Housing Complaints Manager
Job Description
Housing Complaints Manager Experience of managing within a complex / high volume complaints handling environment or equivalent.
\n\nHousing Complaints Manager In-depth understanding of complaints management frameworks and best practices.
\n\nHousing Complaints Manager Experience of managing improvement projects, working to time, budget and quality in a large organisation.
\n\nHousing Complaints Manager Experience of working within housing services.
\n\nHousing Complaints Manager Experience of interpreting and applying complex legislation and or regulations to particular situations and the ability to engage in debate about these issues.
\n\nA good understanding of the Housing Ombudsman?s Complaint Handling Code.
\n\nFamiliarity with relevant regulatory requirements and the ability to maintain
\nBuild and sustain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. Work in partnership with internal and external contacts to develop and maintain joint working and promote the Council position. Co-ordinate partnership working activities and internal / external working groups. Influence their decisions. Procedural Context Manage highly complex / high risk issues within a framework of policy and regulatory guidelines. Objectives and targets are developed and agreed in line with service plan. High level of discretion and use of initiative in deciding what course of action to take. Exercise expert judgement in assessing complex stakeholder requirements, potential risk and managing quality assurance of service. Significant expert knowledge and significant experience is required to resolve highly complex issues and proactively anticipate and mitigate problems. Design and develop innovative solutions which enhance the quality and efficiency of services and reputation of the council. Occasionally the post will be expected to work from other locations Key Facts and Figures Enable others to understand changes and developments in relevant area and learn new processes / procedures. Responsible for ensuring contractors / providers deliver to agreed standards. May manage project teams of both internal staff and external contractors / consultants
\n\nStrong analytical skills to identify trends, conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
\n\nExperience of report writing and communications for a variety of audiences, demonstrating numeracy and literacy, and applying expert knowledge.
\n\nExperience of presenting complex statistical data to a range of stakeholders in an accessible and actionable format, strong mathematical and analytical skills.
\n\nAble to act as an ambassador for the Council demonstrating professionalism and setting an example by displaying an active commitment to a culture that embraces excellent customer service.
\n\nProven experience of budget planning and management
\nLead and develop an exceptional complaints and enquiries service, prioritising customer experience and ensuring compliance with the Housing Ombudsman?s Code.
\nDesign and implement a continuous service improvement framework, using all sources of resident insight data and sector good practice to deliver a programme of insight driven improvements, ensuring operational services are compliant with regulatory requirements. Implement mechanisms to identify systemic issues and emerging trends, identifying root causes of issues and working with service leaders to apply learning and implementing service improvements, improving the service from the customer perspective.
\nBuilding a strong culture of ?resident first?, ensuring that residents are supported when making complaints and positive resolutions are reached.
\nPlan and ensure service delivery within a complex / diverse service area. Control operational activities within the service area and ensure professional standards are delivered.
\nManage responses to complex professional or politically sensitive issues within the area of responsibility.
\nManage key relationships with delivery partners /providers /suppliers to commission / manage / evaluate / enhance appropriate service delivery / capacity within area of responsibility.
\nDevelops service plans to meet strategic business goals. Ensure compliance with all internal and external standards.
\nKnowledge, Skills and Experience
\n\nExperience of managing within a complex / high volume complaints handling environment or equivalent.
\n\nIn-depth understanding of complaints management frameworks and best practices.
\n\nExperience of managing improvement projects, working to time, budget and quality in a large organisation.
\n\nExperience of working within housing services.
\n\nExperience of interpreting and applying complex legislation and or regulations to particular situations and the ability to engage in debate about these issues.
\n\nA good understanding of the Housing Ombudsman?s Complaint Handling Code.
\n\nFamiliarity with relevant regulatory requirements and the ability to maintain
