Customer Service Advisor

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Training and development

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Customer Service Advisor to join our dynamic Contact Centre. Working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, you’ll be based in our Town Centre office with the flexibility of home working to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

You’ll join a team focused on delivering outstanding customer service, with guidance and support to meet quality targets, regular training, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Four GCSEs (grades 9–4) required.
• Previous experience in customer support.
• Digital proficiency and ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-volume Contact Centre.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to customers to meet agreed needs.
• Deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced contact centre environment.
• Receive ongoing professional development with regular coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Customer service

Digital proficiency

Empathy

Education

GCSEs (grades 9–4)

Job description

Position reference: 50119205

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Contact Centreteam as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

Are you looking to be part of something special? Do you enjoy delivering outstanding customer service? Are you energised by a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and supportive colleagues? If so, we have an exciting opportunity that could be exactly what you're after.

We are currently seeking a Customer Service Advisor ( Monday -Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm ) to join our dynamic Contact Centre. We want candidates who can make a positive difference to our customers’ experience by showing empathy and offering help, guidance, and support to those who need it most. By working 37 hours per week in our fantastic Town Centre office, you’ll become part of a collaborative team, with plenty of opportunities to learn from your peers throughout your time with us. You’ll also enjoy the flexibility of home working, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

As a member of our Customer Experience Team, you’ll receive guidance and support to meet agreed quality and performance targets, as well as exceed customer expectations. We are dedicated to your ongoing professional development, offering regular one-to-one feedback, training, call coaching, and mentoring.

Now is a great time to join us, especially as we roll out innovative technology during our Microsoft transformation and pursue ambitious plans to enhance our access channels and services for customers.

Interviews will be held week commencing 21 st September

About Us

Our work continues to have a significant impact, contributing positively to the future of Barnsley. We are committed to fostering an environment where individuals can reach their full potential, recognising that dedication and ambition are highly valued within our borough.

Applicants should possess four GCSEs (grades 9–4), previous experience in customer support, digital proficiency , and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-volume Contact Centre. In appreciation of your contribution to our mission and values, we offer a comprehensive benefits package detailed in our Just4You programme.

At Barnsley, our core values are honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and pride in our work. As a team member, you will receive consistent support to help you achieve excellence. We are dedicated to promoting learning and development tailored to individual needs—whether advancing into leadership roles or pursuing flexible online training.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CV's are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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