Service Charge Case Handler - Leicester

Service Charge Case Handler - Leicester

Job Reference:NLD-002371Salary:37,154 per annum, rising to 38,733 after probationEmployment Type:Fixed Term

Additional role requirements:

• Full driving licence

Putting residents first starts with clear, fair and transparent service charges.

We're looking for a customer-focused Service Charge Case Handler to join our Service Charge team and become the trusted point of contact for residents, helping them understand their service charges with confidence. You'll manage a varied caseload, resolve complex queries and complaints, and work collaboratively across the business to deliver excellent customer outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your customer service expertise with your knowledge of service charges, ensuring residents receive a professional, transparent and supportive experience every step of the way.

This role would be ideal for a recent Uni graduate with a legal background

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract

Whats in it for you.

In addition to the salary, we offer a number of benefits, including:

• High street discount schemes
• Health cash plans
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more
• Flexible bank holidays take them when it suits you
• Car leasing scheme
• Hybrid working offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You'll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately two to three days per week in the office once settled in the role. This is flexible and depends on meeting cycles and board activity. We also offer an optional nine-day fortnight scheme, allowing you to compress your hours if it suits the role.

What youll be doing

• Manage complex service charge enquiries, complaints and escalated cases from start to finish.
• Provide clear, accurate and timely advice to residents on all aspects of service charges.
• Lead high-profile cases, including Ombudsman and First-tier Tribunal (FTT) cases.
• Work collaboratively with Housing, Finance and other teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
• Support the annual service charge cycle, including validation, value for money checks and customer communications.
• Produce reports and analyse case data to identify trends and drive service improvements.
• Attend resident meetings and represent the Service Charge team, building positive relationships with customers.
• Ensure service charges are managed in line with legislation, contractual obligations and organisational policies

What were looking for:

• Significant experience in a customer-facing role within social housing or a public service environment.
• Strong knowledge of service charges, housing legislation and landlord responsibilities.
• Experience managing complex customer cases, complaints and escalations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and confidently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, customer-first approach with a passion for delivering fair, transparent and high-quality services.

If specific qualifications are required, please upload them with your application to demonstrate your eligibility.

At PA Housing, we believe in respect, integrity, and accountability. Our work is about people not just properties and were always looking for ways to do better. If that sounds like your kind of place, wed love to hear from you.

We recommend you read the full job description to get a really good understanding of what the role entails, you can find this as a downloadable attachment at the bottom of the advert.

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