Customer Advice & Support Advisor - Jedburgh Library Contact Centre - SBO09240
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,995.90 to £27,058.15 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Jedburgh, TD8 6HH |
| Company: | Scottish Borders Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SBO09240 |
Summary
Job Details
Grade: 5A
Hourly Rate: £13.69 - £14.82
Salary: £24995.9 - £27058.15 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: 35
Interviews will be held week commencing 11 August 2025.
Role Purpose
Are you a people person with a passion for helping others? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, vibrant environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at the Jedburgh Library Contact Centre, located within the lively Jedburgh School Campus.
As a Customer Advisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality support to residents and visitors across the Scottish Borders. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
Handling Live Chat, online contact forms, and customer emails
Updating Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates accounts to ensure accurate billing
Assessing Blue Badge and Bus Pass applications Providing face-to-face, telephone, and digital support across a wide range of council services
Supporting the delivery of a welcoming and inclusive library service to the local community
We’re seeking someone who is:
Friendly, approachable, and confident in dealing with the public
A quick learner with strong IT skills
Experienced in delivering excellent customer service.
Comfortable working in a busy, school-based environment with lots of activity and energy
You’ll be part of a supportive and dynamic team that makes a real difference in the community. This is a varied and rewarding role.
Essential
At least 5 SCE Standard Grades at level 3 or above (or equivalent) including English.Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Jacqueline McNeill by telephone on 01835 824000 ext 8415 or by email at Jacqueline.McNeill@scotborders.gov.uk
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.