Total 520 customer service job vacancies in manchester greater manchester

Customer Service Advisors - Call Centre
Location: Manchester
Start salary: £22,250 + enhancements & benefits
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Shift patterns are set on a 4 week rota, given in advance. Shift patterns are between Monday-Friday 8am-7pm and Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm. Sample shift patterns are available upon request. **Want to change the world? A career that makes a difference We're not a bank that follows the crowd. Instead, we like to stand out for all the right reasons. Our bank is built on co-operative values that stand strong today. We don't just help people with their money, but help people fight for justice and the causes they care about. Our unique customer-led Ethical Policy, has made us a natural leader in environmental and social issues today, and we're market leaders in ESG as rated by leading ESG ratings agency Sustainalytics*.

What you'll be working on:** * You will be taking high volumes of inbound calls and identifying customers' banking needs, whilst guaranteeing the right outcome for our customers and the bank. * As you progress you will learn more skills that will develop your knowledge and capabilities, including identifying, preventing and stopping financial crime. * As the first point of contact for our customers, you'll be multi-tasking across different systems whilst providing high quality service. * You'll be problem solving and bringing a unique perspective to challenge and help shape our customer journey. * By educating customers on safer ways of banking, you'll be providing protection from scam and fraud attacks, helping keep their money safe.

We're looking for colleagues who have * Strong experience in a customer facing role, including telephony, retail or hospitality * Evidence of IT skills and a demonstrable ability to learn and use new systems * Ability to follow and understand regulatory policies and processes * Experience in dealing with challenging or vulnerable customers * A background of working in a fast paced environment and achieving targets or deadlines * High attention to detail * Robust listening and problem solving skills * Clear and concise two way communication skills - both written and verbal * A passion to deliver an exceptional customer centric approach

Benefits * 27 days holiday rising to 30 with service, plus opportunity to buy 5 extra days * Upskill opportunities with associated pay increases * 2 paid volunteering days per year * Performance based annual bonus scheme * City Centre location * For our full list of benefits please visit our careers site

Our recruitment process * Initial call with recruiter * HireVue video assessment * Final stage competency based interview We can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK at this time. If you require more information or this document in a different format, please contact careers@co-operativebank.co.uk As a reputable employer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all offers of employment for this role are subject to a series of background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks. *Rated by Morningstar Sustainalytics in the Regional Banks sub-industry with a score of 8.5 as of 9 October 2023.

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Customer Service Team Leader

Hybrid – travel to Manchester office required

£30,000 - £33,000 plus bonus + benefits

40 hour per week, over 5 of 7 days. 9-hour shifts between 8am and 7pm Monday – Friday and 8.30am – 5.30pm Saturday – Sunday. Shift pattern to be determined.

BCA are the biggest name in Europe’s vehicle remarketing industry, backed by the Constellation Automotive Group, we’re part of a family including cinch and WeBuyAnyCar.com. We’re growing rapidly and are on a key digital transformation journey.

Constellation Automotive Group is the largest vertically integrated digital used car marketplace in Europe, combining the leading digital brands across the segments of consumer to business, business to business and business to consumer. We offer competitive salaries plus attractive benefits, unrivalled support to progress and flexible remote working.

We are looking for a Customer Service Team Leader to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract. As a Team Leader in the Customer Claims department, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the team, guiding and supporting Claims Advisors to meet performance targets while ensuring exceptional customer service standards. You'll be a key player in developing your team, managing performance, and driving continuous improvements to the claims process.

Key Responsibilities


Allocate and prioritise workflow for the team, ensuring KPIs and service levels are met
Motivate, coach, and support the team daily to achieve and exceed individual and team target
Conduct regular 1-2-1s and appraisals, providing constructive feedback and identifying development needs. Address performance issues swiftly and effectively to maintain high standards
Resolve customer-related issues and complaints, ensuring a positive experience for both customers and the company
Use customer feedback to inform team improvements and implement action plans.
Provide operational feedback to the Claims Team Manager, contribute to the implementation of new processes, and be actively involved in the recruitment and selection process for new team members
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and improving the overall customer experience
Manage team performance and manage absence in line with company policies to ensure consistency and maintain a productive environment
Assist in training, development, and performance management to ensure your team is always performing at their best


Key Skills


Proven experience in leading and motivating a team, ideally within a claims or contact centre environment
Strong ability to coach and develop others to achieve their full potential
A track record of successfully achieving targets and managing performance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with both customers and colleagues
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
A strong understanding of customer service principles and the ability to lead by example in delivering exceptional service


We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.

