Customer Services Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Peters is the UK's leading specialist supplier of children's books and furniture to schools, academies, public libraries and multi-academy trusts, and we're passionate about inspiring children and young people to read.
Are you an enthusiastic, organised, team player with excellent communication skills and attention to detail looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for a Customer Services Advisor to join our busy team.
The role:
- To deal with with incoming enquiries via phone and email.
- To maintain a high standard of communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
- To promote Peters products and services to potential customers.
- To determine quick fixes for immediate issues.
- To act as the “voice of the customer” within the company.
- To follow established procedures for logging, processing, and chasing queries and orders to meet agreed Key Performance Indicators, Service Level Agreements and other quality standards.
- To provide administrative support to the wider business
About you:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A demonstrable ability to prioritise workload.
- To be computer literate and familiar Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- First class attention to detail.
- To be well organised, with good time management skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult or distressed customers.
The rewards:
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays which increase with service up to 27 days.
- Discounted parking at the Arcadian to use on weekdays plus weekends.
- Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday.
The details:
- Up to £23,000.00
- Full time, Monday – Friday.
- Based on site at the Birmingham site
- Office location: 120 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, B5 6RJ.
If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact Tulsi Patel, our HR Manager at Tulsi.patel@peters.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th March 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 17/03/2023
Reference ID: Customer Service Advisor - Peters
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Customer Services Advisor roles across Peters Booksellers'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 General.
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 £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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