Total 398 customer service job vacancies in burton on trent staffordshire de23 6aj

Your new role
Customer Service Specialist
Salary dependent on experience
Lichfield based, WS13
Permanent and full-time

Key duties:

• Providing quotations for customers
• Liaising with stakeholders to find solutions to any issues
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external contacts
• Respond to queries in a timely manner
• Spotting opportunity for additional customer revenue

What you'll need to succeed

• 12+ months of customer service role, preferably in logistics, exports or supply chain
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Competent in MS Office

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Customer Service Advisor

Stockton-on-Tees

£134.20 per day

6 month temporary contract

How would you like to work within a department that effects people's lives every single day?

Are you an empathetic individual who is confident speaking with vulnerable customers who have recently suffered a bereavement?

Our client, an internationally recognised retail and commercial bank, are offering you the opportunity to join one of their most crucial teams, where you will support customers in their time of need. So if you have extensive customer service experience, we would love to hear from you.

So, where will you be working?

You will be working within The Bereavement and Power of Attorney Contact Centre which provides a bespoke telephony service for callers notifying the Bank of the death of their customer and facilitates the registration of Power of Attorney to support some of their most vulnerable customers. Our client will provide you with comprehensive on-site training to ensure that you feel confident to take ownership and provide a personal service to their callers at a time when its needed the most.

The difference you will make:

• Helping callers each day by answering queries from customers, customer representatives, solicitors, and colleagues across our Branch network and 3rd parties.
• Assisting customers representatives who wish to notify the bank of the death of our customer.
• Helping to keep our customers and the bank safe.
• Solving problems and escalating issues when necessary
• Updating customer records

What we need you to have:

• Experience in working in a contact centre environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills
• Extensive computer and numeracy skills

What would be nice for you to have:

• Resilience and problem-solving skills
• A structured approach to work and well organised
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Flexible, approachable, and work well under pressure.

Working Pattern:

• Shifts will be scheduled between 08:00-18:00 Monday-Friday & 09:00-14:00 Saturday (lieu days will be given when working Saturdays).
• This role is based in Teesside, and you will be working on a Hybrid basis

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Do you thrive on delivering excellent customer service and making a real difference every day?

Do you enjoy injecting your excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers to provide the service they deserve?

Then read on to learn more about our exciting role on offer

You will join our vibrant and welcoming/supportive Contact Centre team who are proud of the high level of service we provide for our customers.

We are a people business – excellent customer insight and experience needs to be at the heart of everything we do. Customers today have high expectations; their experience of using council services should not be second rate. We aim to meet customer needs by giving consistent information, advice and support at their convenience. Our customer model is built on the following principles

• A service that offers ease of access and intuitive navigation

• Consistent and high-quality contact management

• A service driven by customer insight and demand analysis

• A service that is delivered through appropriate delivery channels

• A service which has resilience and scale

• A service that is efficiently delivered

Main Responsibilities

As the first point of contact for our customers, you will use your excellent communication skills and professional and friendly manner to support customers with queries or complaints.

You will be required to listen, probe and investigate enquiries to determine the underlying needs of the customer, escalating queries where necessary

You will be required to work using your own initiative and judgement as well as work effectively as part of a team.

You will respond to customer queries through different channels such as telephone, e-mail and web chat

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for you to,

• have experience in a customer facing environment ideally in a contact centre
• be passionate about delivering the best customer service possible
• be able to use own judgement to resolve queries and complaints quickly and effectively
• have excellent listening skills and an empathetic approach when addressing issues or complaints
• be self motivated and able to work under pressure
• be able to contribute new ideas to help deliver personal and team performance

The hours of work are 9.00 -17.00 Monday to Friday

The position is fixed term role for two years

Successful candidates will be supported to develop in this role through a week’s comprehensive training in our Stafford office as well as continuous support and development to enable you to reach your full potential and enhance your career.

Interviews will take place in the two weeks following this advert closing.

For further information about this role please email Charlotte Pinks, Customer Service Team Leader - charlotte.pinks@staffordshire.gov.uk

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Exciting, permanent opportunity in Ross-on-Wye experienced and dynamic Customer Service Team Leader to drive a high-performing, customer-centric culture within the customer service teams for a company.

Reporting to one of the Operations Managers, this role is pivotal in enhancing customer satisfaction, optimising the customer journey, and aligning departmental goals with overall business objectives.
You will directly manage x4 Team Managers, each with their own teams of between 4 and 8 customer service staff.