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Customer Service Advisor

• Location: Manchester City Centre
• Salary: £24,735 basic
• Bonus: Uncapped (Expected earnings of £30,000 with bonus)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 10am - 5:30pm, Friday 10am - 4pm
• Contract: Full time, permanent contract
• Holidays: 25 days holidays + bank holidays (option to purchase / sell 5 holidays per year) + additional leave during other international celebrated holidays
• + Excellent training and progression opportunities

A growing business based in Manchester City Centre are looking to recruit a number of enthusiastic Customer Service / Sales Agents to join their expanding team.

The role is paying a starting basic salary of £24,735 per annum plus bonus schemes taking your expected overall earnings to be around £30,000.

This role also offers Monday to Friday working hours including a late start / early finish every Friday!

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with experience within a customer focused role or graduates who are looking for Monday to Friday office work.

The main duties of the role are:

• You will be checking in on customers who have requested a call through the company's website to gather more information (warm leads!). You will need to take a consultative approach with their customers to help them to make an informed decision.
• Query handling in response to customer requests with the support of clear information and providing professional customer service
• Ensure every time you interact with a customer you are determined to provide the customer with the best possible experience.
• Have the customer at the heart of everything you do.

To be considered for the role of Customer Service Advisor you must possess the following;

• Have experience within a previous customer service focused role (call centre, retail, hospitality etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional attitude and telephone manner
• Have basic IT skills

This is an amazing opportunity for a customer focused Customer Service Advisor to join a reputable, successful expanding company with clear opportunities for progression and development.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Europcar is looking for Customer Service Returns Assistant

You've probably heard of Europcar. You perhaps think we just rent cars at the airport. We do so much more!

Would you like to be part of the Europcar team? Are you someone who enjoys customer facing roles and working as part of a diverse team? We are looking for Customer Service Assistant at our Manchester Airport location to work as part of our vehicle returns team.

You will be working in a fast paced environment where the customer is at the centre of everything we do. You will be responsible for providing a world class customer facing service at every stage of the rental process. This will include working in our car parks to assist our customers at the beginning and end of their Europcar experience.

Your previous experience should demonstrate your passion for service and a level headed approach to dealing with the daily challenges of a busy customer environment.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Bonus earnings potential
• Starting 6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Enhanced Maternity Leave (subject to service and earning qualifications)
• Free on site car parking
• Pension and a life insurance scheme
• Discounted car hire rates across our network
• 20% discount on EE mobile phone contracts*
• Discounted hotel rates through the Accor Group after 12 months service*
• Cycle2Work*
• Free annual eye tests
• Confidential legal and support service through BUPA
• Career progression and development

*forms part of current non contractual benefit offering

Key skills required:

• A full, valid clean driving licence, with a minimum of 4 years driving experience is required
• Excellent communication and face to face interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility in your working hours, including availability during the day, evenings and weekends - our locations can offer you a wide variety of shifts.
• Car rental/sales experience is desirable but not essential (training will be provided

Why choose Europcar?

We operate a wide range of vehicle mobility products including vehicle rental and car sharing services. We help businesses keep their people on the road in low emission vehicles and we're adding more electric vehicles to our fleet every day. We supply the vans that are used to deliver your online shopping. And, we think most importantly, we provide a working environment for our colleagues that is flexible and nurtures their career ambitions. Everyone counts at Europcar.

We are now building our operations for growth over the coming year. As part of a global organisation we have big ambitions, and everyone who is part of our team can make a contribution to - and benefit from - our success.

Joining the team of this market leading brand will give you the opportunity to progress your career in the rental industry. Europcar is committed to helping employees develop market-leading skills through ongoing training and development.

If you believe you have what it takes to become a successful Customer Service Returns Assistant within Europcar, then please apply today!

Agencies - Please do not send any speculative candidates or CVs in response to this advert. The Company will not accept any terms and conditions based on a speculative applications being sent.

