We are looking for a committed, highly motivated Customer Service Advisor with a real passion for providing excellent customer service, putting the customer first in everything that they do.
You will need to maintain high standards often under pressure and be able to use your initiative, showing a positive and flexible approach within a team, in a diverse and challenging environment.
Proven experience in problem solving, excellent communication skills with the ability to handle difficult situations is essential.
The successful applicant must:
1. be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in at least Mathematics and English with excellent numeracy and literacy skills;
2. have proven experience working in a customer services environment handling incoming customer enquiries in person and by phone;
3. be able to work on own initiative, produce work to a high standard of accuracy under pressure in a busy environment;
4. be proficient in the use of IT systems;
5. be prepared to work with other members of the team to provide cover for the working hours of the customer service centre on an agreed rota basis.
It is desirable that applicants have local government experience, ideally with a working knowledge of legacy benefits, housing and/or council tax and a knowledge of the local area and community.
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Specific Knowledge and Skills section of the role profile.If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.
Appointment to this post is subject to satisfactory clearance of a basic disclosure check (Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS)) under the Police Act 1997.
There is an expectation that the role will be office based for at least the first 6 months, with the potential opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, dependent on the needs of the business.
Interviews to take place 29th & 30th April, 1st & 2nd May 2025.
Wyre Forest District Council is an equal opportunities employer.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Attached documents
CSA Role Profile April 2025.pdf
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