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Stratford-on-Avon District Council
About Us
Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 146,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.
At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.
Benefits
As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Flexibility
- A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time posts)
- Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
- Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance
Lifestyle
- Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses
- Eye test voucher scheme
- Everyone Active Gym Membership discount
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- Training and Development opportunities
- Payment of one professional subscription fee
Financial Planning
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future
- Access to free Will writing services
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
- Free town centre parking
What to Expect in the Role
To promote local services, give comprehensive information and advice to our Local Residents covering a variety of Council services and partners services. This could be face to face in our office or via our customer access terminal, on the phone, online or via email.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Resolve queries using appropriate systems
- Take responsibility and ownership of every interaction with Residents with a view to resolve the query at first point of contact
- Be able to be empathetic and show sensitivity to all our Residents
What You’ll Need
- Effective communicator, good organisational, fair delegation and administrative skills
- Experience of working in a customer focused team environment, dealing with customers and giving advice and guidance
This post is offered as a secondment opportunity for internal staff, allowing employees to return to their original post at the end of the secondment period. All parties must agree to the secondment, so please ensure that your Line Manager is supportive before applying. Full agreement from all parties must be confirmed in writing for the secondment to proceed, therefore candidates must have written agreement from their Manager before making an application. This written agreement must be submitted with the application form.
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Right To Work
Applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence could be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by AI, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal applicants may be subject to disciplinary action.
Interview Format
All interviews for this position will be held face to face, as we believe this offers the best experience for candidates and panel members.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact:
- Serena James, Customer Services and Revenues Manager on 01789 260910 or serena.james@stratford-dc.gov.uk
- Claire Yates, Deputy Customer Services Manager on 01789 260707 or claire.yates@stratford-dc.gov.uk
Applications will close at midnight on Monday 3rd August 2026
Interviews will be held week beginning 17th August 2026
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