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Do you have great customer service skills? Are you keen to work for a company that knows how to have fun and offers genuine long term development opportunities? If so, please get in touch!

We are recruiting for a Customer Service Advisor / Helpdesk Advisor for a fast-growing Telecommunications company based close to the Altrincham area.
The role will involve working as part of a close-knit team, in educating and troubleshooting any technical queries received from customers. The role is not a high-volume script-based role and would suit someone who is keen to deal with in-depth investigative issues needing a high level of ownership and attention to detail.

The salary is £24,000pa with a realistic OTE of £26,400pa, achieved by working towards customer service KPIs. Commission can also be earned when processing sales orders.
The Working hours are 4 x 10hr shifts across 7 days Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am - 8pm, Sat and Sun 8am - 6pm and overtime can be available, paying double time.
Hybrid working is available 1 day per week and over the weekend!

What will you be doing as Customer Service Advisor / Helpdesk Advisor?

• Handling any incoming customer queries via telephone, email & live chat
• Troubleshooting reported problems managing the issue, and provide regular feedback to the customer with updates on the issue
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify issue, and put a strategy in place to reach desired solution for customer
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the companys products and services
• Manage a busy workload and assess priorities
• Accurately record all information and dialogue with the customer on internal system
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience working as a Customer Service Advisor / Helpdesk Advisor would be ideal
• The role is dealing with in-depth investigative issues needing a high level of ownership and attention to detail
• Proactive and solutions focused approach to work
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to deliver the message with confidence and empathy
• Must be able to listen well and really pinpoint the issue needing to be resolved
• Enjoy working as part of a team, and have the drive to work from own initiative

What will you get in return for your work as a Customer Service Advisor / Helpdesk Advisor?

• The salary is £24,000pa with a realistic OTE of £26,400pa
• Overtime available each month paid at double time
• Working hours are 4 x 10hr shifts across 7 days Monday to Friday between 8am - 8pm, Sat and Sun 8am - 6pm.
• Hybrid working is available 1 day per week and the weekend shifts are all remote working
• Holidays: 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Opportunities for progression and personal development
• Chance to join a fun, dynamic working environment

Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

Your new company
This well-established business is seeking a customer service administrator to join their team for a 3-month fixed-term contract.
Your new role
You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to their customers, processing orders, handling queries and issues, dealing with deliveries, handling invoices and POs and supporting the whole end-to-end order process.
What you'll need to succeed
Your previous experience in customer service and administration will help you succeed in this role. You are experienced at processing a high volume of orders and have worked ina similar environment. You are immediately available for work and are able to get to the site in Cheadle 5 days a week. You have excellent customer service and communication skills as well as being highly organised with a keen eye for detail. You're personable, a team player and can also work independently. You're proactive and work off your own initiative.
What you'll get in return
You will receive an excellent rate of £25,000 which is pro rata for the 3 months. You will be working for a successful business with a lot of opportunity to develop your skills. You will also have access to a great benefits package including holidays, pension, discounts and more.
What you need to do now


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Working Hours: 20 Hours per week

Contract Type: Part time, Permanent (x2)

Closing Date: 14 November 2024

Interview Method: A half day assessment centre followed by an interview between 10am-2pm

Working in a small but busy contact centre with a team of 30+ advisors you will be providing a quality telephone, digital and face to face reception service responding to a range of housing management enquires such as rehousing, rent and to order repairs.

Providing a courteous and responsive service to telephone callers, within the targets and standards set, using an on-line script and various IT systems to provide accurate and appropriate information and advice on the range of services provided. Responding positively to complaints and feedback about the service, and to customer service issues via social media and web chat, in both public and private conversations, whilst protecting the reputation of the organisation. In this varied role you will also be responsible for conducting outbound telephone calls to customers and to colleagues in other departments, carrying out customer surveys, covering reception and dealing with admin tasks to ensure we deliver a first class customer service.

