Customer Services Officer - Part Time Permanent
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,761.59 to £30,243.26 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Maldon, Essex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Maldon District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MDC001908 |
Summary
Description
If you love working with customers in a fast-paced environment that offers a diverse environment where no day is the same; this role could be for you!
Customers are at the heart of everything we do at Maldon District Council. These roles are at the centre of the organisation and you will assist in providing a front-line response to customer enquiries and play an integral part in the consistent delivery of a reliable and professional service.
In these roles you will assist in the day-to-day completion of the team workload to achieve high performance, with a customer centric focus. With a strong customer focus and “right first time” approach to service delivery you will inspire and champion the council’s Customer Strategy and help to deliver our programme of transformation.
To succeed in these roles, we need you to be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills and enjoy working in a busy environment. You should be able to use IT systems and have a good academic background.
About this role
You will be required to respond to a wide range of queries from customers and residents regarding waste, planning, revenues & Benefits and environmental queries using our in-house systems, telephone and written correspondence. We are looking for someone that is be enthusiastic with a flexible approach and has plenty of experience dealing with customers.
The successful candidate will be confident using IT equipment and packages competently and able to undertake general administrative work. A knowledge of the Council, its’ functions and the district would be an advantage but is not essential to succeed.
Please note this role will be subject to a Basic DBS Check
If you love working with customers in a fast-paced environment that offers a diverse environment where no day is the same; this role could be for you!
Customers are at the heart of everything we do at Maldon District Council. These roles are at the centre of the organisation and you will assist in providing a front-line response to customer enquiries and play an integral part in the consistent delivery of a reliable and professional service.
In these roles you will assist in the day-to-day completion of the team workload to achieve high performance, with a customer centric focus. With a strong customer focus and “right first time” approach to service delivery you will inspire and champion the council’s Customer Strategy and help to deliver our programme of transformation.
To succeed in these roles, we need you to be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills and enjoy working in a busy environment. You should be able to use IT systems and have a good academic background.
About this role
You will be required to respond to a wide range of queries from customers and residents regarding waste, planning, revenues & Benefits and environmental queries using our in-house systems, telephone and written correspondence. We are looking for someone that is be enthusiastic with a flexible approach and has plenty of experience dealing with customers.
The successful candidate will be confident using IT equipment and packages competently and able to undertake general administrative work. A knowledge of the Council, its’ functions and the district would be an advantage but is not essential to succeed.
Please note this role will be subject to a Basic DBS Check
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