Customer Contact Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,307.67 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | Boston, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Public Sector Partnership Services |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Exciting opportunity to join our Customer Contact Team here at Public Sector Partnership Services!
PSPS are recruiting Customer Contact Assistants to join our well-established team, supporting over 661,000 contacts a year, from our local offices in Boston, Spalding and Horncastle.
This role will be based at our Boston Offices on a 2-year fixed contract.
It is expected however, that you will be able to organise own travel to attend PSPS offices and other worksites when required to do so.
Do you want to work in a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong one team ethos?
We are looking for quick thinking, solution focused individuals, who work with a one team approach to improve standards of service delivery. Our recruitment package supports our new Assistants through an exclusive and bespoke 6-month programme of training and mentoring.
As a Customer Contact Assistant, you will provide an efficient, effective and customer-focused first point of contact for customers who contact us via telephone, email, post, webchat or face to face, spanning across our 3 Client Council districts. You will provide customers with a knowledgeable and professional service covering a range of council services. Ensuring that all contacts are managed in an efficient, caring manner and that excellent customer service is delivered.
What you will need:
Working in a busy Contact Centre environment, you will be able to communicate effectively by telephone, in writing and face-to-face.
Previous experience in working in a customer focused environment.
Hold Grade C (4) or above (or equivalent) in English and be competent in using Microsoft Office packages.
Extensive experience in dealing with challenging customers with a passion for exceptional customer care.
Be flexible and adaptable to service requirements and change.
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail when following processes.
Work professionally with others and able to use own initiative.
Be confident to actively promote all self- serve and digital contact channels and assist with a variety of admin tasks
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Michelle Chapman, Customer Contact Team Leader on 07340 246477. Or come and meet us in person at PSPS Recruitment Event at Boston United Football Club on 9th September 17:30-19:30pm to learn more about the role, the team, and our organisation.
Who we are
PSPS (Public Sector Partnership Services) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) which is wholly owned by East Lindsey District Council, South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council. The Company provides a range of services including Human Resources & Payroll, Financial Services, Procurement & Contracts, ICT (Information and Communications Technology) & Digital, Customer Contact, Revenues & Benefits, Health & Safety, and a range of Corporate Support services.
Company culture
At PSPS, we are driven by a clear mission: “Together, we will provide high-quality professional services, achieving outstanding performance, satisfaction, and confidence for our customers, communities, and colleagues.”
We pride ourselves on our vibrant and inclusive culture. Our award-winning teams enjoy a variety of events throughout the year, including:
All-In Days, Leadership Days & Team Away Days: Opportunities for growth and bonding.
Annual Awards Night: Celebrating our achievements.
Staff Briefings: Keeping everyone informed and engaged.
Early Careers Programme & Buddy Scheme: Supporting new and Entry level talent.
What do I get in return?
Local Government Pension Scheme- Secure your future with a robust pension plan, 23.1% employer contribution
Annual leave- Enjoy 26 days plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra plus your birthday off* We also provide an option for you to flex when you take your bank holidays.
Hybrid working- Coming together and learning from each other is important, through Hybrid working our employees can work from home and office, with a minimum of 2 days working in our offices per week
Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance- Emotional guidance can be accessed via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
Employee Benefits platform- Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and leisure discounts
Employment policies- including gender neutral Family Parental leave policy and Time off provisions to support those special and also challenging moments in our employees’ lives
Career progression- Opportunities for professional growth and development
*A qualifying period will need to be completed to obtain these benefits
Want to find out more?
View our corporate video
Visit our website
PSPS is an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly and PSPS has also committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
PSPS reserve the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews will be arranged when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
PSPS are recruiting Customer Contact Assistants to join our well-established team, supporting over 661,000 contacts a year, from our local offices in Boston, Spalding and Horncastle.
This role will be based at our Boston Offices on a 2-year fixed contract.
It is expected however, that you will be able to organise own travel to attend PSPS offices and other worksites when required to do so.
Do you want to work in a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong one team ethos?
We are looking for quick thinking, solution focused individuals, who work with a one team approach to improve standards of service delivery. Our recruitment package supports our new Assistants through an exclusive and bespoke 6-month programme of training and mentoring.
As a Customer Contact Assistant, you will provide an efficient, effective and customer-focused first point of contact for customers who contact us via telephone, email, post, webchat or face to face, spanning across our 3 Client Council districts. You will provide customers with a knowledgeable and professional service covering a range of council services. Ensuring that all contacts are managed in an efficient, caring manner and that excellent customer service is delivered.
What you will need:
Working in a busy Contact Centre environment, you will be able to communicate effectively by telephone, in writing and face-to-face.
Previous experience in working in a customer focused environment.
Hold Grade C (4) or above (or equivalent) in English and be competent in using Microsoft Office packages.
Extensive experience in dealing with challenging customers with a passion for exceptional customer care.
Be flexible and adaptable to service requirements and change.
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail when following processes.
Work professionally with others and able to use own initiative.
Be confident to actively promote all self- serve and digital contact channels and assist with a variety of admin tasks
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Michelle Chapman, Customer Contact Team Leader on 07340 246477. Or come and meet us in person at PSPS Recruitment Event at Boston United Football Club on 9th September 17:30-19:30pm to learn more about the role, the team, and our organisation.
Who we are
PSPS (Public Sector Partnership Services) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) which is wholly owned by East Lindsey District Council, South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council. The Company provides a range of services including Human Resources & Payroll, Financial Services, Procurement & Contracts, ICT (Information and Communications Technology) & Digital, Customer Contact, Revenues & Benefits, Health & Safety, and a range of Corporate Support services.
Company culture
At PSPS, we are driven by a clear mission: “Together, we will provide high-quality professional services, achieving outstanding performance, satisfaction, and confidence for our customers, communities, and colleagues.”
We pride ourselves on our vibrant and inclusive culture. Our award-winning teams enjoy a variety of events throughout the year, including:
All-In Days, Leadership Days & Team Away Days: Opportunities for growth and bonding.
Annual Awards Night: Celebrating our achievements.
Staff Briefings: Keeping everyone informed and engaged.
Early Careers Programme & Buddy Scheme: Supporting new and Entry level talent.
What do I get in return?
Local Government Pension Scheme- Secure your future with a robust pension plan, 23.1% employer contribution
Annual leave- Enjoy 26 days plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra plus your birthday off* We also provide an option for you to flex when you take your bank holidays.
Hybrid working- Coming together and learning from each other is important, through Hybrid working our employees can work from home and office, with a minimum of 2 days working in our offices per week
Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance- Emotional guidance can be accessed via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
Employee Benefits platform- Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and leisure discounts
Employment policies- including gender neutral Family Parental leave policy and Time off provisions to support those special and also challenging moments in our employees’ lives
Career progression- Opportunities for professional growth and development
*A qualifying period will need to be completed to obtain these benefits
Want to find out more?
View our corporate video
Visit our website
PSPS is an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly and PSPS has also committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
PSPS reserve the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews will be arranged when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.