Housing Complaints Officer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£18.65 to £18.65 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Accrington, BB5 2PR
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new companyA leading North West housing provider delivering safe, secure, customer‑focused services to thousands of residents.

You'll be joining a well‑established Customer Resolutions team committed to improving customer experience and resolving issues quickly, fairly, and professionally.

Your new roleYou'll step in as a Customer Resolution Specialist, handling Stage 1 and Stage 2 complaints for a busy housing provider.

Working closely with internal teams, you'll investigate cases, gather evidence, draft responses, and ensure all complaints are managed in line with policy, regulatory expectations, and service standards.This role is 100% office‑based in Accrington during the first few weeks for training, with the option for some hybrid working once fully embedded.

Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday

Contract: ASAP until March 2027

Hours per week: 35 (7 hours per day)

What you'll need to succeed

Housing sector experience is essential

Strong background in customer complaints, ideally Stage 1 and Stage 2

Ability to manage sensitive and complex cases with professionalism

Confident communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience working in a customer‑focused environment within a housing provider

Ability to work on‑site in Accrington, Monday to Friday

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

What you'll get in return

£18.65 per hour (PAYE)

Immediate start

Supportive team environment

What you need to do now

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