About us
Libraries in Oxfordshire are trusted spaces, free to enter and open to all. Our libraries offer a range of books, digital and other resources and trained staff to help our customers.We provide cultural and creative enrichment, promote reading and literacy and provide digital access and support for our users.Our aim is to help everyone achieve their full potential and to lead healthier and happier lives with greater prosperity and stronger, more resilient communities.
About the role
Customer Service Advisers are the first point of contact with library customers and library partners.The role involves continual interaction with users of the library, face to face, via email or by telephone and is a job where you can have a significant impact on the customer experience.As well as helping customers find and use resources, this role is also detail oriented and involves performing administrative and clerical duties and organising library material and information.
This is a peripatetic role, and you may be required to work at different locations or work additional hours at the primary location.
About you
This front-facing role requires excellentcustomer service skills, and experience within a Local Authority or similar environment such as a library as representative in the flagship public library in Central Oxford
You willbe part of a team of customer facing staff required to meet objectives and meet deadlines for completing validating appointments, and work closely with managers and teams of other libraries and with the wider community.
You will need to follow procedures and maintain confidentiality and have confidence with ICT and learning new systems, and use your initiative to manage unexpected problems and situationsas and when they occur. You will need a cool head in completing tasks under pressure and to strict timescales.
Rewards and benefits
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too.We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria
For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Richard Pratt, Group Library Manager via richard.pratt@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Ourcommitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .