Dealing with all incoming contact from our tenants in a professional and courteous manner.
Assessing and recording the nature of each contact and resolving at the first point of contact wherever possible.
Acting as advocate for the tenant, by taking ownership and remaining accountable until each query is resolved, always ensuring that tenants are kept informed of progress.
Working closely with company teams to ensure that tenant issues are resolved within agreed timeframes and that communication between team’s flows freely.
Ensuring that all information is correctly administered to the housing management system with great attention to detail.
Supporting the resolution of tenant complaints ensuring customers are responded to within stipulated timeframes from start to finish.
Monitoring tenant experience through tenant surveys and outgoing repair satisfaction calls.
Contributing to the development of initiatives to improve tenant satisfaction, including IT initiatives that relate to easier accessibility and better service.
Diagnosing repairs with tenants, raising work orders and assigning to contractor adhering to the repairs policy.
Categorizing the repairs queries in accordance with policy.
Inputting responsive repair information into housing management system, monitor repair status in accordance with agreed KPI's, and update the system accordingly.
Preparing weekly/monthly responsive repair reports for management.
Working with Property Services team to improve tenant satisfaction with repairs service.
Supporting arrears management through engagement with tenants on rent matters, including the provision of relevant rent and service charge information to tenants.
Promoting and complying with all regulatory requirements including RTB legislation, GDPR legislation and the Housing Regulator.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in a similar role within property dealing with repairs, facilities management, customer-facing service.
Minimum of 3 years working in customer support using CRM systems, resolving customer issues, and tracking all assigned tasks from beginning to end.
Experience in dealing with members of the public.
Proven track record in analyzing data and creating reports.
Ability to work in a highly flexible manner, responding to customer needs with effective listening and empathy.
High level communication skills and the ability to network and negotiate effectively with individuals and groups, within the company and outside.
Ability to develop collaborative working relationships and partnerships.