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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About Us
Skills Required
- Experience handling and resolving complaints effectively
- Experience working in a customer-focused environment with a record of delivering high-quality service
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed decisions in complex situations
- Experience working with new and emerging technologies in a customer-led, omnichannel service environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Sensitive, empathetic, and tactful approach to challenging situations
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret information and data for decision-making
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Understanding of coaching techniques and experience supporting the development of others
- Ability to demonstrate Guinness behavioural competencies
What We Do
The Guinness Partnership is a housing association focused on improving lives by providing homes and housing services. It develops and manages more than 70,000 homes across England, including affordable rental homes, affordable home-ownership options, and specialist housing for older people. It also maintains and improves existing homes and reinvests profits from property sales into building more affordable housing, serving residents and communities through its housing and customer services.
