UK Remote Job – Complaints Policy Manager at By Referrals Only
Job Title: Complaints Policy Manager
Employer: By Referrals Only
Job Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: £41.3k – £52.3k / year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Description
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Manage and strengthen the complaints management function, ensuring customers receive fair and consistent resolutions.
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Supervise and mentor Complaints Lead Experts, promoting professional growth and high performance.
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Develop and maintain complaint-handling policies, procedures, systems and customer communication standards.
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Provide guidance on difficult complaints and oversee cases requiring specialist attention.
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Analyse complaint trends, quality assessments and Financial Ombudsman Service decisions to identify weaknesses and improve service delivery.
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Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Product and Operations teams to implement effective policies and operational improvements.
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Ensure the organisation responds appropriately to regulatory changes, audits and compliance requirements.
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Oversee regulatory reporting, legal matters and relationships with external organisations.
Responsibilities
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Lead, motivate and develop a team of complaints specialists.
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Review and improve complaint-handling procedures and operational standards.
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Provide direction on complex customer complaints and escalated cases.
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Monitor complaint data, quality reviews and customer outcomes to identify recurring issues.
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Investigate the causes of complaints and implement corrective actions.
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Work with senior stakeholders to improve compliance and operational performance.
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Coordinate responses to regulatory reviews, audits and policy changes.
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Manage regulatory disclosures, legal escalations and third-party communications.
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Ensure complaint resolution processes promote fairness, transparency and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
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Strong understanding of UK financial services complaint regulations, particularly the FCA’s DISP rules and Financial Ombudsman Service requirements.
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Proven experience managing, mentoring and developing specialist teams.
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Ability to interpret complaint data and quality reports to guide business decisions.
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Experience overseeing regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, audits and internal controls.
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Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to explain complex regulatory requirements in clear, practical terms.
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Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Capacity to manage long-term improvement projects alongside daily operational demands.
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Commitment to customer protection, fair treatment and continuous improvement.
Benefits
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Performance incentives: Additional rewards linked to individual performance.
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Flexible working: Adaptable working hours to support work-life balance.
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Learning allowance: £1,000 annual budget for professional training, books and conferences.
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Work equipment: Company-provided MacBook for employees.
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Remote working support: Additional assistance towards setting up a suitable home workspace.
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Additional benefits: Access to other employee benefits provided by the employer.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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