Complaints Coordinator (Interim)

Complaints Coordinator (Interim)

£36,244 per annum

Aylesbury – Hybrid Working

Fixed Term Contract until 31-Mar-2027

Full Time – 37 hours per week

Are you an organised and confident communicator who enjoys solving problems and helping customers reach positive outcomes?

Fairhive is looking for an Interim Complaints Coordinator to join our Finance and Resources directorate. You’ll play an important role in delivering an effective and responsive corporate complaints service, working closely with residents, colleagues, contractors and teams across the organisation.

This is a varied position where you’ll manage complaints from initial contact through to resolution, ensuring residents receive clear communication, appropriate support and a fair outcome.

About the role…

As our Complaints Coordinator, you’ll be a key point of contact for residents and customers who contact us with a complaint or feedback.

You’ll triage cases received through our central mailbox, ensure every complaint is recorded and actioned correctly, and provide timely responses in line with Fairhive’s procedures and the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code.

You’ll carry out initial investigations to establish the facts behind each complaint and work with operational teams to agree the most appropriate course of action. This could occasionally include meeting a resident face-to-face or visiting their home where appropriate.

Throughout the process, you’ll keep residents informed, monitor agreed actions through to completion and help ensure works or appointments are delivered by the relevant teams. You’ll also be able to determine appropriate compensation payments of up to £50.

This role isn’t only about resolving individual complaints. You’ll record lessons learned, identify opportunities to improve services and help monitor the impact of agreed improvements. You’ll also maintain accurate complaints data, including complaint volumes, themes, learning points and customer characteristics, to support internal and resident reporting.

You’ll keep up to date with changes to the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code and help ensure Fairhive’s processes continue to reflect the Code and relevant best practice.

About you...

You’ll be comfortable managing your own workload and taking responsibility for cases from beginning to end. You’ll be able to assess information carefully, identify practical solutions and communicate confidently and professionally with residents and colleagues at all levels.

You’ll also need:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organisation, administration and time-management skills

• The ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines

• Good intermediate IT skills

• Skilled technical knowledge relevant to the role

• An A-level education or equivalent

• A commitment to equality and diversity in service delivery

• Previous experience of complaints handling, customer service, case management, housing or working within a regulated environment would help you succeed in this position.

About us

At Fairhive Homes, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: “Homes for Living, Communities for Life” This isn’t just what we do; it’s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we’re dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do.

We are dedicated to supporting our residents and neighbourhoods. Whether we are maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, 'This is my home.'

We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we’re here to make that vision a reality.

For more information, please refer to the attached job description.

Benefits

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

At Fairhive, we invest in your wellbeing. You can join our Health Cash plan which enables you to claim money back against a wide range of services and treatments.

We believe that flexibility fosters a more productive and enjoyable working environment. Therefore, depending on the role requirements, we offer flexible working conditions that help you balance your work and life!

You’ll be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day.

Our commitment to you …

We’re focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents. We recognise that our differences are what make us stronger and are committed to having our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve. Your unique experiences and insights are exactly what we’re looking for.

We are really proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it’s coming along to one of our Menopause Café’s, becoming one of our Neurodiversity Champions or joining one of our inclusion lunches and learn sessions. Plus, our supportive team culture and active social committee mean you’ll always have a strong network of people around you!

Take a look at our LinkedIn profile to learn more about what our colleagues have been talking about or championing this year.

Ready to Apply?

We understand that not every candidate will tick every box on our list. If your experience looks a bit different from what we’re looking for, but you believe you can bring something valuable to the role, we still want to hear from you!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work in an environment that values your contributions, please apply, we can’t wait to meet you!

The closing date for applications will be 25-Oct-2026 but we might close it early if we find the right person before this date