Resident Liaison Officer - Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom - Axis Europe

Axis Europe

Verified Company

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Details:

Ref-22742

Location
Kingston

Contract Type
Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date
02/12/2023

Role:

Delivering the Difference - The Key to R&M's success is the continuous improvement of our services in response to resident's feedback; ensuring residents are fully involved in decision making processes affecting their homes.

Axis RLO's are customer focussed and provide a one-stop contact point, empowering residents to feel respected and valued by maintaining the best quality experience when engaging with us.

Key Tasks / Activities / Responsibilities:

Customer Care and Dis-satisfaction response:

Proactively respond to expressions of dis

- satisfaction at the initial stage, preventing escalation wherever possible.

Investigate, register all complaints and report in accordance with company and client procedures. Ensure all MP, Councillor enquiries and complaints are investigated and resolved efficiently and within target and advising residents and clients of their outcomes
Maintain the Company's complaint log and use the information to report on trends including the lessons learnt and how to improve our service
Visit and meet residents in their homes, when required or requested, dealing with their needs and queries ensuring they are kept informed at all times
Make appointments for further works, if required, and ensure these are carried out and completed to the resident's satisfaction
Arrange compensation or goodwill gestures if required, all to be agreed and approved by the Resident liaison manager / Divisional Manager
Respond to expressions of dissatisfaction received from residents via the text message service within agreed timescales and ensure the issues are addressed
Ensure resident telephone surveys are carried out and recorded, with the appropriate action taken regarding feedback. Provide a monthly report detailing the findings of the surveys and actions taken to address any issues or problems that have arisen
Attend monthly contract meetings and supply relevant reports

Community Engagement:

Attend Resident Surgeries and assist vulnerable people report repairs, keep Residents up to date on progress
Organise Resident consultation events and attend Resident Association Meetings as required
Identify vulnerabilities relating to individual residents and liaise with client's housing officers or support services where necessary. Work with our Performance Team to ensure and identified vulnerabilities are accurately recorded within the organisations systems.
Working with the Community Investment Team, organise volunteering and fund raising events
Liaise closely with senior staff to generate a positive culture within the Division through regular meetings, working towards business objectives, covering absence etc.

Miscellaneous:

Complete a daily activity sheet detailing visits to residents and clients.
To contribute ideas and suggestions that may enable the company to provide a better service
Provide any other reports requested by Client, Line Manager or Customer Manager
To deliver Customer Care talks as and when required and to ensure they are documented
Fully comply with the Organisations Health and Safety and Lone Working policies.
Follow and support policies, procedures, initiatives and work instructions related to sustainability improvement and environmental compliance
Undertake any other ad hoc duties necessary for the smooth running of the Planned maintenance division.

Key Knowledge:

Experience of Customer Engagement and improving Customer Satisfaction is essential
Proven understanding of Customer Care with particular reference to vulnerable people is essential
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Complaint procedures is desirable
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is essential

Key Skills:

Excellent Customer service skills with a can do approach to problem solving is essential
Strong interpersonal skills; must enjoy working with people on a personal level, building trust, maintaining confidentiality, be approachable, tactful and diplomatic is essential
First Class communication skills; must be able to influence and communicate very confidently both verbally and in writing at all levels is essential
A target focussed and financially aware perspective is desirable
Excellent planning and organisational skills using logic and objectivity are essential
Ability to work on your own initiative, and as part of a team is desirable
Must hold a current driving licence, as you will be required to drive is essential

Key Experience:

Experience of working within a customer services environment is essential
Previous experience of working with Local Authorities or Registered Housing Providers is desirable
Proven experience of working in a busy environment, and delivering successful outcomes within challenging deadlines is essential
Knowledge of Reactive