Credit management group creates 100 jobs

CREDIT management business Lowell Group is creating 100 jobs as it looks to expand further.

The business, which was acquired last year by global private equity business Permira in a deal worth an estimated £1.1bn, is adding a hundred to its team.

The Leeds-based group currently employs 1,300 in the city and a further 250 in the South.

It provides credit management services including debt purchase and recover to banks, credit card companies, mobile phone operators and online retailers.

Lowell Group is now looking to fill new customer service roles and positions in IT, credit and risk at its Leeds Valley Park, within the city’s Aire Valley Enterprise Zone.

Emma Piper, Lowell’s Resourcing and recruitment manager, said: “Recent research showed that 73% of job seekers aged 18 to 34 found their last job through social media. It’s something we want to tap into and we will be launching our #lifeatlowell campaign, promoting careers at Lowell on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.”