At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly voice for residents, handling calls and enquiries with empathy.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full training, and ongoing support.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on high-profile projects and grow your career.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on people's experiences while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in customer service and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 12150 - 14850 Β£ per year.
Customer Advisor β Part Time β Permanent β Β£25k prorata (Β£13.5k) - Swinton
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Customer Service Advisor, Call Handler, Contact Centre Advisor or Administrator who enjoys speaking to people and is confident dealing with a variety of enquiries.
You will be the first point of contact for residents, providing a professional and helpful service across telephone, email and text.
Some conversations may be sensitive or challenging, so you will need to be calm, patient and empathetic, with the ability to manage expectations and know when to escalate an issue.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer incoming calls from residents and deal with enquiries in a professional and empathetic manner.
- Handle sensitive, challenging or occasionally difficult conversations confidently.
- Respond to emails and text messages promptly and professionally.
- Record enquiries, updates and actions accurately on internal systems.
- Arrange, confirm and cancel appointments where required.
- Liaise with surveyors and operational teams regarding appointments and access arrangements.
- Keep resident records and electronic job files accurate and up to date.
- Prioritise workloads and escalate urgent, complex or welfare-related concerns appropriately.
- Provide clear and accurate information to residents.
- Support the wider team with general administration, data entry and record keeping.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will ideally have
- Previous experience in customer service, call handling, contact centre, administration or a similar role.
- Experience dealing with customers who may be upset, frustrated or anxious.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong administration and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- A calm, resilient and professional approach when working under pressure.
- Good judgement and the confidence to escalate issues when necessary.
- A friendly, approachable and empathetic manner.
What's in it for you?
- Join a supportive and friendly team.
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile project.
- Gain valuable experience working with residents, surveyors and operational teams.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's experience of the service.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted
Customer Advisor in Swinton employer: Forrest Recruitment
As an HR Manager in the vibrant Manchester City Centre, you will join a dynamic and supportive work culture that values independence and innovation. The company offers flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to shape your role and make a significant impact within a thriving business. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and development, this is an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.