Customer Service Specialist

Customer Service Specialist A local authority is seeking a Customer Service Specialist to join a busy Customer Contact team, acting as the first point of contact for a range of services, with a focus on Council Tax enquiries. Key responsibilities Handling enquiries via phone, email, webchat and face-to-face Resolving queries at first point of contact where possible Accurately recording customer information on internal systems Escalating complex cases to relevant teams Supporting customers in sensitive or challenging situations Keeping up to date with services, policies and procedures Additional responsibilities Supporting colleagues with complex queries Contributing to service and process improvements Assisting with workload coordination and service delivery About you Experience in customer service or a contact centre environment Strong communication and problem-solving skills Comfortable handling high volumes and sensitive enquiries Good IT skills and attention to detail Able to work both independently and as part of a team Desirable Public sector or Council Tax experience Working arrangements Typically 2 days remote, 3 days office based (flexibility required)