Customer Service Advisor (CIVICA)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Civica works in partnership with Canterbury, Dover and Thanet
Councils locally to provide Customer Service, giving advice and
support to local residents and visitors on a variety of services.
Civica is a ‘can-do’ organisation; honest about what we do and
how we conduct ourselves – and always proud of our services
and people. We strive for excellence and value our staff- we offer
flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits- we are
recognised as Gold (standard) in 'Investors in People' and Top 25 in the Glassdoor 2019 Employees Choice Best Place to Work.
Due to expansion of the service and internal promotions, we are
currently looking for people with strong communication skills and a
commitment to providing a high standard of customer service to
join our friendly team. The role is predominantly telephone based,
however there is the potential for dealing with people face to face
and via email and social media later on. Previous knowledge of
council services is not necessary as full training is given however
previous experience of working in a busy Customer Service
environment is essential.
We are looking for people who can work from one of our local
offices if required (by prior arrangement), however we offer
flexible arrangements for working either in an office, from home or
a combination of both for the right candidate.
A standard DBS check is a requirement for this role.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact David
Croft or Matthew Lewis on 01227 862000.
To apply please click the following link to the Civica webpage: https://apply.workable.com/civica-uk-ltd-1/j/D91515B7AC/
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Customer Service Advisor (CIVICA) roles across Canterbury City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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