Building Recruitment Company
Job Title: Customer Service Officer
Type: FTC until the end of January 2027
Location: Bristol
Salary: FTE is £30,015
Hours: 21 hours a week
BRC are working closely with a housing association seeking a Customer Service Officer to join their Customer Service team on a temporary basis.
This role involves acting as the first point of contact for customer enquiries, delivering an end-to-end customer service experience across multiple communication channels including telephone, email, social media and face-to-face interactions.
Duties:
- Deliver professional and customer-focused service in line with organisational values and objectives.
- Respond to customer enquiries relating to repairs, housing management, tenancy management, estate management and rent accounts.
- Diagnose and raise repair requests, ensuring correct priorities and instructions are issued.
- Liaise with colleagues and contractors to resolve customer queries effectively.
- Handle difficult or sensitive situations calmly and professionally.
- Escalate safeguarding concerns and complex issues where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records and update systems with customer information and service requests.
- Support performance targets including call quality and customer satisfaction measures.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information in line with GDPR requirements.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a customer-focused environment.
- Strong communication and administrative skills.
- Experience dealing with customers in challenging or stressful situations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office packages.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and provide effective problem solving.
- Knowledge of GDPR and handling sensitive information.
- Experience within social housing or repairs services is desirable.
Benefits:
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team
• Training and development opportunities
• Varied and rewarding workload
• Inclusive working environment
For more information, please call Meg Smith on or .
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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