To be successful in this role, we anticipate you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Determine the requirements and needs of customers advising on the most appropriate course of action to support them, liaising with other service areas and agencies where appropriate and arranging assistance where required. Process a range of customer requests and assist in the completion of relevant information in line with service processes and procedures and any relevant legislation, ensuring information provided is accurate and up to date. Contribute to the development and improvement of management information systems identifying areas for improved efficiency and added-value support to the service. Validate documents in accordance with the relevant guidelines, and actively seek to detect and reduce fraud where appropriate. Where required, accurately process payments for customers in line with Manchester City Council’s financial regulations. Proactively identify any potential risks from and to customers accessing the service and escalate any issues through the agreed channels. Develop effective partnerships and collaborative working arrangements with other services. Personal commitment to continuous self development and service improvement. Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications

• Good standard of written English and grammar.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport with team members at various levels.
• Understanding of the cultural and social needs of different sections of the local community.
• Fully self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
• Experience of working with members of the public on phone or face to face.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant software, including Microsoft Office Programs, such as Excel.
• Ability to objectively apply and evaluate process adherence, without undue influence.

You will work Monday to Friday, however you may be required to work weekends in accordance with the needs of the service.

Previous experience within a Contact Centre environment is preferred but not essential.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.

What we will need from you if you’re successful

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
• References (Current and Previous employer)

When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

Other relevant information

Why work for us
Who we are - Manchester City Council
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Calculate your take home pay

Working Hours: 15 Hours per week

Contract Type: Part time, Permanent (x1)

Closing Date: 14 November 2024

Interview Method: A half day assessment centre followed by an interview between 10am-2pm

Working in a small but busy contact centre with a team of 30+ advisors you will be providing a quality telephone, digital and face to face reception service responding to a range of housing management enquires such as rehousing, rent and to order repairs.

Providing a courteous and responsive service to telephone callers, within the targets and standards set, using an on-line script and various IT systems to provide accurate and appropriate information and advice on the range of services provided. Responding positively to complaints and feedback about the service, and to customer service issues via social media and web chat, in both public and private conversations, whilst protecting the reputation of the organisation. In this varied role you will also be responsible for conducting outbound telephone calls to customers and to colleagues in other departments, carrying out customer surveys, covering reception and dealing with admin tasks to ensure we deliver a first class customer service.

To be successful in this role, we anticipate you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Determine the requirements and needs of customers advising on the most appropriate course of action to support them, liaising with other service areas and agencies where appropriate and arranging assistance where required. Process a range of customer requests and assist in the completion of relevant information in line with service processes and procedures and any relevant legislation, ensuring information provided is accurate and up to date. Contribute to the development and improvement of management information systems identifying areas for improved efficiency and added-value support to the service. Validate documents in accordance with the relevant guidelines, and actively seek to detect and reduce fraud where appropriate. Where required, accurately process payments for customers in line with Manchester City Council’s financial regulations. Proactively identify any potential risks from and to customers accessing the service and escalate any issues through the agreed channels. Develop effective partnerships and collaborative working arrangements with other services. Personal commitment to continuous self development and service improvement. Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications

• Good standard of written English and grammar.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport with team members at various levels.
• Understanding of the cultural and social needs of different sections of the local community.
• Fully self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
• Experience of working with members of the public on phone or face to face.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant software, including Microsoft Office Programs, such as Excel.
• Ability to objectively apply and evaluate process adherence, without undue influence.

You will work Monday to Friday, however you may be required to work weekends in accordance with the needs of the service.

Previous experience within a Contact Centre environment is preferred but not essential.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.

What we will need from you if you’re successful

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
• References (Current and Previous employer)

When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

Other relevant information

Why work for us
Who we are - Manchester City Council
Privacy Notice

Calculate your take home pay

Are you passionate about providing good customer service? Are you looking for a role in a fast-paced environment that will challenge you, and bring you high levels of satisfaction? If so, this unique role within the Customer Service team at the University of Salford could be the right one for you.



A little bit about Customer Services…

Customer Service is the part of the Student Administration department that is responsible for the administrative processes that support student registration, graduation, certificate and transcript production and the administration of tuition fees. Customer Service provide an in person front facing service to all students and manage student queries through email and telephony channels. The Customer Service department is divided up into sections: Student Records, Student Registration & Events and Student Fees. At the very heart of the Customer Service team is the desire to provide service excellence to anyone that has the need to interact with our service, all whilst maintaining a firm focus on the evolution of our service using creativity, flexibility and innovation by anticipating and responding to the needs of our diverse student community.



