Total 370 customer service job vacancies in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1RN

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

Key duties:

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

What you'll need to succeed

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

What you need to do now

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

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

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

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

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

• A service that offers ease of access and intuitive navigation

• Consistent and high-quality contact management

• A service driven by customer insight and demand analysis

• A service that is delivered through appropriate delivery channels

• A service which has resilience and scale

• A service that is efficiently delivered

Main Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for you to,

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

The hours of work are 9.00 -17.00 Monday to Friday

The position is fixed term role for two years

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

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

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

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

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

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

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

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

Our benefits:

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

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

Our recruitment process:

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

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

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Customer Service Advisor

Stockton-on-Tees

£134.20 per day

6 month temporary contract

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

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

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

So, where will you be working?

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

The difference you will make:

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

What we need you to have:

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

What would be nice for you to have:

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

Working Pattern:

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

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

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

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

Registered Service Manager - Burntwood/Staffordshire

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

Registered Service Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Registered Service Manager to join us in leading our residential service specialist rehabilitation service/ABI(Acquired Brain Injury) in Burntwood. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

Our Registered Service Manager will be working alongside local authorities, healthcare professionals and the families of the people we support as well as leading a team to ensure that people gain more independence in their daily lives and have positive outcomes.

You will be managing the day-to-day running of the service(s), developing and implementing person centred support plans, conducting care needs assessments, recruiting and inducting new colleagues, completing supervisions/appraisals, completing medication competencies and medication audits, attending mutli-disciplinary meetings, completing quarterly audits and reports, effectively manage the services P&L, ensure regulatory, legislative, internal and contractual requirements are met including relevant notifications and adherence to policies and procedures. You’ll be a friendly, dynamic and caring leader with a passion for the care sector and delivering the best support.

You will also take part in the on-call rota

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Registered Service Manager having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Registered Manager should have previous experience as a CQC registered manager in a care management role, be willing and able to undertake CQC registration and a Level 5 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals with autism, acquired brain injury, complex individuals with mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

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

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

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

Benefits Include:

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

Main Responsibilities

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

The Ideal Candidate

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

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

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

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

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

Benefits Include:

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

Main Responsibilities

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

The Ideal Candidate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To undertake through each patients individual care plan, those duties delegated by the Team Leader and Case Manager, which the Health Care Assistant has been trained and is competent and confident to perform. These tasks include: - Re-assess patients in receipt of products from the Trust as delegated by SpecialistNurses. Provide support for patients and carers. Be competent in undertaking urinalysis, and obtaining urine specimens. Assist/advise in the completion of bladder charts (frequency and volume diaries). Communicates very sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives with empathy and reassurance. Record personally generated patient interactions and interventions and update them as agreed and instructed. Recommend products as agreed, To deal as appropriate with unpleasant conditions such as exposure to body fluids. Undertake drainage of residual urine (female patients), ( once competency is achieved) Provide emotional care for patients within your specialist sphere of work. In the course of your clinical work provide appropriate help to patients who require physical assistance. Organises own workload in conjunction with team and Trust requirements. Use a computer tablet remotely for all patient records. Record data and evidence of activity as requested via Systm One Provide teaching informally on a one to one basis ie to patients/carers Interpret the combined results from urinalysis, portable bladder ultrasound and bladder charts (frequency and volume diaries), seeking advice from colleagues as appropriate. The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants. To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our 5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process. Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience. Further information will be provided post interview. This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

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

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

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

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

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, holiday and pension scheme
• Hybrid

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Angard Staffing is the dedicated provider of Customer Service Advisors to Royal Mail’s contact centres across the UK. Due to an increase in workload volumes, we are looking for candidates who have a passion for customer service to join the team on a temporary basis at our key site in Stoke.

The aim of the role will be to provide first time solutions for customers, via telephone and email, within agreed handling times whilst delivering excellent quality of service. We are looking for candidates who are familiar with working in a contact centre and are comfortable using a multi-screen environment.

