Temporary Complaints Handler Immediate Start

Office Angels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Temporary Complaints Handler based in Covent Garden to manage customer complaints from receipt through resolution. You will investigate with internal teams, draft professional responses, and handle sensitive customer conversations in a 9:00–18:00, fully office-based role.

Ideal candidates will have proven complaint-handling experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong problem-solving and investigative skills, with GDPR awareness and CRM

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling customer complaints or escalated service cases.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong investigative and analytical abilities with a focus on problem solving.
• Ability to manage difficult conversations while making sound decisions.
• Highly organised with the capacity to juggle multiple cases independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in CRM/case management systems and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations by reviewing evidence and collaborating with internal teams.
• Assess complaints objectively to deliver fair and balanced outcomes.
• Draught clear, professional written responses and engage in sensitive phone conversations.
• Identify resolutions that balance customer expectations with organisational needs.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Investigative mindset

Problem solving

GDPR awareness

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Are you a skilled communicator with a knack for problem-solving? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your empathy and investigative mindset can shine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client as a Temporary Complaints Handler!

Job Title: Temporary Complaints Handler - 3 months

Location: Covent Garden

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 months

Pay: 19.23

Hours: 09:00 - 18:00 - fully office based

Role Purpose

As a Complaints Handler, you will be the voice of reason for customers, guiding them through their concerns from initial receipt to resolution. Your role is crucial in ensuring that each case is handled professionally, fairly, and in compliance with company policy and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations by reviewing evidence and collaborating with internal teams.
• Assess complaints objectively to deliver fair and balanced outcomes.
• Draught clear, professional written responses and engage in sensitive phone conversations.
• Identify resolutions that balance customer expectations with organisational needs.
• Maintain detailed case notes and ensure compliance with GDPR and company policies.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in handling customer complaints or escalated service cases.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong investigative and analytical abilities with a focus on problem-solving.
• Ability to manage difficult conversations while making sound decisions.
• Highly organised with the capacity to juggle multiple cases independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in CRM/case management systems and MS Office applications.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience in a regulated industry.
• Familiarity with complex complaint investigations and dispute resolution processes.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for a calm, composed individual who is:

• Empathetic yet objective, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
• Naturally curious with an investigative mindset and a fair, impartial approach.
• A strong collaborator who takes ownership of their work and maintains professionalism under pressure.

Key Competencies:

• Complaint investigation
• Dispute & conflict resolution
• Customer service excellence
• Critical thinking & problem solving
• Decision making
• Time management & prioritisation
• Attention to detail

Performance Measures:

Your success will be measured by SLA achievement, the quality and accuracy of investigations, documentation accuracy, and compliance with procedures and regulations.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment while making a real difference for customers. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge and help resolve customer concerns with finesse, we'd love to hear from you!

Note: This is a temporary position with the potential for growth and further opportunities within the organisation. Don't miss out on this chance to showcase your talents!

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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