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The vacancy If you enjoy working in a customer focused environment, then this is an opportunity to join a team who deal with a wide range of housing related issues. Working closely alongside the wider housing team you will actively contribute to the achievement of tenancy and void management objectives in an efficient manner and in line with the policy and procedures. You will need to demonstrate: <ul> <li>Experience of delivering a quality customer service</li> <li>Great interpersonal, communication and IT skills</li> <li>Excellent time management and personal organisational skills</li> <li>An understanding of tenancy management.</li></ul>This is a fixed term contract to 31 March 2026. This role has been identified as suitable for hybrid working which will be a combination of home working and working from our offices with Head office at Craven Arms and travel to other offices as required. Shortlisting date: 28 April 2025 Interview date: 1 May 2025 About Connexus Connexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver good quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same. We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We're here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you. Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Life at Connexus Connexus is a community focused rural housing group with over 10,500 homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire. Our people are passionate about the services we provide and we will invest in them and empower them to provide a great service to all of our customers. Our clear focus is excellent service delivery. Some of the benefits Up to 30 days annual leave &amp; Bank Holidays Continual learning and development opportunities Generous pension scheme Westfield Health healthcare plan Continual learning and development opportunities Paid sickness leave (upon successful completion of probationary period) Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay We're rooting for you Interviewing isn't easy and believe us when we say "we're rooting for you"; we want everyone to be able to do their best. We know it can be daunting to put yourself out there and sometimes the unknown interview processes make things even scarier! So, we thought we'd help by sharing a little about what you can expect from us in terms of our approach to recruitment. We're rooting for you

Housing Assistant

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We're a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life's essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture. At Severn Trent, we're embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands - and we want you to be part of it. The new pipes we're installing will last for up to 100 years. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade, and it's set to improve water quality, reduce leaks, and make our water supply more reliable for millions of people. We're looking for a Community Liaison Officer to join our Chief Engineer team on this exciting Mains Renewal programme. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW As our Community Liaison Officer, you'll be responsible for all stakeholder management or mains renewal programmes, managing escalated stakeholder &amp; customer complaints, creating and delivering a proactive plan. Upon working on a plan, you will ensure renewal work can proceed in line with planned time scales whilst balancing competing demands to provide the best outcomes for customers. You'll provide end-to-end communication to customers, ensuring customers &amp; stakeholders have the most up to date information. Key Accountabilities: <ul> <li>Accountable for managing escalated customer complaints relating to the mains renewal programme. Empowered to make decisions for the best outcome for customer satisfaction, limiting disruption and negative perceptions of the mains renewal programme.</li> <li>Provide hyper care to customers who escalate complaints, ensuring they are reacted to in an efficient manner, and a resolution is sought swiftly.</li> <li>Liaise and manage the relationship with local councils to ensure they are fully informed &amp; brought into the renewal programme, enabling a smooth project.</li> <li>Influencing key external stakeholders to ensure that queries are responded to in a timely and efficient manner.</li> <li>Responsible for all rebates relating to customers who are significantly impacted by the programme.</li> <li>Organising and facilitating townhalls with local customers, business &amp; organisations to provide detail to gain stakeholder buy in in advance &amp; during the planning phase.</li></ul>WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE To be successful in this role, it is expected that you will be able to: <ul> <li>Work in a role managing multiple stakeholder relationships with competing interests.</li> <li>Handle challenging conversations and circumstances which require clear communication to maintain strong customer relations and improve customer satisfaction.</li> <li>Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex customer complaints, with lots of innovative thinking required to resolve sometimes unique problems.</li> <li>Be expected to carry out standby duties and may need to cover the entire Severn Trent region while carrying out these duties.</li> <li>Having prior experience working within the utility sector or water industry is beneficial.</li> <li>Full UK driving license is essential</li></ul>The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you? WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We'll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live. With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you'll get being part of the Seven Trent family: <ul> <li>28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)</li> <li>Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)</li> <li>Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)</li> <li>Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate</li> <li>Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy'</li> <li>Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers</li> <li>Family friendly policies</li> <li>Two volunteering days per year</li></ul>WHAT'S NEXT We can't wait to hear from you. Before you apply, you'll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If your curiosity has been piqued and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. Ps. we'll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!

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