Customer Services Officer

Salary: £26,409 - £27,711

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 7 April 2025

Customer Services - Where Service Excellence Begins

Wiltshire Council's Customer Services team acts as the first point of contact for our customers by telephone, face to face, email and social media. We provide advice, information and assistance to ensure enquiries are resolved to the customer's satisfaction. This is an opportunity to work in our Chippenham hub and have a meaningful impact on the residents of Wiltshire.

As a Customer Services Officer (CSO) you will be responsible for resolving enquiries across a broad spectrum of services such as Highways, Waste and Recycling, Environmental Health, Housing, Blue Badges, Schools Admissions and Elections. Therefore, the ability to multi-task and gain knowledge for several different services is essential for this role, as is being able to work in a busy and often pressurised environment.

The Customer Services team operate from 08:30am to 5:00pm so your working pattern will fall within these times. The role will primarily be office-based, with the possibility of some remote working, depending on business requirements.

We are looking for an individual who can unpick complex queries using intelligent questioning and negotiation skills to get to the root of the issue. Proficiency in different IT systems, including Microsoft, is essential, and our own CRM call logging system, which you will get full training for. If you're motivated, proactive, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and eager to contribute new ideas, this opportunity provides full support for your personal and professional development.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Carly Williams, Customer Services Team Leader, at Carly.williams@wiltshire.gov.uk.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

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Application process

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