Specialist Customer Service Representative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cheshire West and Chester Council offers a dynamic and innovative Library Service. With a network of 22 libraries, a mobile library service and a range of 24-hour online services.
Organisation Cheshire West and Chester Council Location Winsford Job Category Libraries and Archives Grade CWAC NJC - Grade 4 Salary Min £21,189 pro rata per annum Salary Max £21,968 pro rata per annum Hours per week 18.5 Weeks per year 52.143 Employment Type Fixed Term Contract Duration 12 months Closing Date 02/07/2023 Ref No W2748Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
You will be part of an inspiring Libraries Team, contributing to the delivery of an innovative community-driven library service. You will assist in the delivery of a comprehensive range of excellent customer focused services, promoting the aims of the library service.
You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to develop positive working relationships and be able to deal with varied situations in a pragmatic and supportive manner. You will have the energy and enthusiasm to deliver the range of services we provide.
Responsibilities include assisting customers with queries, providing varied digital support, operating library management systems, processing and shelving library stock and providing and taking part in a full range of activities for adults and children to help encourage library use and promote reading.
Are you team player who thrives in a constantly changing environment, who really knows what it feels like to receive and give great customer service?
If so, we are looking to recruit a Specialist Customer Services Representative to fill a position at Winsford Library.
This is a 18.5 hour temporary 12 month position to cover maternity leave.
Pattern of hours:
Week 1
Week 2
Av
Mon
off
Mon
off
Tue
off
Tue
off
Wed
9-5
Wed
off
Thu
9-5
Thu
9-7
Fri
12-5
Fri
12-5
Sat
off
Sat
9-1
Hours
19
Hours
18
18.5
For more information please see www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or contact Claire Mickleburgh on claire.mickleburgh@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or 01606 275065.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £10.90 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Specialist Customer Service Representative roles across Cheshire West & Chester's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,189 - £21,189 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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