Great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a nationally recognised company that offers great career routes and internal promotion is encouraged. They also have a wide range of staff perks including hybrid working, discounted gym memberships and more (detailed below).

Key Responsibilities
Team Development & Leadership:
 Mentor, motivate, and guide team managers to reach their full potential.
 Set and communicate objectives, KPIs, and SLAs aligned with company goals.
 Establish regular team meetings and 1:1s to ensure alignment and engagement.
 Address underperformance constructively and foster a positive team culture.
 Partner with the People/Culture functions of the business to identify and address development needs.
Customer Retention & Pre-Booking Strategy:
 Drive retention through sales and booking conversions.
 Collaborate on pricing strategy and oversee implementation.
 Lead the "oversell" strategy to manage booking adjustments efficiently.
 Work closely with Finance to improve payment collection and reduce active debt.
 Utilise Salesforce CRM to manage contact strategies and boost conversion rates.
Customer Service Strategy & Satisfaction:
 Serve as a role model in delivering high customer service standards.
 Analyse customer insights to improve the Net Promoter Score (NPS).
 Oversee pre-arrival feedback management, addressing complex complaints proactively.
 Partner with key departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT, Finance) to streamline the customer journey.
 Lead the team’s approach to incident management, ensuring effective and prompt responses.

Key Attributes
- Previous track record of leading teams to meet targets and KPIs.
- Ability to motivate team and improve performance
- Demonstrated ability in planning, implementation, and success monitoring.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Experience in developing and executing sales and customer service strategies.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (37.5h per week)

Salary: Up to £39,100 per annum + benefits including:

- 1 day pw working from home (flexibility for more WFH during quieter periods)
- Annual bonus.
- Generous maternity/paternity pay.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- EAP Programme.
- Day off for your birthday.
- Enhanced maternity.
- 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
- Birthday day off.
- Lots of career progression and training/development opportunities.

Please note: Peak busy periods throughout the year are April - July, and September- mid-October. Whilst annual leave is still granted during these times, the individual in this role will be expected to be mindful of booking extended leave during these periods.

We are Eden Futures. We deliver exceptional support to people diagnosed with a learning or physical disability, acquired brain injury, autism or a mental illness.​

We are looking to recruit a Service Manager within our Supported Living Services based in Stoke. As the Service Manager you will be responsible for providing clear and structured day to day leadership, and support to the local team to ensure the highest quality of service is delivered.

Successful candidates will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment.

Benefits Include:

• Take your Birthday off plus 25 days holiday
• Free DBS Check
• Continuous Learning & Development opportunities - including access to bespoke training, Apprenticeships in Health & Social Care and Business and Leadership & Management
• Opportunities to develop through Eden’s Aspire programmes such as our Leadership Development Programme
• Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme
• Eligible for £500 bonus through our refer a friend scheme (unlimited referrals)
• Enhanced pay for maternity or paternity leave
• Blue Light Discount Scheme
• Eligibility for COSTCO membership

Main Responsibilities

• Be vigilant and proactive in reporting any safeguarding concerns you may have about vulnerable individuals in your care
• Proactively assist in seeking out new opportunities for growth and development of the service whilst protecting and safeguarding the Company’s values and culture
• Ensure that all new team members are appropriately recruited into the Company and analyse initial training and development needs
• Work in conjunction with the training team to ensure all staff receive the correct training
• In conjunction with the management team, recruit and select new staff taking an active part in the interview process
• Lead staff in enabling the service users to live fulfilling lives based around their individual needs and aspirations
• Attend interviews for potential new packages of care and support as required with the senior management team
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments are in place and implemented to safeguard the wellbeing of service users
• Implement induction/assessment programmes for all new service users, in conjunction with the wider management team
• Understand and promote a person centred and needs led approach to deliver a quality service which fully complies with the Eden philosophy, values, policies and procedures
• Understand the wider implications of the business in relation to the commissioning process, audit and inspection (CQC etc.)
• Always promote a professional image of the service and the Company.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders i.e. Adult Social Care & Health, CCG’s etc
• Ensure effective communication is established and maintained throughout the service and with external agencies, service users and their circle of support
• Ensure effective partnership working with external training and provider / agencies (i.e. NAS, SaLT and psychology services)

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to support and develop a team
• Be qualified to a minimum standard of Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ideally you will have previous experience in a Supported Living or Residential service
• Experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health conditions is preferable
• Be willing to undertake further training or development (Health and Social Care Level 3 or 4 and Diploma in Management Level 5 if applicable)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, demanding role

**Please note that Eden Futures is not able to offer Sponsorships at this time.**

We are Eden Futures. We deliver exceptional support to people diagnosed with a learning or physical disability, acquired brain injury, autism or a mental illness.​

We are looking to recruit a Service Manager within our Supported Living Services based in Stoke-on-Trent. As the Service Manager you will be responsible for providing clear and structured day to day leadership, and support to the local team to ensure the highest quality of service is delivered.

