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Reference: CCC00381Description: Role: Customer Service Advisor - Fixed Term 1 YearThe Role and About the Person you are looking for:If youre looking for a career in local government then join our customer service team!The teamWe are the lifeblood of Cambridge City Councils workforce; our advisors are routinely promoted to positions in all teams across the Council, including housing, council tax, transformation, environmental services, elections and housing repairs. Joining our team is a good first step in achieving your career goals, as the skills and knowledge you will gain working as a customer service advisor are valued in every team across the council.The roleOur team are crucial to the residents of Cambridge, assisting them with a variety of situations. During a typical day you could begin by helping someone who has found a dog and end it with a tenant who has lost a roof tile, with a healthy dose of noisy neighbours, home improvement plans and runaway cows to fill your time in between!This role can evolve into a hybrid working; our advisors help customers face to face at our offices in central Cambridge as well supporting residents by telephone, email and web chat, training also needs to be completed in person in our offices.It is a challenging role, as there is continuous demand for our services. Additionally, as in all walks of life, some customers who need our support may have mental health conditions, or could be facing life-changing housing situations, so the ability to remain calm and continue to help customers who are in the midst of difficult circumstances is essential.What youll be doingAs a Customer Service Advisor, we will look to you to provide help and advice to customers with a diverse range of queries, questions, and situations so youll be able to demonstrate your ability to build relationships, take ownership and use your initiative to make decisions for the benefit of our customers.You will have the chance to work in partnership with all services within the Council and to keep the customer journey at the forefront of what we do.About youBecause not all days are the same, you need to be flexible and adaptable as well as having a high degree of computer literacy and attention to detail. Being resilient and not taking offense are key personal attributes the role requires, so if you have these skills and want a career in local government, apply to join our team today.Love customer service roles and still want to progress?Our career grade programme will support you to do just that. Demonstrate your achievements through examples of where you have gained a new skill or gone above and beyond for our customers, you can be considered for progression within the customer services team.If you have the talents, we are looking for then we want to hear from you.The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure a check.What we can offer:A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeAgile and Flexible workingAnnual leave purchasing schemeAnnually negotiated pay and award progressionConfidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policiesFlexible Bank HolidaysFree swimming at CCC swimming poolsGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)Gym Memership salary sacrifice schemeHome & Electronics salary sacrifice schemeLifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UKs leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkts, attractions and moreProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on roleRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremonySubsidy for public transportYour Care dynamic wellbeing platformHours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week. Working Pattern: Monday to FridayContract: Fixed Term 1 YearSalary: 28,624 to 31,067 per annumLocation: Mandela House, CambridgeMore Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.If you would like an informal chat, please contact Ilona Balfe on 01223 458671 or email debbie.grace@cambridge.gov.ukApplication Process: To be considered for this role, please scroll below to Apply Online and complete an application.If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the Useful Links (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on CCC Job OpportunitiesRegion: Location: Salary: GBP 28,624 to GBP 31,067 per annumPackage: Contractual hours: 37Basis: Full time