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Our Customer Services team play a key role in delivering a positive experience
for our residents. From resolving enquiries to managing complaints, the team is
committed to providing a responsive, fair, and customer-focused service. We know
that excellent service starts with great people, which is why we are passionate
about creating a supportive environment where colleagues can develop and
succeed.
We are looking for two proactive Complaints & Resolution Officer to join our
team in Oldham on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. We offer a hybrid
working model, with three days based in the office and the flexibility to work
from home for two days.
Reporting to the Complaints & Resolution Manager, you will investigate and
respond to resident complaints and disrepair claims, helping to rebuild trust by
taking the right actions to achieve positive outcomes. You will also manage
complex cases, including complaints escalated to senior leaders, Board members,
MPs, Councillors, and the Housing Ombudsman Service.
In addition, you will support the development of our Customer Service Advisors
by providing feedback, coaching, and guidance to help improve performance,
achieve KPIs, and encourage continuous learning and development.
What we are looking for
As a resident-focused organisation, we believe that how we deliver our service
is just as important as the outcome. We are looking for someone with experience
in complaint resolution, who is passionate about delivering excellent customer
service and achieving positive results.
You will be an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail, sound
judgement, and the ability to manage sensitive and complex situations with
empathy and professionalism.
You will bring:
• Experience of handling and resolving complaints effectively.
• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment with a track record
of delivering high-quality service.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions in
complex situations.
• Experience of working with new and emerging technologies within a
customer-led, omni-channel service environment.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• A sensitive, empathetic, and tactful approach when dealing with challenging
situations.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret information and data
to support decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• An understanding of coaching techniques and experience supporting the
development of others.
• The ability to demonstrate Guinness behavioural competencies.
The recruitment process will consist of:
Stage 1: Assessment Centre at the Oldham office on 2nd and 3rd November.
Stage 2: A Microsoft Teams interview on 5th or 6th November for candidates who
successfully progress from the Assessment Centre.
If you think this could be the right opportunity for you, please review the role
profile to understand the
key responsibilities and check that you meet the
essential criteria before applying.
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The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing
in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly
160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide
great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because
everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any
profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to
equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals
are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual
orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and
civil partnerships.