Complaints Handler - Resolve, Influence and Make an Impact!
Location: Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid), salary approx. £31,000
Are you a natural problem‑solver with a passion for fairness, communication and helping people reach positive outcomes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something different? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
We're looking for a proactive, curious and resilient Complaints Handler to join a high-performing team supporting multiple schemes. This is a role where you'll think on your feet, confidently make decisions and directly influence how disputes are resolved.
In this position, your judgement matters. Your communication makes a difference. And your work ensures parties get fair, timely resolutions.
What You'll Be Doing
No two days are ever the same and that's what makes this role so rewarding. You will:
Take the lead in reviewing and progressing deposit disputes across various schemes, all within set timelines
Spot opportunities for early resolution, helping tenants, landlords and agents reach agreements without the need for formal adjudication
Engage directly with both parties, mediating conversations and preparing settlement agreements when they reach common ground
Process settlement payments with total accuracy, ensuring all details are correct
Manage your own caseload independently, juggling multiple active cases and prioritising effectively
Request and review information, guiding parties through next steps and ensuring all cases move through the process efficiently
Maintain impeccable records, capturing clear notes and case histories
Handle queries from internal colleagues and external customers
Draft non-standard adjudication decisions and oversee accurate payments following those decisions
Identify special circumstances, such as bankruptcy or court action and follow the correct processes
Monitor 'on hold' cases, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
Stay on top of correspondence, responding to emails promptly and professionally
What You'll Bring to the Team
To excel here, you'll need to be someone who:
Can confidently handle large volumes of digital information
Is strong in data analysis and comfortable navigating MS Office, especially Excel
Communicates brilliantly - both in writing and over the phone
Has a calm, supportive approach when dealing with people in dispute
Delivers excellent customer service
Can apply legislation and Scheme Rules with accuracy and confidence
Thrives when working toward daily targets and time-sensitive deadlines
Where You'll Be Working
The team is based in Hemel Hempstead and you'll enjoy a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to balance office collaboration with focused work from home.
If you're looking for a role where your decisions matter, where you'll help people navigate challenging situations and where every day keeps you thinking, this is your chance to join a team that truly values your contribution.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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