So what will the role involve?

The Customer Service Manager will ensure that processes are completed, and tasks undertaken within Customer Services are done in ways that deliver an excellent customer service and support the requirements from the school, the University and external stakeholders. The role will support business development, manage areas of activity, undertake project work and preform a key account management role for the Directorate.

The role will be responsible for managing staff in the service deployed in support of their area of responsibility within a flexible resourcing system, which will see staff working across functional areas to support University objectives and priorities. In addition, the role will have line management leadership for a group of staff and will be responsible for setting objectives, managing performance, coaching and supporting their development.

The roles will support the delivery of key Customer Service activities such as Registration, Graduation, Certificates and Transcripts and Fees & Awards.



Who are we?

All of us are made of many identities and passions – it makes us who we are, we are proud parents and passionate performers, we’re innovative engineers and network reformers, we’re local, we’re global and all different races, many cultures, many faiths and from many places. We have different genders, we’re proud to be LGBT, we’re younger and older and focus on ability, we’re agile, we’re balanced, we make sure we rest, we’re supported to work the way we’ll do our best. We’re academics, students and colleagues from near and afar, we’re a community of many things – it makes us who we are- It makes us the University of Salford! #UoSEquality



What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.
Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.


If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Mike Taylor (m.r.taylor1@salford.ac.uk) for an informal chat.

Interviews will be held in December prior to the University closing on Friday 20th December 2024

Please note this vacancy closes at 23:55 on the date specified.

The Recruitment Co are looking for Customer Service Advisers for our distribution client based in Stockport.

Duties will include:

• Receiving Inbound Calls
• Using social media to respond to messages
• Replying to emails
• Providing information about products and services
• Taking orders
• Processing payments
• Addressing complaints

Shifts and pay:

9am-6pm 5 days over 7, so must be prepared to work some weekends.

£12 per hour

This is a really exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing company.

Temp to perm for the right candidate.

CPManchesterGS

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 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.

Job Title: Service Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £35,137.71 (£36,358.34 is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Working Monday to Sunday on a rota basis between 7am and 10.30pm, with alternative weekends
Location: Rochdale, Keswick Gardens, Greater Manchester

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter.

The difference you will make as Service Manager

This role is based in a supported housing environment with a vulnerable and diverse group of customers.

You will manage a team of support staff working Monday-Friday 9-5 across three schemes in Swindon.

All three schemes are commissioned to provide low-medium housing-related support. Swindon Young Parents has two sites providing services for young parents aged 16-25 and the Booker House provides services for customers aged 18+ with learning disabilities.

As Service Manager, it would be your job to provide motivational leadership to empower and engage your team to deliver an outstanding service that puts customers first with responsibility for the safe operational management of care and support services.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of managing a team within a supported housing environment with a vulnerable and diverse group of customers
• Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly, encourage feedback and reflection, empower, motivate and gain improvements
• Have conflict resolution skills and be confident and consistent when making decisions
• Experience of reviewing, monitoring and evaluating outcomes in the delivery of support services
• Competent IT skills, including using databases, producing reports and other communications, and analysing key outcomes data to understand and drive service improvements.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Are you looking for your next challenge, combining your experience of customer insight and how to embed that into action across the organisation and support decisions being made? Have you got a passion for managing our Contact Centre, giving first class customer service, managing the customer experience and technology supporting our customer travel information? Yes then read on

Our new Head of Customer role will bring your expertise and leadership to develop and deliver at pace, our new customer experience strategy to increase and diversify how people travel across, through and around Greater Manchester. Changing behaviours, so that more people move from the car to bus, tram, walking and cycling, by making the experience better across every touch point.

Who are we?

Transport for Greater Manchester delivers the transport strategy and commitments for Greater Manchester. We keep Greater Manchester moving and thriving, by working with bus, tram and train operators, managing 'Key Routes', making walking and cycling safer, supporting GM's economy, reducing transport related air-pollution and investing for the future. We help keep Greater Manchester a world-class city region!

