Customer Service Advisor - 6-Months Fixed Term

NECSWS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical

25 days leave

Life Assurance

Pension Plan

Flexible Benefits

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

NEC Software Solutions is seeking a Customer Service Advisor on a 6-month fixed-term contract in Wales. The role involves handling enquiries by phone, online and email, processing DAF-related applications and performing eligibility checks within a fast-paced environment.

You will input data into the NEC system, liaise with applicants, and strive to meet service targets while delivering high-quality customer care. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering customer service via multiple channels.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to verify information and resolve inquiries accurately.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for applicants via phone, online, and email.
• Process applications and perform data entry into NEC system.
• Conduct eligibility checks and liaise with applicants to gather required information.
• Adhere to service standards and respond professionally to inquiries.
• Support team in meeting service targets and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Customer service

Phone support

Email support

Teamwork

Tools

NEC system

Job description

Customer Service Advisor - 6-Months Fixed Term

• Contract

Come join us and make a difference in the world!

Full time 37.5 hours a week (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

• NEC manage the Discretionary Assistance Fund (DAF) on behalf of our client the Welsh Government.
• The DAF team award clients with cash, grants and white goods to individuals experiencing financial hardship.
• Our core function is to verify and resolve grant applications against set criteria
• We help customers over the phone, online and by email.

The Role

We support delivery of Discretionary Welfare Fund (DAF) contract work via online, telephone and postal applications. Act as first point of contact for applicants and system administrator for the NEC system to allow applications to be input and processed.

• Process emergencypayments and individual assistancegrant applications.
• Managing and processing data in a fast-paced office environment.
• Liaise with applicants to process information into the DAF solution.
• Undertake eligibility checks with the applicant, seeking information direct from the applicant, utilising additional sources for confirmation.
• To fully understand the legislation and criteria involved in awardingemergencypayments and individual assistance grants and process applications accordingly.
• Comply with Processing Services Customer Charter when dealing with all incoming and outbound calls.
• Work as part of the team in achieving targets set by the Service Manager.
• Deal with incoming and outgoing correspondence relating to Local Welfare Provision either by telephone, email, or letter.
• Deal with and respond to enquiries from clients, citizens, and internal colleagues in a positive and professional manner.
• Act as a key deliverer of the DAF contract.

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an aboveaverage pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
• 4 x basic salarylife assurance coverfunded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributionsup to a maximum of 8.5%
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, financial probity checks, references and occupational health checks.
• Depending on the nature of the role a DisclosureBarring Service (DBS) check may also be required.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.

Who We Are:

We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.

Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.