Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Waste Management Team at West Northants Council is seeking a Waste Customer Service Administrator to provide high-quality customer service and support to residents regarding waste management queries. The role involves processing customer inquiries through various channels and assisting with the introduction of new waste systems. The position is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service and a willingness to engage with residents effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Efficiently process waste management service-related customer queries.
- Provide front-facing advice through telephone calls, emails, and online systems.
- Support residents with inquiries regarding Household Waste Recycling Centres.
- Assist with general Waste Management administrative tasks.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the waste operations team to manage queries.
Key Skills:
- Experience in delivering excellent customer service.
- Confidence in engaging with customers regarding new waste service systems.
- Understanding or experience with Council waste services.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Attention to detail and strong computer skills.
- Experience in data analysis and report production.
- Great communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Northampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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About The Role The Waste Management Team at West Northants Council is seeking to recruit a Waste Customer Service Administrator. We are looking to recruit a friendly & confident communicator who will enjoy supporting our residents with a high level of customer service. The role requires someone who is organised and works well under pressure as we introduce new customer facing waste systems. In this role you’ll provide support to the Waste Management service, an essential service used by all West Northants residents. Your primary role will be to efficiently process waste management service related customer queries and provide front facing advice, through multiple channels, including telephone calls, emails and other online waste systems. Primarily dealing with enquiries regarding our Household Waste Recycling Centres the role will also provide support on other general Waste Management administrative tasks. You will be supported by colleagues in the waste operations team to proactively manage residents’ queries, helping to ensure the smooth management of waste services to fulfil the Council's statutory duties. The role is for an initial 12 month period - fixed term contract and we would potentially welcome any internal applicants looking for a secondment opportunity.
About You Ideally you will have experience delivering excellence customer service. You will be confident in engaging with customers and service users on the introduction of new waste service systems, giving support to residents over the phone and online. You will need A sound understanding or experience Council waste services (training will be provided) Ability to work independently, using own initiative Ability to prioritise and work efficiently To enjoy the challenge of contributing to and helping residents Attention to detail and computer skills supporting back office functions Experience of data analysis and producing reports Great communication skills Excellent customer service skills to ensure our colleagues and partners have a positive experience.
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