Your new company, a reputable social housing organisation, is seeking a temporary Customer Service Representative until the end of January 2025, who will be responsible for managing a caseload of Stage 1 and Stage 2 complaints from customers across all service areas of the organisation. You will approach each case with excellent interpersonal skills and have an empathetic yet objective approach.
Your new role:
You will ensure that all complaints are handled correctly and in line with the Complaints Policy and Procedure. You will seek ways to improve the customer experience and identify ways to use any learning from complaints to drive service improvement, ensuring values and behaviours are understood and adhered to when dealing with complaints to promote a customer service excellence culture. You will investigate, respond within agreed timeframes, and be the single point of contact for the customer, taking appropriate actions swiftly. You will record, monitor, and report on the progress of complaints and ensure compliance with statutory and internal procedures.
What you'll need to succeed:
* Proven experience of working in a customer-focused environment with a track record of delivering excellent customer service.
* Excellent complaint handling and communication skills and actively seek to improve working practices and customer service.
* Proven experience of problem-solving and effective decision-making in complex situations.
* Negotiation skills and good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work both as an individual and as part of a team.
* Ability to deal sensitively, empathetically, and tactfully with difficult and challenging situations.
* Ability to analyse and interpret data and information to inform decision-making.
* Excellent knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Office and other housing software.
What you'll get in return: A competitive salary, flexible working available post 8-week training period, Immediate start.
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