Customer Service Advisor - 8 Month FTC
Description
We are actively looking for a personable and customer-oriented individual to become a part of our Salford team as a Customer Service Advisor. In this role, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our residents, answering inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring that all customer interactions are handled professionally and efficiently.
Pendleton Together are a part of the Together Housing Group. We're a social landlord in Salford working to give everyone a safe, and comfortable place to live. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities
Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group
Please note this role is a 8 Month FTC.
Requirements
Key responsibilities of the Customer Service Advisor include:
- Being the first point of contact for customers, you will handle their inquiries through phone, e-mail, and social media.
- Your main responsibility will be to promptly respond to customer questions and provide them with accurate information about our services and policies.
- Resolving customer complaints and issues in a timely and satisfactory manner
- Logging customer interactions and maintaining accurate records
- Coordinating with other teams and departments to escalate and resolve customer issues
- Providing guidance and support to customers regarding their housing needs and options
- Maintaining a positive and professional attitude when dealing with challenging customer situations
We are looking for someone who has:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong customer service skills and a genuine desire to help others
- Ability to handle customer complaints and difficult situations with empathy and professionalism
- Personal resilience when dealing with challenging situations
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to think on their feet
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Customer Service Advisor role:
- Starting salary of £27,510
- Please note that this role a 8 Month FTC
- 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
- This role is fully office-based for the first 8 weeks while training is completed. Following successful completion of training, hybrid working may be considered where an individual has demonstrated the competence, confidence, and ability to perform the role effectively with a degree of autonomy.
- Enjoy a 37-hour workweek. Your workdays will be Monday through Friday, with shift rotations tailored to meet business demands. You'll receive your schedule well in advance, allowing you to plan ahead, though shifts may occasionally adjust to support operational needs.
- Attractive pension scheme
- To view the full range of our award-winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link
THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!
Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Full Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
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As published by workable · 20 questions · 12 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Resume
Short answers (2)
- If yes, please confirm your Together Housing Address? optional
- If you have a disability or any special requirements (including learning needs or Neurodivergent) that we need to accommodate to ensure that you can fully participate in the recruitment process, please let me know in advance so that suitable arrangements can be made. optional
Pick from a list (6)
- If you are offered this post, we will need to see evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. This can be evidenced by providing us with sight of your Passport or Birth Certificate or National Insurance number, etc). Please confirm that you are willing and able to provide this evidence.
- Are you a current or former employee of the Together Housing Group?
- Are you related to any individual currently working for Together Housing Group?
- Are you a current tenant of Together Housing?
- Do you hold a current driving licence?
- This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Do you have a conviction which is not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?
Written answers (12)
- If yes, any penalty points? (including spent, up to 12 years) provide further details including penalty codes, dates and reasons.
- If yes, please disclose your unspent convictions?
- Were you referred to this role by a current employee of Together Housing Group? If Yes, please state who.
- Could you please let us know if you have any pre-booked holidays within the next three months? The Recruiting Manager will need this information to plan accordingly, as we always aim to accommodate pre-booked holidays where possible. Thank you!
- What is your Home address?
- What is your current Notice period?
- How long is your Commute going to be to Pendleton Together, Brotherton House, Salford, M65UX? How are you going to commute to M6 5UX? - Driving or Public transport
- This role is fully office-based for the first 8 weeks while training is completed. Following successful completion of training, you will be able to start hybrid working. The hybrid working arrangement is 40% home-based and 60% office-based (typically 3 days per week in the office). ***Are you comfortable with this arrangement?
- The starting salary for the role is £27,510 - Are you happy with this?
- Please describe your experience of working with customers in a contact centre environment. In your response, include specific examples and elaborate on your experience of handling queries over the telephone.
- Please briefly explain why you think you are suitable for the role, and what interested you in it?
- Please note that this role is a 8-month fixed-term contract. Before progressing with your application, please ensure that this arrangement is suitable for you. *** Are you happy with this?