Title: Complaints Team Leader
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Contract: 3 Month - Temporary Contract
Hours: Monday - Friday (8-4 OR 9-5) (35 hours paid)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £26 - £30 per hour (All-inclusive via Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home after initial training period)
CCP are currently recruiting for an experienced
Complaints Team Leader to join a busy and fast-paced housing team based in
Birmingham City Centre. This is a 3-month temporary assignment with an immediate start available.
This role is ideal for candidates with strong housing complaints experience, particularly those who have managed complex cases and led teams within a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage complex housing complaints from initial stage through to resolution
- Take ownership of escalated and high-risk complaints, ensuring high-quality outcomes
- Support and coach Complaints Officers to improve performance and case handling standards
- Monitor and manage team KPIs to ensure complaints are resolved efficiently and within target timeframes
- Liaise with internal departments and challenge stakeholders to drive effective complaint resolution
- Identify trends and root causes of complaints to support continuous service improvement
- Produce reports and insights to inform operational and strategic decision-making
- Ensure complaints are handled in line with Housing Ombudsman standards, policy, and best practice
Essential Experience Required
- Previous experience handling complex housing complaints, including Housing Ombudsman cases
- Experience leading or supervising a team within a complaints or customer service function
- Strong knowledge of housing legislation and complaint handling procedures
- Experience working within a local authority or housing association
- Excellent written communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage both a personal caseload and team performance
Applications without
housing complaints and team leadership experience will not be considered.
Why Apply?
- Competitive £26 - £30 per hour (umbrella rate)
- Central Birmingham location with excellent transport links
- Immediate start available
- Opportunity to lead within a reputable housing organisation
- Hybrid flexibility after initial training
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