Television Licence Field Officer

Capita; Perth; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent services company is seeking a Television Licence Field Officer in Perth. In this role, you will conduct door-to-door visits, helping potential customers understand TV licence legislation and assisting them in obtaining one. The position offers a competitive salary of £31,650 annually, a company car for personal use, and a flexible working schedule. Ideal candidates are proactive and possess strong interpersonal skills. No prior experience is necessary, making this an excellent opportunity for those eager to develop in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday

Company matched pension

Life assurance

Cycle2work scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Access to salary before payday

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Previous experience in a similar role is not essential, strong communication skills are prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door visits to properties where no TV licence is registered.
• Listen to customer reasoning for not having a licence and make informed decisions.
• Accurately record visit details and complete daily timesheets.
• Explain and sell benefits of all licence payment schemes.
• Attend court when required to give evidence in prosecution cases.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written English

Physical mobility

Job description

Job title

Television Licence Field Officer

Job description

As a Television Licence Field Officer, you will visit customers currently without a TV licence at addresses throughout the Kirkcaldy area helping them firstly understand and comply with the legislation behind the TV licence, explaining how they can obtain one, and enabling them to find a payment plan that works for them.

Benefits

• £31,650.00 annual salary
• Company car that includes personal use
• Mileage allowance paid in line with published HMRC rates, including mileage between visits and the commute to and from your home each day
• 36.5‑hour week on a flexible shift pattern with the potential for a four‑day working week
• Home‑based role; you will visit people in communities across your region. Ideally you will be living in the KY4, KY11‑KY12, EH47‑EH48 and EH52‑EH55 postcode areas

Core responsibilities

• Conduct door‑to‑door visits to properties where no TV licence is registered
• Listen to customer reasoning for not having a licence and make an informed decision on next steps
• Accurately record visit details and complete daily timesheets via the handheld device
• Explain and sell the benefits of all licence payment schemes
• Take and accurately record payment details
• Attend court when required to give evidence in prosecution cases
• Carry out work and attend meetings as directed by the Visiting Manager
• Take records of interview under caution

What you’ll need to bring

• Full UK driving licence
• Physical mobility for daily visits to multiple locations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an excellent standard of verbal and written English
• Previous experience is not essential; excellent communication skills are the key requirement

What's in it for you?

An opportunity to develop new skills and confidence in a role that keeps you active, supported by a network of colleagues working to keep the community connected to their favourite live programmes.

• Competitive salary of £31,650.00 pa
• Company car which includes personal use

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, and plenty more
• Safeguarding commitment: safe working measures including body‑worn video cameras for all colleagues
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing, travel, and technology
• Access to up to £500 of your salary before payday each month, plus budgeting and savings features to support your financial wellbeing
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll receive four weeks of both engaging virtual classroom training and one‑to‑one training in your working location with one of our experienced trainers. Your two weeks of virtual classroom training will take you through the key aspects of your role, building a strong foundation for you to accelerate your growth as a Visiting Officer.

The one‑to‑one support in the Field will follow on from this, further enhancing your knowledge and skill within the Field, with hands‑on exposure covering the important aspects of the role, such as how you approach and interact with our customers, how to use our technology and the best way to excel following our processes and policies.

Our on‑going support is also what makes us stand out from the rest, with both a management and coaching team that is not only experienced but will help you grow and exceed your own expectations and progress your career, whether that’s into a management role or within the wider business.

What we hope you’ll do next

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Location: Perth, United Kingdom

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent