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About the roleYou will play a vital role in delivering first point of contact Customer Services for your local authority. No two days will ever be the same and you will not have a growing workload as we aim to deal with everything at first contact by either phone email or face to face appointment. You will be part of a very supportive and encouraging team whilst you undergo comprehensive training to enable you to do an excellent job. If you are flexible adaptable and can keep your composure under pressure, then why not grab this exciting opportunity to make a difference and apply. If you wish to discuss any aspect of this role, please ring 0300 126 3000 and ask to speak to Kelly or Kathryn.Comprehensive training will be given in all aspects of customer services work. What will you be doing?To resolve customer telephone and face-to-face enquiries relating to the full range of Council and partner services in a courteous and efficient manner. <ol><li>To facilitate customer access to Council and partner services.</li><li>To operate technology and equipment necessary efficiently and effectively to the position. </li><li>To competently operate several office IT systems including e-mail, Word, Excel, the Customer Relationship Management system, and back-office systems.</li><li>To accurately and efficiently complete administrative tasks relating to Council and partner services.</li><li>To always undertake the role for the benefit of the customer, regularly contributing ideas, suggestions, and feedback to supervisors to contribute to the effectiveness and improvement of the service.</li><li>To comply with and promote the Council’s policies on equality of opportunity.</li><li>To undertake such other duties that are consistent with the job purpose and grade of post.</li></ol>About youYou will have direct experience in providing in-depth advice to the public, either face to face or by telephone.You will have great communication skills with a warm and friendly personality. You will be flexible, adaptable and reliable, with a positive can-do attitude. Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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North Northamptonshire Council

Customer Services Advisor

Job Title: Customer Service Team Leader Starting Salary: £31,537 opportunity to progress to £34,433 per annum&nbsp; Hours: 37.0 Location: Welwyn Garden City/Hybrid once training has been completed Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Herts FullStop is the UK’s fastest growing education supplier.&nbsp; With everything from stationary to furniture. We proudly serve a wide range of customers across the education and public sectors, including schools, nurseries, local authorities, and other community-focused organisations. We are committed to supporting those who make a difference in the lives of children and families across Hertfordshire and beyond.Our vision is to deliver exceptional customer service that reflects the values of Herts FullStop—reliable, responsive, and community-driven. Our goal is to ensure every customer interaction is positive, efficient, and solution-focused, helping our clients get the resources they need with ease and confidence.As a Customer Services Manager, this role is central to the team’s success. It involves leading by example, supporting team development, resolving escalated queries, and ensuring service standards are consistently met.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Conduct regular 1:1’s, impart information, identify operational issues and share knowledge with the team</li><li>Build individual plans based on training needs identified through 121’s and call observations to ensure that members of the team have the necessary skills to perform their duties to the high standards required.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate the professional support to the Herts Full stop customer base, and Customer Account Managers with the goal of driving excellence in customer satisfaction and promoting the organisation.</li><li>Plan resources to ensure that there is sufficient in place to provide a high standard of service to both internal and external customers.</li><li>Recognise and reward good performance within the team and continually motivate and build team morale.</li><li>Analyse telephony reporting and key performance indicators to identify service trends and take proactive steps to address and maximise service delivery on call.</li><li>Manage the provision of a full range of administrative duties, dealing with all customer issues arising via the telephone or the web-platform.</li><li>Manage general matters and more complex correspondence including management of issues raised in the supply chain and pro-active corporate initiatives</li><li>Oversee phone-based customer enquiries and provide required information to internal and external customers to support the business goals.</li><li>Build processes and cross-functional working practice that improves single contact resolutions capability and performance in the team. Enabling the team to deliver a 'One Call Solution’ approach where the end user is at the forefront of what we do and inspiring confidence to our customers</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Previous experience from within a fast-paced customer service team</li><li>Team Leadership&nbsp;The ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members, leading by example to foster a positive team culture</li><li>Coaching &amp; Mentoring&nbsp;Providing real-time support, performance feedback, and development opportunities to help employees grow</li><li>Data Analysis&nbsp;The ability to track and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and customer feedback metrics (e.g., NPS, CSAT) to identify trends and inform data-driven decisions for process improvements</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Time Management &amp; Organization&nbsp;The ability to prioritize tasks, manage workloads efficiently, delegate effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Experience with Multi-Channel Support&nbsp;Familiarity with managing customer interactions across various platforms like live chat, phone, and email</li><li>Proactive Mindset&nbsp;Anticipating customer needs and potential issues before they escalate, and suggesting improvements to processes or services</li></ul>As a Team Leader you will have greater ability to shape how your team operates and influence outcomes.You will work across multiple teams and services as well as with our external partners.&nbsp; This will build your professional network and give you exposure that will help you learn different parts of the business.We encourage career development and support you in your future career goals.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Lucy.Mckelvie@hertsfullstop.co.uk" target="_blank">Lucy.Mckelvie@hertsfullstop.co.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: w/c 24 November 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Customer Service Team Leader

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.
<h2>About the role</h2>
We’re seeking a proactive and collaborative individual to join our Transport &amp; Highways service as a Business Development Officer, playing a key role in driving continuous improvement and strengthening customer and performance management across the service.
In this role, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to develop and refine procedures, monitor service indicators, and ensure that customer enquiries and complaints are responded to promptly, professionally, and with a focus on resolution and learning. You’ll help ensure that every interaction with our service is an opportunity to improve outcomes and build trust with our communities.
You’ll be responsible for producing performance reports, analysing customer feedback, and identifying trends that inform service improvements. Your work will help ensure that service standards are met and exceeded, and that customer experiences are consistently positive and valued.
Building strong relationships with contractors, councils, and stakeholders is central to the role, as is contributing to the council’s wider customer strategy. You’ll also support cross-service initiatives, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and provide professional advice to a range of partners including Members, MPs, and local stakeholders.
This is a dynamic and customer-focused role, ideal for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for service development and public engagement.
<h2>Additional information</h2>
You’ll be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in making a real difference through your work. Ideally, you’ll have experience delivering excellent customer service and understand the importance of clear, timely, and empathetic communication. You’ll be confident responding to customer enquiries and concerns, ensuring that feedback is acknowledged and used to drive meaningful improvements.
With a curious mindset and a keen eye for detail, you’ll be able to spot patterns in data and translate insights into action. Whether you're resolving customer issues, supporting service development, or working with partners to improve processes, you’ll be comfortable engaging with a wide range of people and managing competing priorities.
If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and being part of a team that’s committed to putting customers at the centre of service delivery, this role will suit you perfectly.
<h2>Company information</h2>
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;
Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner
The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.
If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.
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