A2/ao Customer Service Agent - Leeds, United Kingdom - Insolvency Service

Insolvency Service

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £22,183

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Administrative Officer
A2
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
Insolvency
Business Services Directorate
Type of role:
Operational Delivery
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
8Contents

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Edinburgh, LeedsAbout the job

Job summary:

The Insolvency Service is a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business.

The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.

We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people.

We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.

The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Customer Service Team that is based in Edinburgh and Leeds.

Post holders will need to be flexible to accommodate the rapidly changing needs of the agency, along with having the ability to work independently or with colleagues.

Job description:

Providing excellent customer service, both orally and in writing.
Providing administrative assistance to various business units within BSD.
Ensuring all correspondence is dealt with in a timely manner.
Delivery of professional, prompt & efficient performance in line with processes and guidance.
To understand when queries cannot be answered at first point of contact and be able to accurately refer them to the appropriate business unit in accordance with the service level agreement.
Liaise with relevant professional and technical experts to ensure that cases progress to their appropriate conclusion in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records and safeguard customer data in accordance with agreed policies and processes.
Participate in continuous improvement, training, development, engagement, and change management activities.

Person specification:

Applicants must have previous experience of working in a customer call-centre role dealing directly with customers.

They should ideally possess a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook and possess keyboard skills, or be prepared to learn these as they are essential for this role.

The ability to quickly learn the use of business-related software packages and become familiar with databases and internet searches is required.

Willing to seek guidance and support whenever necessary.
Able to work collaboratively and as an effective and engaged member of the team.
Build effective and productive relationships with colleagues within the team, the wider office and in other areas of The Insolvency Service.

Benefits:

Alongside your salary of £22,183, Insolvency Service contributes £5,989 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

We want you have a good work-life balance and want to support you in all that you do so we offer a great benefits package:

Flexible working arrangements and flexitime.
Full time new entrants to the Civil Service and those Civil Servants on modernised terms and conditions will be entitled to 25 days leave increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years' service.
In addition to this you are entitled to 8 public/bank holidays plus an additional day of privilege leave.
Competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave.
5 days paid leave for learning and development
5 days paid for volunteering
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Staff have access to an employee assistance programme, Workplace Wellness, for confidential, independent support and advice during difficult times in either their professional or personal life.
Learning and development tailored to your role
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Civil Service Pension

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Selection process details:

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Strengths and Experience.

Your personal statement should be no more than 500 words and should explain how you consider your skills and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role.

Please ensure you keep in mind the criteria set out in the person specification when completing your person