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Housing Customer Services Officer

Job Description

Job Title – Housing Customer Service Officer
Location – Brent HA9
Contract –Temp
Hours – 36 Hours
Salary – £20.03 LTD – 17.56 PAYE.
Role Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Housing Customer Service Officer to provide high-quality first-contact resolution for housing-related enquiries across various service areas. You will be responsible for handling enquiries via phone, email, webchat, and social media while ensuring a customer-focused approach.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the first point of contact for customer enquiries, complaints, and transactions across up to seven housing-related service areas.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external teams, including local offices, contractors, and partner agencies, to resolve customer issues.
  • Provide advice and support to customers, encouraging them to use alternative service channels where appropriate.
  • Manage and resolve complex customer enquiries with tact, diplomacy, and empathy.
  • Maintain accurate records and update databases in line with policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and promote fair and equal access to services.
  • Stay updated with legislative, policy, and procedural changes relevant to housing services.
Requirements:
  • Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment, ideally within housing or public sector services.
  • Ability to handle enquiries across multiple channels, including phone, email, webchat, and social media.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively with vulnerable customers.
  • Proficiency in using IT systems to log and manage customer interactions.
  • A proactive and adaptable approach to service improvements and team collaboration.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
Or call George on 01772 208966