Resident Liaison Officer (Planned & Retrofit)

Mears; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance (2x annual salary)

Pension contributions

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mears is hiring a Resident Liaison Officer in Cambridge/Cottenham to support the SHDF retrofit programme within social housing. You will provide front‑facing guidance, manage resident communications, and work with local teams to ensure smooth delivery and minimal disruption.

Join a team dedicated to delivering high‑quality improvements, energy efficiency, and strong resident engagement. The role emphasises clear updates, supportive outreach, and collaborative problem‑solving across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service experience with a resident‑focused approach.
• Experience in a Resident Liaison or similar role.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Experience handling customer queries and expectations.
• Comfortable engaging with residents and providing updates.
• Experience collaborating with operational teams and stakeholders.
• Competent using computerised systems and maintaining records.
• Experience supporting resident engagement and community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for residents during retrofit works and provide clear updates.
• Build positive relationships with residents and address needs and concerns professionally.
• Explain planned works, timescales, and what residents can expect before, during and after works.
• Arrange and coordinate access to properties with residents and teams to minimise disruption.
• Support residents throughout the works, including those who may be vulnerable.
• Liaise with site teams, contractors and stakeholders to resolve queries promptly.
• Carry out resident visits and maintain regular face-to-face communication.
• Maintain accurate records of communications, appointments and access arrangements.
• Support resident engagement activities, including meetings and information sessions.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and address issues affecting the resident experience.
• Ensure residents are treated with respect and the customer remains at the heart of the service.

Skills

Customer service

Resident liaison

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organisation

Query management

Resident engagement

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Community projects

Job description

Annual salary: up to £29,856.80

Resident Liaison Officer

Cambridge, Cottenham

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £29,856.80 per annum

42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday

"Our Planned and Retrofit branch is at the forefront of delivering high-quality improvement works across our portfolio-enhancing homes, increasing energy efficiency, and making a real difference in communities.".

About the Role:

As a Resident Liaison Officer, you will be working on our SHDF retrofit programme within the social housing background, providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community. Providing front facing support and advice as required and delivering proactive communication throughout the works life cycle. Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do; ensuring we meet the needs of the business, our clients, and our customers.

Duties:

• Act as the main point of contact for residents throughout the retrofit works, providing clear and regular updates.
• Build positive relationships with residents, ensuring their needs and concerns are listened to and managed professionally.
• Explain planned works, timescales and what residents can expect before, during and after works take place.
• Arrange and coordinate access to properties, working closely with residents and operational teams to minimise disruption.
• Support residents throughout the works, including those who may be vulnerable or require additional assistance.
• Liaise with site teams, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve resident queries, concerns or complaints promptly.
• Carry out resident visits and maintain regular face-to-face communication throughout the works programme.
• Maintain accurate records of resident communications, appointments, access arrangements and any issues raised.
• Support resident engagement activities, including meetings, consultations and information sessions where required.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and proactively address any issues that could impact the resident experience.
• Ensure residents are treated with respect and that the customer remains at the heart of the service throughout the works lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to support the successful delivery of the SHDF retrofit programme.

Role Criteria:

• Strong customer service experience with a professional, resident-focused approach.
• Previous experience in a Resident Liaison or similar role.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Good organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Experience managing customer queries, complaints and expectations effectively.
• Confident engaging with residents and providing clear updates throughout works.
• Experience working collaboratively with operational teams, partners and stakeholders.
• Competent using computerised systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience supporting customer engagement, community projects or service improvements.
• Ability to build positive relationships and ensure customer feedback is communicated and acted upon.

Benefits we can offer you

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
• Commercial Vehicle
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering leave - up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period

Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.

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