We are currently partnering with an esteemed housing provider in Hampshire, who are recruiting for a Complaints Officer on a 3-month temporary contract.

This is a full-time position which is due to start immediately. The pay for this role is £23.84 p/h via an Umbrella Company

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Acting as the first point of contact for customers throughout the complaints process, providing clear updates and managing expectations

• Investigating customer complaints and reaching fair, evidence-based outcomes based on individual circumstances

• Communicating complaint findings and decisions clearly to customers and internal stakeholders, both verbally and in writing

• Managing complaints from initial receipt through to resolution within agreed timescales

• Liaising with internal departments, contractors, external stakeholders and the Housing Ombudsman where required

• Identifying trends, recurring issues and opportunities for service improvements based on customer feedback

• Providing feedback to teams and managers to improve customer experience and service delivery

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring complaint information is documented appropriately

Experience required:

• Experience working within a complaints, customer resolution, customer experience or similar role

• Experience investigating and resolving customer complaints

• Experience working within housing, public sector or a customer-focused environment

• Experience managing a varied caseload and meeting deadlines

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely

• Strong customer service skills with an empathetic and professional approach

• Ability to analyse complex complaints, gather evidence and make fair decisions

• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively

• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word and Excel

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders

Working hours:

•  37 hours per week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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