Customer Care & Complaints Officer

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Customer Care & Complaints Officer to manage Stage 2 complaints, ensuring a thorough, fair, and timely resolution process from start to finish. This is a key role focused on delivering high-quality outcomes while maintaining excellent customer care standards, even in complex or sensitive situations.

Duties include;

• Take ownership of Stage 2 complaints, managing each case from initial review through to final response.
• Acknowledge complaints promptly and in line with service standards.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and compliant records of all complaint cases, ensuring clear audit trails.
• Conduct thorough investigations, gathering and analysing relevant information to reach balanced decisions.
• Provide clear, well-reasoned written responses that address all aspects of the complaint.
• Liaise with internal departments and stakeholders to support effective resolution.
• Ensure all complaints are handled in accordance with organisational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for service improvement.
• Deliver consistently high levels of customer care, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and impartiality.

Desirable experience-

• Proven experience in complaint handling, ideally at Stage 2 or escalated level.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines.
• Confident in maintaining accurate records and using case management systems.
• A calm, professional approach with the ability to handle sensitive or challenging situations.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and fair outcomes.

This is working on a contract basis within an excellent working environment offiering hybrid working and competitive rates of pay.