Stage 1 Complaints Handler (Housing)

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Overview

We are currently supporting a housing association in North West England that is building and developing its complaints team. This contract role has been created to help reduce a backlog of Stage 1 housing complaints while supporting wider service improvement activity.

This is a hands‑on position suited to an experienced housing complaints professional who can confidently manage cases and deliver high‑quality, compliant responses from day one.


Key Responsibilities

  • Handle and resolve Stage 1 housing complaints, with a focus on clearing backlog cases
  • Investigate complaints across housing services including repairs, tenancy management, ASB, and estates
  • Liaise with housing officers, repairs teams, contractors, and customer service teams
  • Draft clear, professional, and empathetic written complaint responses
  • Ensure complaints are managed in line with internal procedures and the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code
  • Maintain accurate case records on CRM or housing management systems
  • Capture learning outcomes and support the development of a growing complaints function


Essential Experience

  • Previous complaints handling experience within social housing, housing associations, or local authorities
  • Strong understanding of housing services and complaint investigation processes
  • Experience managing high‑volume complaint workloads
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines


Desirable

  • Knowledge of the Housing Ombudsman Service
  • Experience supporting complaint backlog reduction or improvement projects
  • Familiarity with housing management or CRM systems

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Location: Lancashire
Job Description:

Overview

We are currently supporting a housing association in North West England that is building and developing its complaints team. This contract role has been created to help reduce a backlog of Stage 1 housing complaints while supporting wider service improvement activity.

This is a hands‑on position suited to an experienced housing complaints professional who can confidently manage cases and deliver high‑quality, compliant responses from day one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle and resolve Stage 1 housing complaints, with a focus on clearing backlog cases
  • Investigate complaints across housing services including repairs, tenancy management, ASB, and estates
  • Liaise with housing officers, repairs teams, contractors, and customer service teams
  • Draft clear, professional, and empathetic written complaint responses
  • Ensure complaints are managed in line with internal procedures and the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code
  • Maintain accurate case records on CRM or housing management systems
  • Capture learning outcomes and support the development of a growing complaints function

Essential Experience

  • Previous complaints handling experience within social housing, housing associations, or local authorities
  • Strong understanding of housing services and complaint investigation processes
  • Experience managing high‑volume complaint workloads
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the Housing Ombudsman Service
  • Experience supporting complaint backlog reduction or improvement projects
  • Familiarity with housing management or CRM systems

Posted: May 1st, 2026