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Tamworth Borough Council
Customer Services
Customer Service Officer
£26,403 - £28,598 per annum
Hybrid working contract
1 x 37 hours per week temporary until 19 July 2027
1 x 37 hours per week temporary until 31 October 2026
Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant and well-connected borough with a rich heritage and a growing population of over 77,000. With strong transport links, an evolving town centre, green spaces, leisure and cultural attractions, it is a great place to live and work. Exciting times lie ahead as the Council delivers major transformation, including multi-million-pound investment such as the Future High Street Fund, helping to restore the town centre as a thriving community hub. Working for Tamworth Borough Council means making a real difference for local people, as part of a skilled and ambitious workforce supported to do its best in a positive and empowering environment.
Tamworth Borough Council’s customer service team is at the heart of council services. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our vibrant team where you will be delivering exceptional customer experiences and working to resolve enquiries at first point of contact.
Each day brings a different challenge; you will need to be a great team player and confident communicator.
This role requires frequent contact with our customers, handling enquiries across several channels including telephone, digital and face to face, at our recently opened customer service reception based at Marmion House. You will take ownership for, and resolve, a wide range of enquiries relating to council services. You will effectively signpost customers to partner agencies where necessary, ensuring a seamless customer service experience all while offering an excellent service to the residents of Tamworth.
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When applying for this role please outline how you meet the criteria listed below:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure both independently and as part of a wider team
- To have knowledge and/or experience of delivering customer services across multiple contact channels including telephone and face to face
- Focused on customer service with an empathetic approach and the ability to adapt methods to meet the needs of a diverse customer base.
- Confident in the use of computers and an awareness of digital customer service systems
- Experience in handling a wide range of complex queries
This is a hybrid working contract, there is a requirement for some of duties to be carried out at home and some on site. Site attendance will constitute more than 40% of available working time.
We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), for further details please refer to the application information document on our website.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Owen Catley, Senior Customer Service Officer or Tracey Lattimore, Senior Customer Service Officer on 01827 709709 or email Owen-Catley@tamworth.gov.uk or Tracey-Lattimore@tamworth.gov.uk.
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For further information and to apply please visit Tamworth BC Jobs.
Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply.
If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk.
Closing date: 30 July 2026
Interview date: 10 August 2026
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In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. Therefore, you are advised to submit your completed application as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Following the closing date, the Recruiting Manager will shortlist, and you will be notified.
Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans.
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