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Customer Service Advisor

Employer
Act on Energy
Location
Pitchill, Evesham
Salary
Grade C- £21,797 to £24,060
Closing date
27 May 2022

Act on Energy a local energy advice charity is seeking motivated and energetic Customer Service Advisors to join our friendly and professional team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you looking to work in a friendly and energising workplace, helping households to save money and deal with the issues surrounding fuel poverty? If yes,  you may be just the person we are looking for.

Working as part of our advice team you will have excellent customer service skills, be well organised, an excellent communicator verbally & written, a supportive team player, flexible, responsive and timely in your approach. 

You must be comfortable dealing with a range of people over the telephone and at public events, able to carry out the relevant administrative duties and referral processes applicable to the role with accuracy and speed. The goal is to ensure that office operations post telephone enquiries are dealt with efficiently and add maximum value to the charity and the work that we do.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsibility as part of our 1st in line Telephone Advice team supporting the customer calls on a day to day basis.
  • Assist the project team with the delivery of energy efficiency schemes, projects & events.
  • To assist when required with attendance at public events.
  • The production of documents to a high standard of accuracy and presentation using the software provided.
  • Maintain high standards when managing confidential information, complying with Act on Energy’s General Data Protection Procedures GDPR and legal requirements ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data.
  • To achieve agreed outcomes and outputs, and personal appraisal targets, as agreed by line manager
  • To be committed to the Act on Energy’s core values of public service, quality, equality, empowerment and to demonstrate this commitment in the way duties are carried out.
  • To ensure that all duties are undertaken with due regard and compliance with the General Data protection Act 2018 and other legislation
  • To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with Act on Energy’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety legislation
  • The post holder may be expected to work some weekends and evenings as required
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all levels

PERSON SPECIFICATION

You should demonstrate in you CV and covering letter how you meet the requirements of the role. Please ensure that you address each one of the criteria above and below as this will be used to assess your suitability for the post.

Essential:

  • Experience in a customer focused environment
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to drive high standards in relation to customer services
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing across a range of different audiences.
  • Educated to A level standard or equivalent with an excellent standard of written English
  • Demonstrate accurate numerical skills and have an eye for detail when processing information
  • Self-management skills, to enable workload organisation, prioritisation, and implementation, with minimum supervision
  • Flexible approach – demonstrating ability to respond positively to changes in allocation of work at short notice to set deadlines
  • Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and to work with a diverse customer base.
  • Excellent Computer skills including Microsoft word, excel
  • Full driving licence and car owner

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of domestic sustainable energy and affordable warmth issues
  • Knowledge and experience of housing, health and social care services and practice
  • Good general knowledge of energy infrastructure in UK
  • Experience of working in, or in support of, local or other statutory authorities

Characteristics:

  • Enthusiasm and commitment to environmental and social welfare objectives
  • A flexible, dynamic and creative approach
  • Reliable & confident

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Subject to six month probationary period

OFFICE WORKING HOURS

37.5 hours Monday to Friday 9:00am & 5:00pm

OTHER BENEFITS

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme

Training provided

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and covering letter by email or post:

advice@actonenergy.org.uk

Att: Gareth Williams

Operations Director

Act on Energy

Unit 1.4 Lauriston Park

Pitchill

Warwickshire

WR11 8SN

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