Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Now recruiting · London
Arrears Officer jobs: applications open
Applications are open. Send your CV to
Quote reference FB-17958 in your subject line.
Arrears Officer
London and surrounding areas
Email your CV to jobs@fraserbond.com
We contact shortlisted candidates directly
About the role
Explore arrears officer jobs in London, including salary expectations, qualifications, career progression opportunities, and roles across housing associations, local authorities, social housing providers, build-to-rent operators, and property management companies. Fraser Bond connects skilled professionals with leading employers seeking expertise in rent arrears management, income recovery, tenant support, and housing finance.
The demand for arrears officer jobs in London continues to grow as housing providers focus on reducing rent debt, improving income collection, and supporting tenants facing financial difficulties.
Arrears officers play a vital role in managing overdue rent accounts, negotiating repayment arrangements, preventing tenancy breakdowns, and protecting the financial stability of housing organisations. With increasing pressures on household finances across London, experienced arrears management professionals are highly sought after.
At Fraser Bond, we connect talented housing and finance professionals with employers seeking expertise in income recovery, rent collection, debt management, and resident support.
What Does an Arrears Officer Do?
Core Responsibilities
An arrears officer in London is responsible for monitoring and recovering overdue rent payments while supporting tenants to maintain successful tenancies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring rent accounts and identifying arrears cases
- Contacting tenants regarding outstanding balances
- Negotiating repayment plans and payment arrangements
- Managing income recovery and debt collection processes
- Conducting tenancy reviews and home visits
- Supporting residents with welfare and benefits advice
- Preparing legal documentation where required
- Maintaining accurate financial and case management records
Arrears officers commonly work within:
- Housing associations
- Local authorities
- Social housing providers
- Build-to-rent developments
- Property management companies
- Student accommodation operators
- Residential landlord portfolios
Why Arrears Officer Jobs Are in High Demand in London
Rising Focus on Income Collection and Financial Sustainability
London's housing sector continues to create opportunities for:
- Arrears officer jobs London
- Income recovery officer jobs London
- Rent collection officer jobs London
- Income officer jobs London
- Housing income officer jobs London
- Debt recovery officer jobs London
- Tenancy income officer jobs London
Housing providers increasingly seek professionals who can balance effective debt recovery with tenant support and financial inclusion initiatives.
Salary Expectations for Arrears Officers
Competitive Housing Finance Salaries
How to apply
Include in your application
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for this Arrears Officer role?
Email your CV to jobs@fraserbond.com quoting reference FB-17958.
Can I apply if I'm not available straight away?
Yes. Tell us your notice period or start date in your email.
Will you keep my CV on file?
Yes, for suitable roles, unless you ask us not to. You can ask us to delete it at any time.
Privacy: we use the details you send only to assess your application and contact you about suitable roles. To have your data removed, email jobs@fraserbond.com.
There is probably a Fraser Bond team for it.
Lettings & management
Finding tenants, running tenancies, and holding the compliance paperwork so you never have to look for it.
Investment & portfolio
Buying well, holding sensibly, and knowing when a property has stopped earning its place.
Commercial property
Offices, retail and mixed use — acquisition, lettings, lease advice and building management.
Professional services
Valuation, lease consultancy, building consultancy and expert advice when a decision needs evidence behind it.
You are one message away from an answer.
Send it to us and get a straight answer.
Describe the property and the problem. We will tell you what we would do, what it should cost, and if we are not the right people, who is.
- Replies the same working day
- The person who answers is the person who handles it
- No fee, and no obligation to instruct us
See everything we are instructed on.
Sales and lettings across Prime Central London and the wider UK, with the same team behind every listing.
- Residential and commercial in one search
- Filter by borough, budget and size
- Register once and we will send matches first
Other insights you may find useful.
DSS Housing & Benefit-Friendly Rentals
DSS Accepted 1 Bedroom Flats in London – No Deposit Options Available
Read →
Affordable Housing & Social Housing
Renting Without a Guarantor on Benefits
Read →
Residential Property Services in London
Finding Property Owners in the UK
Read →
Property Legal, Risk & Compliance
Next of Kin and Property: Rights and Responsibilities in England
Read →
Property Legal, Risk & Compliance
How Many People Can Live in a 3-Bedroom House?
Read →
Residential Property Services in London