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The Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) Advisor is a crucial service delivery role in the Customer Fulfilment Centre which assists by providing high performing, effective and consistent services to residents, businesses and partners.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.&nbsp; About the role
Your role will be varied, and you will deal with a range of enquiries face to face, over the telephone, by email and text messaging.
You will be required to:
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<li>Provide excellent customer service by giving accurate and up to date advice</li>
<li>Understand the needs of customers and handling difficult situations in a sensitive way</li>
<li>Use several systems to input and extract information, so experience of using a variety of computer packages is desirable</li>
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About you
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<li>You will have experience of providing a support or help desk function in a customer facing environment, working as part of a team to provide the best possible service.</li>
<li>You will have good communication skills and have the ability to deal with a broad range of customer enquiries.</li>
<li>You will have a high degree of self-motivation and initiative and fit comfortably in a fast-paced and busy Customer Fulfilment Centre.</li>
<li>Experience of using a variety of computer packages in order to extract and input customer and other information</li>
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You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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&nbsp; For more information on this position please contact Richard Lewendon, Customer Fulfilment Centre Group Leader at <a href="mailto:Richard.Lewendon@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Richard.Lewendon@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: 2nd July 2025
Interview Date: &nbsp;To be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Customer Fulfillment Centre Advisor

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Please apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below. Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information attachment.
If it is difficult for you to apply online please contact us at Human Resources, Runnymede Borough Council, Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2AH.
Email: <a href="mailto:humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk" target="_blank">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a>. or Telephone: 01932 425517.



Customer Services Adviser x 2
Annual salary £25,568 to £29,696 per annum for 37 hours per week
Are you a Customer Service professional looking for a new challenge with an ambitious and innovative Council? Are you passionate about delivering a first class service experience to your customers? &nbsp;If you are, then Runnymede Borough Council would like to hear from you.
About the Role
We are looking for two Customer Service Advisors to join our Customer Services Team based at the Civic Centre in the heart of Addlestone’s regenerated town centre.&nbsp; Here you will become part of a team committed to helping customers with their enquiries and supporting them when they access council services.&nbsp; As the first point of contact for most customers you will also become ambassadors for the council, demonstrating the passion for innovation that has made Runnymede successful.
About you
If you are a capable and motivated person who is committed to excellent customer service, this may be the opportunity for you.
You will be working in a fast- paced and demanding environment, so it is important that you are well organised and resilient, can remain calm, focussed, and professional irrespective of whether you are handling enquiries over the telephone, in person at the Civic Centre, or by e-mail or post. You will be handling enquiries across a broad range of Council services, and will receive specific training that will enable you to handle some services in more depth.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you think that you have what it takes to excel in this role then we’d like to hear from you.
About Runnymede
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.&nbsp; We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.&nbsp;
Benefits
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<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas.</li>
<li>Excellent Pension Scheme including access to Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>
<li>Free Parking</li>
<li>Training and development opportunities</li>
<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>
<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>
<li>Season ticket loan</li>
<li>Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service</li>
<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>
<li>Mileage allowance</li>
</ul>
How to apply
To apply please use the apply link below.&nbsp;
Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information section.
We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2" target="_blank">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.
Closing Date: 26 June 2025
Interview Dates: 4 July 2025 and 7 July 2025
If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.

Runnymede Borough Council

Customer Services Advisers x 2

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Charity Retail eBay Volunteer &nbsp; Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer
As a Retail eBay Volunteer in one of our Sue Ryder charity shops, you will identify and research a range of products that have been donated ready to be listed on the Sue Ryder eBay page to maximise revenue.
This role requires a keen eye for items that can make more online than in the shop. In this role you will be one of the store’s friendly faces who will help us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our charity work.
The Role: • Researching and value items • Photograph items to sell • Preparing items for dispatch to the ebay hub • Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock • Write descriptions for item listings • Greeting and helping customers • Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented
 About you: • Enjoy helping and engaging with customers • Competent with IT &amp; a good level of literacy • Ability to work as part of a team • Reliable • Have similar experience using eBay or equivalent Ecommerce platforms. &nbsp; Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. Plus, you will receive a volunteer discount on donated goods.
We are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop.&nbsp; &nbsp; Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18.&nbsp;
About Sue Ryder: Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. &nbsp; We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse volunteer workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation. &nbsp; *Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin* &nbsp; If you have any questions, please contact our team at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org" target="_blank">volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org</a>&nbsp; or visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sueryder.org" target="_blank">www.sueryder.org</a>

Charity Shop Volunteer

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Please apply online via the quick apply link provided.
No CV required



Charity Shop Volunteer &nbsp; Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer &nbsp; As a Sue Ryder Volunteer in one of our charity shops, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces, helping us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our Palliative and Bereavement services.
The role: Our Sue Ryder shop volunteer roles are filled with variety and can cover many aspects of the role of a shop volunteer including:
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid • &nbsp; &nbsp;Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock • &nbsp; &nbsp;Greeting and helping customers • &nbsp; &nbsp;Serving customers on the till (training provided) • &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking, • &nbsp; &nbsp;Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented
More bespoke roles may include: • &nbsp; &nbsp;PAT testing • &nbsp; &nbsp;Upcycling • &nbsp; &nbsp;Social media and photography &nbsp; About you: • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Enjoy helping and engaging with customers • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be enthusiastic and pro-active • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Have the ability to work as part of a team • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be reliable &nbsp; Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. Plus, you will receive a volunteer discount on donated goods.
We are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop.&nbsp; &nbsp; Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18.&nbsp;
About Sue Ryder: Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. &nbsp; We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse volunteer workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation. &nbsp; *Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin* &nbsp; If you have any questions, please contact our team at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org" target="_blank">volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org</a>&nbsp; or visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sueryder.org" target="_blank">www.sueryder.org</a>

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