We're now facing critical challenges. Since Covid, fewer people use public transport. We need to change this by adapting and developing our products and services to better meet the needs of our communities, businesses and commuters. This will help GM to breathe easier, work more effectively and play better whilst giving us the critical revenue needed to keep investing for the future and developing services for today. Greater Manchester is leading the way in public transport, taking buses back under local control and more is planned to improve rail across our city region. There has never been a better time to join TfGM.

Your Role

As our Head of Customer you will be focused on customer strategy, customer culture, customer service, engagement, insight and customer information. You'll need to understand the diversity of our current and potential customers, while engaging politicians, local communities and businesses within TfGM areas. Keeping your eye on other organisations and sectors to ensure that we are always innovating and driving continual improvement and best in class experiences. Your extensive customer strategy experience, putting the customer at the heart of organisations and driving operational and cultural change off the back of insight. You should have demonstrable experience with technology in a customer space and how it can be used to improve the customer experience and save costs. You could come from any sector with high volume/low cost transactions, often based on non-price factors - quality, convenience, comfort, safety, reliability etc, and a smaller range of products or services, with clearly defined competitors, although travel information experience would be an advantage.

For more info see Job Profile below.

What you’ll bring

What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.

Key experience and skills will include:

Customer strategy experience based on choices around a wide range of non-price related areas (and some price), primarily B2C high volume/low cost transactions.

Managing change in a contact centre, including delivering technology improvements.

Embedding insight across organisations, using evidence, market insight and research.

Excellent relationship and partnership skills, to put the customer at the heart of the organisation.

Experience of customer information, across different channels including printed and digital.

Good experience of a digital offer and using technology to enhance the customer experience and reduce costs.

Travel information knowledge of real time data systems would be an advantage.

A passion for the wider social and economic impact of this role

What we can offer you

A permenant role with a salary of £85,244 - £95,945 per annum depending on skills and experience.

At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance
• Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions
• Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required

What's next?

If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we’d really like to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV and also provide a covering letter providing clear examples of how your experience meets the requirements of the role, all appointments will be based on merit. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on either of these documents. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager.

TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here.

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

NOTE TO AGENCIES we will be accepting direct applications only for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.

Role profile

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Company Description

Title: Service Supervisor

Location: 1 Hardman Square, Manchester M3 3EB

Salary: £28,350

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Monday - Friday
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for co-ordinating impeccable service? Are you supportive, organised and articulate? Do you have what it takes to drive for continuous improvement? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a Service Supervisor who supports their team, enabling them to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a Service Supervisor who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, and loves to cultivate a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Supervision and Training - recruit, train, and supervise catering team, including servers, chefs, and support personnel. Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback to maintain a high level of performance
• Quality Control - monitor food quality, presentation, and service standards to ensure they meet or exceed customer expectations. Address and resolve any issues or concerns promptly to ensure customer satisfaction
• Logistics Management - coordinate delivery, setup, and breakdown of catering equipment and supplies. Oversee the flow of events, including food service, beverage distribution, and guest interactions. Manage inventory and order supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels
• Customer Service - foster positive relationships with clients and guests, addressing their needs and concerns. Handle customer inquiries, requests, and special dietary requirements with professionalism and courtesy. Be curious, solicit feedback from clients to continuously improve catering services

Qualifications

• Previous experience commensurate with role
• Have a contagious passion for food and customer service
• You draw satisfaction from supervising, training, and supporting a team
• Understanding of delegation and influencing skills
• Excellent organisational abilities; high attention to detail
• Concise and effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company

This successful organisation based in Manchester city centre is seeking customer service and retentions advisors to join their team.

Your new role

You will be responsible for upselling and retaining customers. Your main method of contact will be via webchat to customers, but you will also be using email and sometimes via phone. You will also be providing customer support, and being their point of contact. You will have a good understanding of the customer and their needs.

What you'll need to succeed

Your previous experience working within a similar sales environment will help you succeed in this role, including experience within upselling. You are able to build up a good relationship with the customer and understand their needs. You are confident and able to show your personality through your service. You have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and can cope well with a busy environment. You're able to get to the office in Manchester city centre and are also available to work shifts between the hours of 08:00 - 22:00 including some weekends.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a salary of £23,400 plus uncapped commission. You will also have access to a great benefits package including holidays, hybrid working, pension, free parking and more. You will be working for a successful business that offers a lot of opportunity for development.

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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