Temporary Resolution Officer (home working)
Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity to work within the Resolution Team at The Property Ombudsman (TPO) as a Resolution Officer to cover a period of maternity leave.
About us
The Property Ombudsman provides a free, impartial and independent service, helping to resolve disputes between Consumers and Property Agents. We are the largest Ombudsman scheme in the sector and the only one to operate Codes of Practice to raise standards and share best practice in the industry. As a not-for-profit organisation we have been providing a free and impartial dispute resolution service since 1990.
Resolution Officer
As a Resolution Officer, you will use your excellent analytical ability and emotional intelligence to get to the heart of unresolved disputes between agents and their customers, often with associated large volumes of written evidence.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and sound judgement will enable you to draw and share reasonable conclusions to support the early resolution of complaints.
With a passion for excellent customer service and standards, you will ensure that the service you provide has the consumer and agents at the heart of our work. The ability to build effective relationships and rapport with consumers and agents to support the resolution of complaints is a crucial element of the role.
Resilience is a key attribute when dealing with complaints, you will need to show determination and empathy, whilst remaining impartial, often in the face of direct and personal challenge. You will have the ability to demonstrate empathy, whilst maintaining transparent, direct and diplomatic communications. You will be capable of delivering quality, consistently, under pressure and managing a high workload to meet targets.
What we are looking for
To be successful as a Resolution Officer you will have:
Experience (desirable) within one of: the property sector, an ombudsman service, a regulator, within a housing or public law legal practice
Experience of complaint handling
Educated to A level standard or have equivalent business experience
Experience of providing information and/or advice to a diverse range of members of the public over the telephone, and in writing, including recording information using ICT
Sound reasoning and judgement
The ability to maintain consistency in quality of work
Empathy and emotional intelligence
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
Excellent persuasive writing skills
The ability to work under pressure and meet targets
The ability to use your initiative to make customer driven decisions.
Consumer focused approach
A proven ability to work collaboratively and achieve results whilst working remotely.
How to Apply
Applications for this post will be accepted until Friday 18 February 2022 (previous applicants need not apply), however we may close the vacancy before this date if we have received the right level of applicants. If you feel you have the experience and skills for the Resolution Officer position, please apply now by email to recruitment@tpos.co.uk, or by post to The Property Ombudsman, Milford House, 43 - 55 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2BP. All applicants must prove they live and have the right to work in the UK. TPO Values Statement TPO values the benefits of diversity and inclusion to society and our service. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. As a result, we are keen to meet people with different and varied experiences and encourage all applicants who feel they have the knowledge and skills to meet our criteria to apply for this role.202 total views, 0 today