Customer Relations

3 months ago


London, United Kingdom Origin Housing Full time

**Origin - Great homes, positive people and strong communities**

**An inspiring past and a bright future**

A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.

Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.

**The role - Customer Relations (Complaints) Support Officer**

As our Customer Relations (Complaints) Support Officer you’ll take direct ownership and responsibility for providing proactive support across key activities supporting the Customer Relations Team and Manager. This will include managing all incoming contact and communication from residents directed to the Customer Relations Team.

This role would suit a self-motivated person who thrives on a varied workload with tight deadlines in a busy customer focussed environment. This role involves excellent communication and interpersonal skills. It also requires high attention to detail combined with the ability to progress duties effectively in line with procedures.

**What you’ll do**

You will
- In conjunction with the Customer Relations Team and Manager, support delivering a professional complaints service, providing excellent customer service in a constructive and supportive way by listening to and engaging with customers using their preferred method of contact and communication
- Effectively manage the complaints inbox and coordinate a wide variety of customer contact and inline with defined timescales and SLA’s
- Accurately record customer complaints and subsequent contact in the customer relationship management (CRM) system. Ensure record keeping of complaints cases on CRM is accurate and up to date
- Co-ordinate contact from the Housing Ombudsman and allocate enquiries to relevant team colleagues
- Provide general support to the Customer Relations Manager and Team when required
- Support the Customer Relations Team in the research of previous issues, service requests and historic repair records
- Handle and process customer compensation requests where required
- In some cases, provide professional written responses to customers
- Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required in line with the level of responsibility of the post and to meet the changing needs of the team and organisation

**Skills and experience we'd like you to have**

We’re looking for someone who has/is:

- Excellent level of ICT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database usage)
- Very well organised, with the ability to self-manage a diverse and varied workload, prioritising personal and team work effectively to produce high quality outcomes
- A high degree of initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility and a self-motivating approach, with an ability to work with mínimal supervision but also with a clear understanding when issues need to be escalated
- High attention to detail including record keeping
- A clear understanding of complaints
- Proven high level of customer service when dealing with a diverse group of customers
- Ability to complete highly detailed work within sometimes short deadlines

**Our Values**

Our **core values** are at the heart of how we work
- Take the lead
- Create energy
- Build trust
- Be generous
- Stay grounded
- Remember the little things

We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

**Our benefits to you**
- Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.
- A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
- 2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days
- A pension scheme with contributions from 4% - 8% of your salary
- Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians
- Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase
- Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance
- Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more
- Free employee assistance programme
- Opportunit



  • London, United Kingdom Air Canada Full time

    **Description** **Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.** A full-time permanent vacancy has arisen for the position of Customer Relations...


  • London, United Kingdom VDC Trading Ltd Full time

    An efficient, personable and capable Customer Relations Executive is required to join the highly successful and dynamic customer service department here at VDC. He /she will be responsible for ensuring complete customer satisfaction from the reactive sales and customer service department. The CRE will be responsible for ensuring orders are processed quickly...


  • London, United Kingdom Policy Expert Full time

    **Job Title **Head of Customer Relations **Department **Customer Relations **Reports to **Chief Customer Officer **Location **London **Who we are** We're Policy Expert, a home and motor insurance provider and we're on a mission to shake up the personal insurance industry. We feel that insurers have under-served customers for too long with confusing...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Office Angels Full time £29,000

    Customer Relations Specialist - Southwark, LondonRole OverviewAre you dedicated to delivering outstanding customer support and adept at resolving challenges? Our client, a prominent player in the Insurance sector, is currently looking for a Customer Relations Specialist to become part of their vibrant team in Southwark, London.Position DetailsLocation:...


  • London, United Kingdom Lampton Leisure Full time

    Job Advert **Customer Relations Advisor** **Hours of work**: 18 hours per week covering hours of 06:00-22:00 **Salary**: £11.95 per hour + pension, free gym membership and access to perkbox Do you have Reception / Front of House experience - Are you interested in sports and fitness? - Are you looking for a job where you can give back to the community? -...


