Customer Support Centre Advisor

12 months Fixed Term to backfill for the current post-holder undertaking a secondment position £26,847 to £30,515 per annum (pro-rated for part-time staff) (career graded) 1 x PT role: 25 hours Option 1: 12– 5pm Monday to Thursday, 11.30am - 4.30pm on Friday Or Option 2: – Monday: 09:30 – 17.00, Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 – 16:30, Friday: 09:00 – 16:30 Quote from Hannah a recent new starter “I joined Teignbridge as a Customer Support Advisor three months ago, and I am really enjoying the role. The training has been comprehensive, and the team have all been extremely welcoming and encouraging. I love how varied the position is, and that I have the opportunity to make a real difference to residents within my community.” Do you thrive on variety, enjoy a challenge, and love all things customer-oriented? We are looking for a part time Customer Support Centre Advisor who is passionate about delivering outstanding service and resolving customer enquiries at the first point of contact. You'll be part of a friendly, multi-disciplined team where customer focus drives our performance and continuous improvement. What You will Do:

• Provide exceptional front-line customer service across all service areas and access channels.
• Resolve routine enquiries efficiently and empathetically.
• Take ownership of customer interactions, especially in emotive situations, empowering and influencing customers toward positive outcomes. What You will Bring:
• Experience in inbound/outbound contact centre environments or similar customer-facing roles.
• Confidence in handling challenging conversations with professionalism and care.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4 or above, or equivalent competency gained through work experience and learning. We are Better Together You'll enjoy working as part of a supportive team, helping us deliver our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work, and visit. We can offer:
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working – Part office based, and part home based.
• Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station).
• A refurbished modern zero carbon emissions office space.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
• Heavily discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunities for career and self-development.
• 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.
• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy – equivalent to GCSE Maths and English at Grade C (4) or above.
• Bring relevant experience or transferable skills, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.
• Pay close attention to detail and remain calm and composed under pressure, especially in challenging situations.
• Excel in customer service, with clear and accurate communication skills when engaging with colleagues, the public, and partner agencies.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to team goals and shared success. It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification. Closing Date: 11 th October 2026 @ midnight Interview Dates: 14 th October 2026