine long-term career progression and professional development.

If you're an experienced debt recovery professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.

Niamh Nolan