Parking Processing Appeals Officer - Chatham, United Kingdom - Medway Council
Description
Role:
Parking Processing Appeals Officer
Contract: 3 months with possibility of being extended
Salary:
up to £11.32 p/h
Hours: 37 per week - completely office based
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To assist in the provision of an effective back office parking service contributing to Medway's commitment to it's community and environment.
To deal with correspondence, challenges, representations and appeals against parking enforcement activity, requiring exercise of judgement and discretion, and issue permits to residents and businesses within Medway.
To assist with the smooth running of the parking processing team on a day to day basis, helping to create an environment and structure that provides
excellent customer service.
Support the work of other processing staff during periods of absence or unusually high volumes of work to maintain the efficient provision of administrative services.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
- Essential_
- Educated to GCSE "C" grade in English and Maths or equivalent.
Experience
- Essential_
*Previous demonstrable experience of
providing an administrative support service
*Experience in
dealing with written enquiries from the public providing clear and concise written responses.
*Demonstrable experience of providing a
customer focused telephone enquiry advice and information line for the public.
*Demonstrable experience within a
parking enforcement environment.
Demonstrable experience of working within a
busy customer services environment.
- Desirable_
Skills
- Essential_
*Demonstrable ability to use written and oral communication skills to present varied information in an understandable way to a range of audiences.
*Demonstrable ability to work within defined procedures and to work independently, using initiative to deal with straight forward situations, referring to supervisor/line manager for unusual or difficult problems.
*Demonstrates the ability to deal with some work related pressure, for example from deadlines, interruptions or conflicting demands.
*Can demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination or sensory skills where there is either some demand for precision and speed or considerable demand for precision in the use of these skills (e.g. data processing or speed typing)
*Demonstrable ability to be polite and courteous when dealing with members of the public.
*Demonstrable ability to explain straight forward tasks to others, where required.
*Demonstrable ability to handle and process cash/documentation relating to considerable financial amounts accurately (up to £1000 per day)
*Assertive and able to deal with appropriately and effectively with conflict.
Main contacts are dealing with enquiries from members of the public and clients. the post holder will also be expected to liaise with the police.
The post holder will be required to deal with occasional exposure to disagreeable, unpleasant or hazardous environmental working conditions or people related behaviour.
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary:
£10.88-£11.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chatham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
Work Location:
In person
Expected start date: 04/12/2023
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