Customer Liaison Officer

**Full Time, Permanent**
**Location: Sandy Park Road, Brislington**
**Service Area: Planned Programmes - Specialist Projects Team**

Bristol City Council is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our Planned Programmes service as a Customer Liaison Officer. This is a pivotal role within our Specialist Projects team, where you will be instrumental in ensuring seamless communication and outstanding customer satisfaction across a range of high-impact housing initiatives.

**About the Role**

As Customer Liaison Officer, you will be the face of our service for residents undergoing significant works to their homes. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver a customer experience that is proactive, empathetic, and solution-focused.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead and manage designated workstreams, including retrofit energy projects, housing maintenance and refurbishment, roof replacement programmes, fire safety upgrades, communal area enhancements, property conversions, and community space developments.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for residents affected by major works, including demolition and replacement schemes. You will handle queries, resolve concerns, and ensure a high standard of customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide expert guidance on housing programmes, drawing on your experience in social housing to support residents with clear, accurate, and timely information.
- Conduct home visits to explain the scope, timeline, and impact of upcoming works, tailoring communication to meet individual needs, including those with disabilities or other vulnerabilities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, understanding and responding to diverse needs and expectations. You will champion a customer-first approach, ensuring that services are delivered with empathy and efficiency.
- Oversee project administration, ensuring effective communication and coordination across teams. You will monitor quality standards, conduct site visits, and gather post-completion feedback to continuously improve service delivery.

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- Demonstrable experience in social housing or a related field.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to manage complex customer interactions.
- Strong organisational and administrative capabilities.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and customer engagement.
- Ability to understand and respond to a wide range of customer needs, including those from underrepresented or vulnerable groups.

**Why Bristol City Council?**

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

**How do I apply?**

**We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.**

**For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carlos De Lima on 0117 35 25783 or 07811 451261.