Complaint Compliance Officer 7695

Title:Complaint Compliance Officer

Contract Type:6 monthfixed term contract/secondment

Salary:Starting from 42149 per annum (London weighted salary) or 37573 per annum (Regional salary)

Grade: 8

Reporting Office: London Stratford or Manchester

Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Closing Date: 15th April 2026

Role Profile - Complaint Compliance

Benefitsinclude: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution) 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service Bank Holidays Westfield Health Cash Plan non-contributory life assurance up to 21 hours volunteering paid days lifestyle benefits Employee Assistance Programme andmany more

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Join our Complaints Compliance Team at L&Q!

Were looking for a skilled and proactive Complaints Compliance Officer to help ensure successful outcomes from Housing Ombudsman Service determinations. This is a key role where your knowledge of complaints legislation regulatory standards and L&Qs strategic approachincluding the P49 reportwill be essential.

Youll work closely with our Housing Ombudsman team Complaints Operations Group members and Heads of Service to coordinate responses monitor progress and provide assurance back to the Ombudsman. Youll take the lead in managing and tracking actions using your strong organisational and stakeholder engagement skills to drive accountability and resolution.

With a confident understanding of the Housing Ombudsman Code and L&Qs internal strategy youll be empowered to challenge orders where appropriate and advocate for fair balanced outcomes. If youre passionate about continuous improvement and committed to enhancing service delivery wed love to hear from you!

Your Impact in the Role:

• Join L&Q as a Complaints Compliance Officer where youll play a vital role in ensuring successful outcomes from Housing Ombudsman Service determinations.
• Use your expertise in complaints legislation regulatory frameworks and L&Qs corporate strategyincluding the P49 reportto guide decision-making and ensure compliance.
• Work collaboratively with the Housing Ombudsman team COG members and Heads of Service to coordinate responses monitor progress and provide assurance to the Ombudsman.
• Lead the tracking and delivery of Ombudsman orders applying strong organisational and stakeholder management skills to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Confidently interpret the Housing Ombudsman Code and L&Qs strategic priorities challenging orders where appropriate and advocating for fair balanced outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying service gaps analysing data and implementing performance-enhancing solutions that reduce complaints and improve customer experience.

What Youll Bring:

• In-depth knowledge of social housing regulations and the Housing Ombudsman Code with proven experience managing complex legal and Ombudsman cases.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload track actions across teams and maintain attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels to influence decisions and drive outcomes.
• Effective stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to collaborate across departments and delegate responsibilities appropriately.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data identify service improvement opportunities and implement performance-enhancing solutions.
• Experience using data to inform decision-making and deliver measurable improvements in complaint handling and customer satisfaction.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel with strong IT skills to support reporting and tracking.
• A customer-focused approach with experience delivering high-quality service and resolving complex issues.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process including application stage please email

About L&Q:

Were one of the UKs leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for peoples health happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250000 people call our properties home and were proud to serve diverse communities across London the South East and North West of England.

People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporatevalues and behavioural framework which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times and all levels when representing L&Q.

At L&Q we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger and theyre at the heart of everything we do.

When we recruit we look at what really matters: your skills experience and potential. Were proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. Were a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and weve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair transparent and consistent. Its all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out morehere.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UKs largest housing associations.

Clickhereto find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

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