  • London, United Kingdom Paul Rhodes Bakery Full time

    **Customer Relations Advisor (FT) - Remote working** Paul Rhodes Bakery is looking for a passionate, driven and professional customer-focused advisor to join their Customer Service Team as a Customer Relations Advisor. Our customer base includes top restaurants and hotels, independent cafes and delis, and major sporting and entertainment venues. **Position...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom CHM-1 Full time £45,150

    Position Overview: Our organization, CHM-1, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Customer Relations Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in enhancing our customer service operations and ensuring effective resolution of client concerns. Key Responsibilities: Lead the customer complaints team through a transformative phase, including the integration...


  • London, United Kingdom Akton Recruitment Full time

    **Customer Relations Officer** **Southwark** **£22/hr** **Start date: ASAP** AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Customer Relations Officer in the Southwark area. **PURPOSE OF THE JOB** To provide high quality, effective and efficient support for the Chief Executive; in particular the management of...


  • London, United Kingdom Fisker Inc Full time

    About Fisker Inc. California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The OHUB - Public Relations Full time

    Unlock Your Potential in Customer SuccessThe Opportunity Hub UK is seeking a talented Customer Success Representative to join our team at The OHUB - Public Relations. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the success of our clients by providing exceptional service and support.Key Responsibilities:Client Onboarding: Develop and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The OHUB - Public Relations Full time

    Unlock Your Potential in Customer SuccessThe Opportunity Hub UK is seeking a talented Customer Success Representative to join our team at The OHUB - Public Relations. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the success of our clients by providing exceptional service and support.Key Responsibilities:Client Onboarding: Develop and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bank of Ireland Full time

    UK Customer Relations - Senior ManagerAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to lead our UK Customer Relations team at Bank of Ireland. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver exceptional customer experiences across all touchpoints.Key...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bank of Ireland Full time

    UK Customer Relations - Senior ManagerAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to lead our UK Customer Relations team at Bank of Ireland. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver exceptional customer experiences across all touchpoints.Key...


  • London, United Kingdom Somerset House Trust Full time

    **About Somerset House** Somerset House is the home of cultural innovators, sitting at the meeting point of artistic and social practice. We host the UK’s largest and most exciting creative community right in the heart of London. We welcome 3 million annual visitors to share our unique combination of cultural events, the creative industries and history....


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom CV-Library Ltd Full time

    Role OverviewAs a Customer Relations Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our operational effectiveness. We are experiencing significant growth and are seeking talented individuals to contribute to our vision in both domestic and international markets.This growth is driven by strategic acquisitions and substantial investments in technology,...


  • London, United Kingdom Better Staff Recruitment Full time

    Our client, located in Orpington, Kent, is seeking to recruit and build a 1st Class Team of Customer Service Advisors with the passion and experience of building a rapport face to face or on the phone - a people’s person - bright bubbly and confident to deal with a variety of calls. **Key Responsibilities**: You will be the first point of contact for all...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time

    Contract Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled professional with excellent communication abilities to join our Quality Assurance division. The primary responsibilities will involve managing the daily operations related to customer feedback across various sectors. The successful candidate will take the lead in developing, implementing, and enhancing...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kone México Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Customer Relations Specialist to join our team at Kone México. As a key member of our sales support team, you will provide administrative support to our salespersons and supervisors, enabling them to maximize their time spent on customer-facing activities.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kone México Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Customer Relations Specialist to join our team at Kone México. As a key member of our sales support team, you will provide administrative support to our salespersons and supervisors, enabling them to maximize their time spent on customer-facing activities.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kone México Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Customer Relations Specialist to join our team at Kone México. As a key member of our sales support team, you will provide administrative support to our salespersons and supervisors, enabling them to maximize their time spent on customer-facing activities.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...