Start date: 14/10/2024
Pay rate: £12.97 per hour
Office Location: Royal Mail, Cooper House, Lakeside, Festival Way, Stoke on Trent, ST1 5RY
Temporary Contract: up to 12 weeks (with potential for this to be extended)
Hours: Around 37.5 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00am – 18:30pm Monday – Saturday, and 9am – 4pm Sunday (flexibility to work Saturdays is essential)

*Annual leave is not permitted during the first two weeks of training - minimal annual leave after this may be authorised if it is pre-booked however cannot be guaranteed*

Desirable qualities

You will need to be confident on the telephone and able to communicate with customers politely and effectively. Desirable qualities would include:

• A proven record in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Quick, accurate typist with a high attention to detail.
• A proven record of delivering exceptional quality and meeting personal quality targets.
• An ability to deal with difficult complaints in a kind, supportive and professional manner.
• Excellent telephone manner and telephony experience with an ability to deal with colleagues at all levels essential.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of email, spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Creative problem solver, owning the issue through to resolution.
• Proficiency with inputting specific datasets, must be accurate, concise and consistent.
• Able to make decisions involving money based on specific guidelines.
• Achieve first time resolution with quality telephony responses.

What experience/skillset do you need?

• A passion and commitment for delivering a great customer experience
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads to timescales
• Flexible and innovative with ability to easily adapt to changing customer demands
• Enthusiastic and responsive - seeking a positive resolution for all customers
• Self-motivated. Able to work as part of a team or alone
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Call centre/contact centre experience would be desirable but not essential
• A good level of spoken English and the ability to communicate clearly

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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

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

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

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

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, holiday and pension scheme
• Hybrid

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

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

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

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

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Job Title: National Roads Telecommunications Service, Senior Regional Service Delivery Manager

Your New Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to join the National Roads Telecommunications Service team within our Digital Services directorate. To help keep our roadside operational technology & Regional Operations Centres connected, - we are seeking a dynamic and experienced telecommunications professional who can blend aspects of Service Management and Business Relationship Management together into a unique and rewarding role.

Working closely with the National Roads Telecommunications Service (NRTS) service provider, you will oversee the delivery of telecommunications services to a wide range of regional & national projects. These could range from regional projects renewing technology or stretch to large, complex infrastructure projects. Building a detailed knowledge of the services for which you are accountable, you will act as a point of contact across diverse internal & external stakeholders to support the business in delivering investments in the Strategic Road Network, resolving challenges faced today and helping to deliver the new services and technology of the future.

What you'll be leading on:

• Oversee the delivery of telecommunications services, ensuring they meet agreed-upon service levels and performance metrics. Reviewing and approving all scheme designs, pricing and that they are deployed in line with technical and contractual requirements.
• Manage incident, problem, and change management processes in accordance with ITIL practices, and potentially act as a team lead for these ITIL practice areas. Coordinate with technical teams to resolve service issues promptly and effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as the primary point of contact for all service-related inquiries. Understand client business needs and objectives and align telecommunications services accordingly.
• Conduct regular client meetings to review service performance, address concerns, and identify opportunities for service enhancements. Represent NRTS at various forums and stakeholder meetings.

To be successful you'll need;

• Experience working in complex technical, commercial and contractual services. Ability to communicate positive and negative information and apply innovative approaches to problem solving.
• Experience of successfully supporting projects and able to work within a programme.
• Service delivery management in a technology driven environment. Able to write service designs, engage with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate an understanding of policy, legislative, regulatory and operational documentation and the importance of these documents.
• ITILv3 or ITIL v4 practitioner or significant demonstrable equivalent experience. Project and program management practitioner level such as Prince 2, SAFE, MSP etc or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Degree qualification or significant demonstrable experience in a relevant technical area: electrical engineering, telecommunications, traffic technology, computer systems or related technologies.

A bit about us

The Digital Services Directorate is a growing and vibrant team and there has never been a better time to join us as we go through our transformation programme. We are helping to transform the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data and technology services from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient way.​ Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real time information to our customers, integration with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they develop, to improve journey safety and reliability.

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