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The Advice Service Supervisor will be part of a supervision team overseeing the delivery of high-quality telephone-based advice through our Adviceline. Reporting to the Advice Service Manager responsible for the service, the role involves supervising staff and volunteer advisers, managing the smooth running of advice sessions, maintaining quality standards, and providing operational and technical support. Working closely with colleagues across the service, the postholder will help ensure Adviceline is accessible, well-staffed and responsive to our client’s needs. A key focus of the role is supporting, motivating and developing staff and volunteers, creating a positive and inclusive working environment where people feel confident, valued and able to deliver the best possible advice to clients.
Job Responsibility:
Supervising staff and volunteer advisers
Managing the smooth running of advice sessions
Maintaining quality standards
Providing operational and technical support
Supporting, motivating and developing staff and volunteers
Creating a positive and inclusive working environment
Ensuring Adviceline is accessible, well-staffed and responsive to our client’s needs
Requirements:
Previous advice experience, including up to date knowledge of welfare benefits systems
Experience in supervising, coaching, developing or mentoring staff and/or volunteers
Ability to provide clear, supportive and constructive feedback
Ability to stay focused, calm and decisive when working in a busy and noisy setting
Strong digital skills, including confident use of case management systems
Previous experience of working in a fast-paced telephone service environment
A commitment to the aims and principles of Citizens Advice