Rent Smart Wales is a service within Cardiff Council, in place to administer the requirements of Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, which regulates private rented sector housing in Wales by requiring landlords to register and either become licensed themselves or instruct a licensed agent to undertake letting and property management tasks. The service was established in November 2015.
Rent Smart Wales benefits from web-based systems designed with the customer in mind, contact centre telephone technology, partnership arrangements with the 22 authorities across Wales and is being supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign being led by Welsh Government.
About the job
We are looking to recruit a number of enthusiastic individuals to join our inbound contact centre as Customer Service Officers to assist in providing a high standard of customer service to our service users via telephone and email in a Contact Centre environment.
Customer Service Officers are required to support and advise a wide range of customers, both internal and external. The post holders will ensure that our customers receive the highest level of customer service and that their enquiries are resolved at the initial point of contact, where possible
What We Are Looking For From You
Successful candidates will have significant experience of working in an inbound call/contact centre environment delivering customer information and advice services.
Proficiency in the use of web-based customer management systems, along with keyboard skills demonstrating speed and accuracy whilst in a MS Windows (or similar) environment is essential.
Candidates should be customer focussed, have excellent communication and analytical skills be an excellent team player and take an enthusiastic and responsible approach to all tasks.
This is a Welsh Essential Position, which means that the successful applicant must be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written Welsh to a Level 4 Advanced standards. A link to the descriptions of the Welsh Language abilities required can be found below.
Additional information
This role is fully office based at County Hall, Cardiff. This vacancy is suitable for post share.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
The successful applicant should be able to communicate effectively in Welsh to Level 4 - Advanced.
Job Category Customer Services
Department Customer Services
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent
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CUSTOMER SERVICE & LICENSING OFFICER (CONTACT CENTRE / WELSH ESSENTIAL) in Cardiff employer: Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council
Cardiff Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and community engagement. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development within the public sector, alongside a commitment to work-life balance and meaningful contributions to local development projects. Working in Cardiff not only provides a vibrant city atmosphere but also allows you to make a tangible impact on the community.
Contact Details:
Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council Recruitment Team
