Apprentice Customer Service Assistant

It's a really exciting time to join our busy and dedicated Licensing Team within Regulatory Services and we have a fabulous opportunity for an Apprentice Customer Service Assistant to work with us on a 12-month contract. Keeping people safe is at the heart of everything we do, and you will be given the unique opportunity to work across our socially and economically diverse Borough, helping us to develop and deliver a first-class service across the full range of licensing regimes, including taxis, Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, animal licensing and street trading. No two days are the same in this fast-paced team. You'll be answering queries and providing excellent service to our customers from a wide variety of backgrounds. You'll provide advice and guidance face to face, electronically and over the telephone, whilst following a regulatory framework. You'll also play a key role in supporting our Taxi Licensing Training Officer, helping to administrate and facilitate the in-house training courses to our customers. You'll also work towards the Customer Service level 2 apprenticeship, and we'll give you the time each week to complete this.

• GCSE Maths and English grades A-C/4 or above or function skills level 2 in each subject.
• A good understanding of good customer service and the ability to deal with challenging situations and behaviours in a sensitive and professional manner.
• The ability to provide appropriate and accurate advice and guidance within a regulatory framework.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to respond appropriately to customers with a range of different needs.
• Good attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of maintaining customer confidentiality.
• Experience of using the Microsoft Office package
In return we offer you full training and support to fulfil the role requirements, as well as the opportunity to work with internal and external partners to maximise knowledge and develop regulatory skills.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Please note: As part of our compliance and safer recruitment requirements, references will be sought for all successful candidates following interview. A reference must be provided by the candidate's current or most recent employer or training provider. Where this does not cover the last three years, an additional reference will be required from the candidate's next most recent employer or training provider. Posts subject to statutory regulation may require additional scrutiny. Personal/character references will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

We can also offer you:
• A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• A range of flexible working options, including some hybrid working, as appropriate
• Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.
• A flexitime scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Family and carer friendly policies.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.