Customer Communications Assistant (1 year FTC) in London

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (UBTC) is an inclusive organisation where we respect and value everybody’s contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We strive to be excellent in everything we do to be best in class and it is our people that help to make our business a great place to work.

A brilliant opportunity to join Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (UBTC) at a time of significant growth. UBTC was founded in 1999, initially operating a one boat service from South East to Central London. Today UBTC has a fleet of 21 vessels, serves 24 piers and carries over 4.6 million passengers, providing a unique transport offering to London’s commuters and visitors, connecting them to their homes, places of work and river-side attractions, in an environment that is unmatched by any other form of London transport. UBTC operates the only commuter service on the Thames and occupies a distinct market position for tourist and visitor experiences by linking the majority of riverside attractions. This unique offering extends to private charters and UBTC’s portfolio will deliver sustained expansion both to the East and West London, with a target to grow to 9m annual passengers by 2030. The business is now also moving into light freight logistics which plans to relieve London’s congested road network within the next 3 years.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responding to Customer Feedback and Complaints: Address customer feedback and complaints promptly, demonstrating empathy and professionalism in your responses, whether through email, CX software, social media, or live chat. Resolve issues effectively and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Communicating Delays and Service Changes: Utilise Twitter and Live Departure Screens to communicate any delays, cancellations, or service changes, such as river disruptions and Thames Barrier closures, ensuring passengers are well-informed.
• Answering Inbound Calls: Answer incoming calls knowledgeably, handling general inquiries, and providing appropriate responses. Ensure consistent and high customer service standards in phone interactions.
• Managing Postal Logistics: Efficiently handle inbound and outgoing post, coordinate courier services, and maintain organised postal collections. Ensure the secure distribution of received and external post.
• Providing Administrative Support: Offer accurate administrative support to various departments as required. Assist with tasks such as setting up meeting rooms and ordering catering.
• Office Supplies and Petty Cash: Manage office supplies, stationery, and consumables, keeping storage organised. Handle the company’s petty cash facility in line with policy.
• Updating Databases: Maintain and update administrative databases, including group booking records and lost property logs, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
• Supporting Social Media Strategy: Contribute to the execution of the social media strategy by responding to queries, complaints, and compliments on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Trust Pilot, and TripAdvisor.
• Assisting with Administrative Tasks: Support the office with various administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, travel bookings, word processing, printing, and more, as needed.
• Assisting Business Manager and CEO’s EA: Collaborate with the Business Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO by assisting with tasks like raising purchase orders, compiling meeting agendas, and formatting documents.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and the company’s policies, contributing to a safe working environment.
• Parking Coordination: Coordinate staff and visitor parking allowances and related documentation.
• Resource Efficiency: Ensure efficient use of materials and resources to reduce waste and cut costs.
• Commitment to Equality & Diversity: Understand and respect the importance of equality and diversity in the workplace, promoting an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Requirements

Essential

• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for building positive relationships both within the organisation and with customers. Effective communication fosters understanding and trust.
• PC Literacy: Proficiency in PC usage and software, including MS Office, is important for efficiently carrying out various administrative tasks, document management, and data analysis.
• Organized and Detail-Oriented: An organised approach and attention to detail are critical for managing administrative tasks, databases, and customer communications. Prioritisation skills ensure that essential tasks are addressed promptly.
• Experience with Customer Communications: Having experience with handling a high volume of customer inquiries, whether in person or virtually, equips you to address customer needs effectively and resolve issues.
• Full-Time Commitment: The ability to work full-time at the defined location ensures consistent availability to support customers and perform administrative duties.
• Adaptability and ‘Hands On’ Approach: A willingness to adapt to changing service demands and take a proactive, hands-on approach is valuable for maintaining a high level of service quality.
• Team Player: Collaborative and positive teamwork is essential for achieving common goals and maintaining a harmonious work environment.
• Autonomous Worker: The capacity to work independently and take initiative in solving problems and managing tasks is valuable in an administrative role, especially when addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues.
• Passion for Communication: A genuine passion for communicating with others, whether internally or externally, can enhance customer interactions and contribute to a positive work atmosphere.
• Committed to Excellence: A commitment to continual improvement and a desire to exceed standards can drive better performance, customer satisfaction, and overall success in the role.

Desirable

• Public transport sector knowledge
• Prior experience with Zendesk, Twitter(X), Facebook and Instagram or similar customer service software
• A*-C English Literature/Language A-Level (or equivalent)