Complaints Resolution Officer

Essex Source: WhatJobs
£28,000–£36,000

We are currently looking for experienced Complaints Resolution Officers to join a social housing service on an initial 6-month temporary contract. The role will focus on investigating and resolving Stage 1 and Stage 2 housing complaints, managing Housing Ombudsman cases and ensuring complaint outcomes result in meaningful service improvement. The successful candidates will be required onsite 2-3 days per week.

The Role

  • Manage and investigate Stage 1 and Stage 2 housing complaints in line with the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code.
  • Undertake detailed investigations across tenancy records, repairs histories, correspondence, policies and other supporting evidence.
  • Produce clear, evidence-based complaint responses and determine appropriate resolutions and remedies.
  • Manage Housing Ombudsman enquiries and investigations, including preparing evidence and case submissions.
  • Coordinate responses to Housing Ombudsman determinations, orders and recommendations.
  • Respond to enquiries from Councillors, MPs, advocates and other stakeholders.
  • Identify service failures, root causes and opportunities for service improvement.
  • Work with housing, repairs and other operational teams to investigate complaints and agree corrective actions.
  • Monitor actions, remedies and commitments to ensure they are delivered within agreed timescales.
  • Analyse complaint trends and lessons learned to support wider service improvement.
  • Maintain accurate complaint and Ombudsman case records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements

  • Significant experience investigating complex housing complaints within a local authority, housing association or social housing provider.
  • Strong knowledge of the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code.
  • Experience managing Stage 1 and Stage 2 complaints.
  • Experience managing Housing Ombudsman enquiries, investigations and determinations.
  • Experience preparing evidence and case submissions for the Housing Ombudsman.
  • Good understanding of housing legislation, Consumer Standards and landlord responsibilities.
  • Experience identifying service failures, determining appropriate remedies and monitoring resulting actions.
  • Experience responding to Councillor and MP enquiries.
  • Strong experience managing complex complaint caseloads and meeting statutory and regulatory deadlines.

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