Complaints Officer

We are recruiting on behalf of a housing organisation for a Complaints Administrator to provide temporary support to the complaints and regulatory function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused administrator to support the management of resident complaints and Housing Ombudsman correspondence. The role will primarily involve managing the complaints inbox, administering Housing Ombudsman portal messages and ensuring information is accurately recorded and directed to the appropriate teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and monitor the complaints inbox, ensuring enquiries are accurately logged and directed to the appropriate teams.
Administer and respond to Housing Ombudsman portal messages and correspondence.
Support the collation and maintenance of complaint information and records.
Ensure complaint and Ombudsman information is accurately recorded on relevant systems.
Liaise with internal teams to obtain information and updates within required timescales.
Monitor outstanding actions and follow up with colleagues to ensure deadlines are met.
Provide general administrative support to the complaints function.
Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Support the team to maintain high standards of customer service and regulatory compliance.

The successful Complaints Administrator will have:

Strong administration experience with excellent organisation and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
The ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines.
A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience working within housing, complaints or a regulated environment would be a strong advantage.
Knowledge or experience of Housing Ombudsman processes and regulatory relationships would be highly desirable.
A customer-focused approach and the ability to handle sensitive information professionally.

Why Apply?

£20-£23 per hour (umbrella)
6-8 month contract
Hybrid working
opportunity to gain valuable experience within a housing complaints and regulatory environment
If this Complaints Administrator role sounds like your next step, apply now or contact Olivia at (url removed) for more information