Successful candidates will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment.

Benefits Include:

• Take your Birthday off plus 25 days holiday
• Free DBS Check
• Continuous Learning & Development opportunities - including access to bespoke training, Apprenticeships in Health & Social Care and Business and Leadership & Management
• Opportunities to develop through Eden’s Aspire programmes such as our Leadership Development Programme
• Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme
• Eligible for £500 bonus through our refer a friend scheme (unlimited referrals)
• Enhanced pay for maternity or paternity leave
• Blue Light Discount Scheme
• Eligibility for COSTCO membership

Main Responsibilities

• Be vigilant and proactive in reporting any safeguarding concerns you may have about vulnerable individuals in your care
• Proactively assist in seeking out new opportunities for growth and development of the service whilst protecting and safeguarding the Company’s values and culture
• Ensure that all new team members are appropriately recruited into the Company and analyse initial training and development needs
• Work in conjunction with the training team to ensure all staff receive the correct training
• In conjunction with the management team, recruit and select new staff taking an active part in the interview process
• Lead staff in enabling the service users to live fulfilling lives based around their individual needs and aspirations
• Attend interviews for potential new packages of care and support as required with the senior management team
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments are in place and implemented to safeguard the wellbeing of service users
• Implement induction/assessment programmes for all new service users, in conjunction with the wider management team
• Understand and promote a person centred and needs led approach to deliver a quality service which fully complies with the Eden philosophy, values, policies and procedures
• Understand the wider implications of the business in relation to the commissioning process, audit and inspection (CQC etc.)
• Always promote a professional image of the service and the Company.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders i.e. Adult Social Care & Health, CCG’s etc
• Ensure effective communication is established and maintained throughout the service and with external agencies, service users and their circle of support
• Ensure effective partnership working with external training and provider / agencies (i.e. NAS, SaLT and psychology services)

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to support and develop a team
• Be qualified to a minimum standard of Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ideally you will have previous experience in a Supported Living or Residential service
• Experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health conditions is preferable
• Be willing to undertake further training or development (Health and Social Care Level 3 or 4 and Diploma in Management Level 5 if applicable)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, demanding role

Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.
Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society, and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Position: Full-Time Temporary Customer Support Team Leader
Contract: Until March 2025 with the possibility of extending
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week - Hybrid - 2 days home based and 3 office based
Hourly Rate: £12.74 per hour

Job Description:
This role is the main user-facing role in CTSC and will provide an accessible and inclusive service to users, providing clear signposting and guidance to all users, coaching them in the use of the online platform and providing information to resolve their queries and processing/updating high-volume case details accurately and efficiently. They will deal with the immediate, short-term needs of service users. Duties will include but not be limited to

• Manage and plan the workload of a team which provides administrative support and excellent customer service to all stakeholders, judiciary, mediators, and management.
• Lead and manage a team of staff, ensuring that its members are organised, and fully skilled to meet their work objectives using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other continuous improvement tools.
• To assist in the delivery of performance against targets.

Requirements:

• Ability to motivate and support your team to deliver excellent customer service and achieve effective performance.
• Experience of working in an administrative role in a customer focussed environment
• Proficient with IT and Microsoft Software packages
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, holiday and pension scheme
• Hybrid

Application Process:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV in WORD format.
Important:
Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.?
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.
Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society, and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Position: Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer
Contract: Until March 2025 with the possibility of extending
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week - Hybrid - 2 days home based and 3 office based
Hourly Rate: £11.59 per hour

Job Description:
This role is the main user-facing role in CTSC and will provide an accessible and inclusive service to users, providing clear signposting and guidance to all users, coaching them in the use of the online platform and providing information to resolve their queries and processing/updating high-volume case details accurately and efficiently. They will deal with the immediate, short-term needs of service users. Duties will include but not be limited to

