Customer Services Advisor - Contact Centre
Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Customer Service Advisor - Contact Centre to join our team.
Location: Trowbridge, WiltshireSalary: £22,932 rising to £23,300 per annum (Professional Services Grade 3 & 3a)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Closing Date: Thursday 20th March 2025
About Us:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond.Our turnover is around £42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.
Customer Service Advisor - Contact Centre - The Role:
Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for a Customer Service Advisor to provide an exceptional service to students, families, and the wider community. You will be the first point of contact, helping with course information, enrolments, and general inquiries.
Customer Service Advisor - Contact Centre - Key Responsibilities:
- Telephones: Answer calls, provide course information, and handle messages.
- Admissions: Support applications and assist with student enrolments.
- Customer Service: Offer exceptional service via phone, email, and web chat.
- Information & Enquiries: Provide impartial guidance on courses, fees, finance, and entry criteria.
Customer Service Advisor - Contact Centre - You:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong communication skills
- Positive, customer-focused attitude
- The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- A team player with attention to detail
Essential Qualifications:
- Hold a Literacy and numeracy level 2 qualification (GCSE A-C/9-4) or equivalent.
Customer Service Advisor - Contact Centre -- Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
- Free onsite car parking
Customer Service Advisor - Contact Centre -- Application Process:
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
To submit your application for this exciting Customer Service Advisor - Contact Centre opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.
Applications for this role close on the 20th March 2025.