As a Collections Case Handler, you’ll manage a portfolio of high-value debtors, using telephone and email contact to maximise cash collection and reduce bad debt exposure. You’ll work with customers to agree fair and consistent outcomes, resolve payment queries and disputes within agreed service levels, and use data and insight to decide the most appropriate next action. You’ll take ownership of inbound and outbound customer contact, maintain accurate records, support customers experiencing financial difficulty and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an excellent service and identify opportunities for improvement.
About you
You’ll be a confident and customer focused collections professional who can balance achieving results with finding appropriate solutions for customers. You’ll communicate clearly, make sound decisions and remain calm and professional when handling sensitive or challenging situations.
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Experience in a telephone-based collections role, with an awareness of debt management and cash collection best practice.
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Strong persuasion, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to agree appropriate payment solutions.
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Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to identify timely and accurate next actions.
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Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
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A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and remain calm under pressure.
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GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics.
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An understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment within the water industry.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be a key team player in one of the largest water retailers in the UK, with lots of benefits and the chance to grow your career.
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Starting salary of £26,750 increasing to £28,660 once training and probation are complete (usually 12 months).
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10% Annual Bonus Potential
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Attractive pension plan
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm based in our office within Edinburgh Park.
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31 days annual leave and six bank holidays
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Subsidised staff restaurant and free gym membership
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Employee discounts
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Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work
Why we’re the right fit
We’re passionate about providing a great place to work, where our colleagues feel trusted, valued, supported and empowered, whatever their background or role. And we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace that welcomes and promotes diversity and provides equal opportunities for everyone. In everything we do, we’re driven to make a positive difference, and always strive to do the right thing by our customers, our people, our local communities and the environment. Life at Business Stream is fast-paced and exciting, where no two days are the same.
Who we are
Business Stream is one of the largest water retailers in the UK and a trusted service provider to over 300,000 business customers. With over 17 years’ experience of operating in a competitive water market – longer than any other retailer – we’re the chosen service provider for businesses and organisations ranging from small corner shops to large industrial estates. Headquartered in Edinburgh and employing around 350 people, we provide a range of services including metering and billing, water efficiency support and, water and waste water management solutions.
How to make this job all yours
We’re looking to welcome exceptional people into our fantastic, high-performing team so if you think this job is for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of this page, and send us a copy of your CV. The closing date for applications is 21 October 2026.
A Disability Confident Committed Employer
If you consider yourself to have a disability, we encourage you to disclose that as part of your application. That means we can provide the necessary support and use your unique talents effectively