• Provide professional friendly support and guidance to users of online services via a variety of channels (telephone, webchat, email), in line with quality standards, to ensure the delivery of a high quality user-focused service on a daily basis and deliver a service focused on quality as well as timeliness
• Triage users to relevant services, using HMCTS prescribed service scripts and knowledge base on a daily basis, to ensure users get the right information they need at the right time, so that everyone understands what is needed and what will happen
• Jurisdiction-related administration using HMCTS predefined protocols and processes to process non-automated work
• Undertake case-readiness assessment and progress the case to the next phase, and providing information to allow users to understand what the next stage is and what they can expect next
• Identify users requiring extra/different support and undertaking basic assessment of users' Assisted Digital needs, in accordance with procedure and referring suitable cases to a third party supplier on a daily basis, to ensure users understand and can participate in the new digital process
• To handle, and where possible resolve, first contact user complaints in accordance with predefined HMCTS policy and procedures so that users feel they have been listened to and that their complaint has been handled fairly. Update the CRM system so details do not have to be repeated to a different CTSC Support Officer
• Read relevant Knowledge articles to maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of processes and systems, to be able to provide users with the right information, when they need it with no delay or confusion
• Proactively engage with HMCTS workforce planning / shift allocation tools to ensure business requirements are being met
• Work as part of the team in considering continuous improvements necessary for effective delivery and feeding these into the wider CI channels

Requirements:

• Able to follow well established processes and detailed instructions.
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, holiday and pension scheme
• Hybrid

Application Process:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV in WORD format.
Important:
Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.?
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Exciting, permanent opportunity in Ross-on-Wye experienced and dynamic Customer Service Team Leader to drive a high-performing, customer-centric culture within the customer service teams for a company.

Reporting to one of the Operations Managers, this role is pivotal in enhancing customer satisfaction, optimising the customer journey, and aligning departmental goals with overall business objectives.
You will directly manage x4 Team Managers, each with their own teams of between 4 and 8 customer service staff.

Great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a nationally recognised company that offers great career routes and internal promotion is encouraged. They also have a wide range of staff perks including hybrid working, discounted gym memberships and more (detailed below).

Key Responsibilities
Team Development & Leadership:
 Mentor, motivate, and guide team managers to reach their full potential.
 Set and communicate objectives, KPIs, and SLAs aligned with company goals.
 Establish regular team meetings and 1:1s to ensure alignment and engagement.
 Address underperformance constructively and foster a positive team culture.
 Partner with the People/Culture functions of the business to identify and address development needs.
Customer Retention & Pre-Booking Strategy:
 Drive retention through sales and booking conversions.
 Collaborate on pricing strategy and oversee implementation.
 Lead the "oversell" strategy to manage booking adjustments efficiently.
 Work closely with Finance to improve payment collection and reduce active debt.
 Utilise Salesforce CRM to manage contact strategies and boost conversion rates.
Customer Service Strategy & Satisfaction:
 Serve as a role model in delivering high customer service standards.
 Analyse customer insights to improve the Net Promoter Score (NPS).
 Oversee pre-arrival feedback management, addressing complex complaints proactively.
 Partner with key departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT, Finance) to streamline the customer journey.
 Lead the team’s approach to incident management, ensuring effective and prompt responses.

Key Attributes
- Previous track record of leading teams to meet targets and KPIs.
- Ability to motivate team and improve performance
- Demonstrated ability in planning, implementation, and success monitoring.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Experience in developing and executing sales and customer service strategies.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (37.5h per week)

Salary: Up to £39,100 per annum + benefits including:

- 1 day pw working from home (flexibility for more WFH during quieter periods)
- Annual bonus.
- Generous maternity/paternity pay.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- EAP Programme.
- Day off for your birthday.
- Enhanced maternity.
- 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
- Birthday day off.
- Lots of career progression and training/development opportunities.

Please note: Peak busy periods throughout the year are April - July, and September- mid-October. Whilst annual leave is still granted during these times, the individual in this role will be expected to be mindful of booking extended leave during these periods.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Do you thrive on delivering excellent customer service and making a real difference every day?

Do you enjoy injecting your excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers to provide the service they deserve?

Then read on to learn more about our exciting role on offer

You will join our vibrant and welcoming/supportive Contact Centre team who are proud of the high level of service we provide for our customers.

