Resolution Team Manager
Location: Remote
Salary : A GBP 48,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Full:time
Closing date: 25 May, 2026
It matters. So were bringing it closer to home.
Our customers have told us they want us to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities we serve. Weve listened.
Thats why were creating new roles, strengthening our local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next.
Were also adapting how we handle complaints and looking for people who want to be part of delivering a better experience from the very first conversation.
We need an experienced complaints professional to lead a high:performing team as a Resolution Team Manager, and shape a complaints service that is fair, responsive and focused on putting things right.
This is a pivotal role. You wont just oversee complaint handling : youll set the tone for how we respond to customers, embed a culture of early resolution, and ensure learning drives real service improvement across the organisation.
What youll be doing
Youll work alongside a fellow Resolution Team Manager, and report to the Customer Resolution Manager, ensuring you lead from the front, handle customer concerns with empathy and professionalism, and solve issues at the earliest opportunity.
In this role, you will:
* Lead, support and develop a team of Resolution Caseworkers to deliver consistently high standards
* Champion a customer:first, early resolution approach across all complaint handling
* Oversee and manage complaint cases to ensure timely, fair and high:quality outcomes
* Take ownership of complex, sensitive or high:risk cases where strong judgement is critical
* Coach and develop team members in communication, investigation and conflict resolution
* Analyse complaint trends and feedback to identify learning and drive service improvement
* Ensure robust record:keeping, reporting and organisational learning from complaints
* Act as a recognised subject matter expert, advising colleagues across the organisation
* Deliver training to embed best practice and strengthen complaint handling capability
* Deputise for the Customer Resolution Manager when required
What youll bring
Youll bring credibility, sound judgement and a strong sense of purpose when it comes to customer advocacy.
Were looking for:
* Significant experience in complaints handling, ideally within housing
* Strong knowledge of the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code
* Understanding of the RSH Consumer Standards and their application
* Proven experience leading and developing high:performing teams
* Excellent communication, coaching and conflict resolution skills
* The ability to interpret data and turn insight into service improvements
* A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
* A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIH, customer service or complaints handling) or equivalent experience
Why join us?
At Stonewater, our customer promise is We are proud to make things personal; if it matters to our customers, it matters to us.
This is more than a leadership role, its an opportunity to shape how we respond when it matters most. If youre motivated by improving services, leading teams and making sure customer voice drives real change, wed love to hear from you.
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and proof of Right to Work in the UK.
Discover Stonewater
Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house:building programme.
Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market.
Were looking for like:minded people to join our team of over 900 talented coll