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Specialist Debt Adviser

HARRIS HILL
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London NW5 1UH, England

Salary

£38 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Specialist Debt Adviser position is located in East London and offers a salary of £38,000.
  • This full-time role requires at least two years of experience in delivering debt advice and casework.
  • The successful candidate will manage a caseload of debt advice clients and provide FCA-compliant advice.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting junior staff, mentoring, and contributing to service development.
  • Additional benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a home-office equipment allowance, and flexible working options.
Specialist Debt Adviser  Location: East London (outreach-based with some hybrid working)Salary: £38,000Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/weekContract: Permanent or fixed-term (subject to funding)

We are delighted to be supporting a lovely London-based charity delivering face-to-face financial advice to recruit an experienced and accredited Specialist Debt Adviser to join their team.

This role is perfect for someone who is confident handling complex debt cases, enjoys client-facing work, and is passionate about reducing financial exclusion in underrepresented communities.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a caseload of debt advice clients, delivering FCA-compliant advice

Providing full casework support, including creditor negotiation and sustainable repayment plans

Supporting and mentoring junior staff and contributing to service quality and development

Working across outreach locations, with some flexibility for hybrid/home working

Contributing to the development of new services and supporting organisational learning

The ideal candidate will have:

A valid Level 3 accredited qualification in Debt Advice (e.g., CMA, IMA, Wiser Adviser)

At least two years’ experience in delivering debt advice and casework

Strong understanding of debt solutions including DROs, DMPs, Breathing Space, and bankruptcy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a non-judgemental approach to support

A collaborative, proactive approach to working in a small team

Benefits include:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off

£200 home-office equipment allowance

Costco membership

3% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible, hybrid working depending on business needs

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

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