We are a people business – excellent customer insight and experience needs to be at the heart of everything we do. Customers today have high expectations; their experience of using council services should not be second rate. We aim to meet customer needs by giving consistent information, advice and support at their convenience. Our customer model is built on the following principles

• A service that offers ease of access and intuitive navigation

• Consistent and high-quality contact management

• A service driven by customer insight and demand analysis

• A service that is delivered through appropriate delivery channels

• A service which has resilience and scale

• A service that is efficiently delivered

Main Responsibilities

As the first point of contact for our customers, you will use your excellent communication skills and professional and friendly manner to support customers with queries or complaints.

You will also be,

• taking a high number of calls per day, assisting members of the public in a range of services which may include Adult Social Care and Adult Safeguarding and Children's.
• required to listen, probe and investigate enquiries to determine the underlying needs of the customer, escalating queries where necessary.
• required to work using your own initiative and judgement as well as work effectively as part of a team.
• developing and maintaining a strong level of knowledge regarding processes and policies.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll

• have experience of working in a busy Contact Centre
• be passionate about delivering the best customer service possible
• be able to use own judgement to resolve queries and complaints quickly and effectively
• have excellent listening skills and an empathetic approach when addressing issues or complaints
• be self motivated and able to work under pressure
• be able to contribute new ideas to help deliver personal and team performance

We have 1 x Permanent role (37 hours per week)

For further information about this role please email Charlotte Pinks, Team Leader charlotte.pinks@staffordshire.gov.uk

Interviews to be held w/c 11th November 2024

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Your new company
A leading engineering company in Teesside.
Your new role
Working as a Customer Service Advisor, you will be a point of contact for customers wanting quotations, queries and contract reviews.
To issue reports and data input with integrity.
Communicate and update customers.

What you'll need to succeed
Customer service experience.
English and maths GCSE
A good understanding of Microsoft packages.
What you'll get in return
33 days holiday
Salary upto £27,000 dependent on experience.
Private healthcare.
Highstreet discounts.


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Are you a Dynamic, ambitious Home Manager looking to make the next step?
Shaw healthcare is recruiting for a proven Home Manager for our 23 bedded home, Cartref is a 23 bed care home with its settings close to the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, Cartref is surrounded not only by beautiful countryside but also a stunning landscaped garden.
Working with the local community, GP’s and professionals to deliver a care offer that truly enables residents to continue to lead as full a life as possible. Our high-quality nursing and care support places the individual at the centre of all we do and is based on our core values of Wellness, Happiness and Kindness.
Salary is £37,500 - £40,000 DOE
Benefits:

Employee Ownership Trust – 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
30 days annual leave
Individualised professional development programmes
GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
Refer a Friend Scheme of up to £1,000
Retail/Leisure/Holiday and travel discounts

Shaw Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading Health and Social care providers who deliver a wide spectrum of care in a variety of purpose-built care environments; care homes for the elderly, specialist dementia units, mental health units and low secure psychiatric hospitals.
We highly value the wonderful contribution of our employees and it is our ethos to put people first by involving our people in key decision-making. We are the largest employee ownership trust within the healthcare sector.
Objectives

To utilise authentic leadership, role modelling and inspirational skills to motivate the team to deliver excellent quality of care
To become the person in charge responsible for the day-to-day running of the Service with 24 hour responsibility for the care of the Service Users.
To manage the effective use of resources, including the financial performance of the Service, and maintain high levels of occupancy.
To provide improvement, independence and choice for Service Users.
To comply with all regulatory and legislative requirements at all times and in particular the CIW for the Registration and Inspection of Nursing Homes guidelines.

Leadership

To be a good role model for all employees, being approachable and providing a regular presence and visibility with all levels of employees as well as being consistent in all actions and decisions.
To set and maintain clear standards of care within the Service in line with Shaw healthcare’s Vision “To provide the quality of care we would want for our loved ones”, policies and procedures.
To ensure that employee selection processes are applied thoroughly and that all candidates are treated professionally and that successful candidates are ‘onboarded’ fully and comprehensively
To develop a culture of continuous quality improvement, using the framework of clinical governance

General Management

To manage effectively the Service’s budgets and deliver the Key Performance Indicators set for the Service.
To ensure that the Service complies with all statutory obligations and relevant legislation (e.g. environmental health, health and safety).
To enable Service Users to control their own financial affairs, where possible, and finances monitored with up to date accurate records kept of all transactions. In the case of the Manager being the appointee for any Service User, the financial control of their affairs must be undertaken
To ensure that the culture of meaningful activities is embedded in the Service and facilitated by the entire team

Essential Requirements

Caring and Compassionate
Experience of Managing a service of a similar size and client group