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Customer Support Officer


Company : Babergh


Location : Stowmarket, England


Created : 2025-06-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theCustomer Support Officerrole atBabergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theCustomer Support Officerrole atBabergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1AD Full Time, 37 hours per week Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity for 18 monthsJob DescriptionBabergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1AD £26,835 - £30,060 per annum (pro rata for part time) Full Time, 37 hours per week Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity for 18 monthsFull time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for committed, flexible and proactiveCustomer Support Officersto join ourCustomer Support Team . You will have a positive outlook and will share ourvalues, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.About The RoleThe role will be a mix of both home working and working at our customer access points on a rota basis across Stowmarket, Sudbury, Shotley, Hadleigh and Eye between the hours of 8.45am - 5pm Monday - Friday.Our team members provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment via various communication methods with the majority being a high volume of telephone enquiries (between 65-85 calls handled per day, per officer).Officers are customer focused, organised, and able to work accurately whilst applying processes and ensuring that customer queries are resolved as much as possible at the first point of contact.About YouTo be successful, you will need to be an excellent communicator, as this is a frontline position, providing customer support to our residents and communities.You will also need to demonstrate empathy, highly tuned listening skills and the ability to quickly understand customer queries and develop solutions to problems using your own initiative.You will need to be organised with good IT skills and the ability to adapt to the needs of customers and the team. This is an exciting, fast paced role, where no two days are the same.Our Customer Support Team enjoy an ongoing commitment to learning, development and creativity.We believe in putting the customer at the heart of everything we do and are always striving to improve the service we provide.About UsWorking together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.Benefits Of Working For UsGreat opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Program Employee Assist Program Health Care OptionsFor more information, visit ourEmployee Benefits page ()and view 'The best things about working for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (youtube)'to find out what our employees say about working for us.Our ways of workingWork is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.For more informationIf you wish to discuss the hybrid working approach for these roles, or for an informal discussion, please contactGary Allenby either calling01449 742887or read theJob Description, Person Specification (pdf)andAddendum (pdf)before applying for this job opportunity.Closing date: 5pm, 11 June 2025When applying, please ensure:that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only. your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.About The TeamHow to applyStep 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement templateStep 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the ‘Person specification ’ section of the (JD and PS)Your statement should:Be no more than 2 sides of A4 use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted) be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed. Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Information Technology Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils by 2x Get notified about new Customer Support Officer jobs inStowmarket, England, United Kingdom . 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