Customer Services Advisor FTC
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,492 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Braintree, CM77 8FG |
| Company: | Eastlight Community Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Eastlight-160 |
Summary
Agencies
Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.
Who We Are
Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.
The Role
Are you excited and driven to deliver an excellent customer service?
Can you thrive in a busy environment where your can-do attitude and organisational knowledge delivers outstanding results for our customers every time?
If so, we have an opportunity for you to join our frontline Customer Service team as an Advisor on a 6 month Fixed-Term basis.
You will be the backbone of our business who will provide exceptional support to all our customers whilst responding to a wide range of queries.
In this role, you will promote Eastlights’ online services and support our customers with any queries via our phone lines and email communications. You will achieve this by keeping our customers informed of timescales and developments, about their accounts while requesting feedback upon resolution to ensure the best quality of our services. You will also develop and maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues, customers, and all other stakeholders.
The successful candidate will Undertake administrative tasks relating to our customers’ queries, by utilising Excellent attention to detail and ability to problem solve effectively. We are looking for a high standard of verbal and written communication skills, ensuring all interactions are clear and concise. Excellent IT skills including knowledge of MS Office Suite are vital for this role.
Benefits and Compensation
To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:
- £29,492 per annum
- 6 month Fixed-Term Contract
- Full time
- Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
- Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
- A healthcare cash plan, life assurance
- Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
Next Steps
At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.
Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk
Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.
Any internal applications from employees whose roles are formally at risk will be given priority consideration for this position in accordance with our redeployment process.
Important Dates
Closing Date: 28 September at 23:59pm
Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 6 October in person at Braintree Hub.
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