Head of Credit Hire
Bexley| Hybrid Working
Full-time, Permanent
£50,000 - £70,000 + Great Benefits
Take Ownership. Drive Performance. Shape the Future.
This is a rare opportunity to lead and evolve a high-performing Credit Hire function within a fast-growing, claimant-focused litigation firm.
With strong foundations already in place, the next phase is about scaling intelligently, improving performance, and building a best-in‑class litigation team, and you'll be at the centre of it.
If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence strategy, not just manage workloads, this is it.
The Opportunity
- You’ll lead the Credit Hire function with full accountability for performance, people, and outcomes.
- This is a hands‑on leadership role. You’ll combine strategic oversight with direct involvement in complex, high‑value litigation, ensuring both commercial success and technical excellence.
- You’ll also have the autonomy to refine processes, develop your team, and implement the changes needed to take the department to the next level.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage a caseload of complex, litigated Credit Hire claims (£25k - £100k+)
- Oversee Multi Track matters from inception through to trial or settlement
- Shape case strategy, pleadings, and evidential approach
- Instruct Counsel and drive cases to strong commercial outcomes
- Ensure full compliance with CPR and procedural requirements
- Take full ownership of the Credit Hire/Litigation team
- Lead, mentor, and develop solicitors and fee earners
- Build a high‑performance, accountable culture
- Oversee recruitment and support ongoing team growth
- Maintain quality through file reviews, audits, and coaching
- Drive billing, recoveries, and overall departmental profitability
- Identify risks early and work closely with senior leadership
- Improve systems, processes, and operational efficiency
Contribute to wider business strategy and growth plans
About You
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) – or equivalent experience
- Strong litigation background, ideally within motor claims
- Extensive experience in Credit Hire and/or Debt Recovery
- Proven track record leading or supervising a litigation team
- Confident handling Fast Track and Multi Track matters
- Strong working knowledge of CPR and litigation procedure
- Commercially astute, with a focus on results and performance
- Experience working with insurer clients or panel work (desirable)
- Comfortable using case management systems and legal tech
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Hybrid working flexibility
- 32 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Your birthday off
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development
- Paid charity day
Why This Role?
- Real autonomy – shape how the department operates
- Visible impact – your decisions directly influence growth
- Leadership platform – build and develop your own team
- Quality work – complex, high‑value litigation
- Growth trajectory – join a firm that’s scaling with intent
Interested?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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