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If you're passionate about improving the experience of residents and visitors in Portsmouth, this role offers the chance to make a real difference. As a Customer Services Officer, you will initially start your career with us on the telephone with elements of written customer correspondence. Based on business need, you may move onto reception and further written correspondence including social media. You will be able to own and resolve issues; in some circumstances your responsibility is to locate the relevant contact for the customer or follow an established procedure and ensure a clean hand over. Full training is provided, but you'll also need confidence in handling unexpected or unclear enquiries.
Job Responsibility:
Initially start your career with us on the telephone with elements of written customer correspondence
Based on business need, you may move onto reception and further written correspondence including social media
Own and resolve issues
locate the relevant contact for the customer or follow an established procedure and ensure a clean hand over
Requirements:
Strong passion for delivering excellent customer service
Confident managing enquiries via telephone, email, and face‑to‑face
Experience dealing with challenging situations or individuals
Excellent spoken and written English
Flexible, organised and able to remain calm under pressure
Active listening skills, empathy, and a non‑judgemental approach
A genuine team player who builds positive, supportive working relationships
Problem‑solving ability and willingness to take initiative where needed
Creative thinking and confidence to identify when processes aren’t working and escalate issues appropriately