Job summary About the RoleCustomer Service Advisers are the first point of contact with library customers and library partners. The role involves continual interaction with users of the library, face to face, via email or by telephone and is a job where you can have a significant impact on the customer experience. As well as helping customers find and use resources, this role is also detail oriented and involves performing administrative and clerical duties and organising library material and information. Main duties of the job About the RoleCustomer Service Advisers are the first point of contact with library customers and library partners. The role involves continual interaction with users of the library, face to face, via email or by telephone and is a job where you can have a significant impact on the customer experience. As well as helping customers find and use resources, this role is also detail oriented and involves performing administrative and clerical duties and organising library material and information. About us About Us Libraries in Oxfordshire are trusted spaces, free to enter and open to all. Our libraries offer a range of books, digital and other resources and trained staff to help our customers. We provide cultural and creative enrichment, promote reading and literacy and provide digital access and support for our users. Our aim is to help everyone achieve their full potential and to lead healthier and happier lives with greater prosperity and stronger, more resilient communities. Job description Job responsibilities About Us Libraries in Oxfordshire are trusted spaces, free to enter and open to all. Our libraries offer a range of books, digital and other resources and trained staff to help our customers. We provide cultural and creative enrichment, promote reading and literacy and provide digital access and support for our users. Our aim is to help everyone achieve their full potential and to lead healthier and happier lives with greater prosperity and stronger, more resilient communities. About the Role Customer Service Advisers are the first point of contact with library customers and library partners.The role involves continual interaction with users of the library, face to face, via email or by telephone and is a job where you can have a significant impact on the customer experience.As well as helping customers find and use resources, this role is also detail oriented and involves performing administrative and clerical duties and organising library material and information. About you This front-facing role requires excellent customer service skills, and experience within a Local Authority or similar environment, such as a library, would be a plus. You will need to follow procedures and maintain confidentiality and have confidence with ICT and learning new systems, and use your initiative to manage unexpected problems and situations as and when they occur. You will need a cool head in completing tasks under pressure and to strict timescales. Rewards and benefits Culture of flexible working Technology tosupportagile working where role permits 25 days holiday pro rata, p.a. plus bank holidays Option to buy additional holiday Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employers contribution of up to 19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities tosupportyour ongoing development Ourcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitmentto: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,Twitter andInstagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk Job description Job responsibilities About Us Libraries in Oxfordshire are trusted spaces, free to enter and open to all. Our libraries offer a range of books, digital and other resources and trained staff to help our customers. We provide cultural and creative enrichment, promote reading and literacy and provide digital access and support for our users. Our aim is to help everyone achieve their full potential and to lead healthier and happier lives with greater prosperity and stronger, more resilient communities. About the Role Customer Service Advisers are the first point of contact with library customers and library partners.The role involves continual interaction with users of the library, face to face, via email or by telephone and is a job where you can have a significant impact on the customer experience.As well as helping customers find and use resources, this role is also detail oriented and involves performing administrative and clerical duties and organising library material and information. About you This front-facing role requires excellent customer service skills, and experience within a Local Authority or similar environment, such as a library, would be a plus. You will need to follow procedures and maintain confidentiality and have confidence with ICT and learning new systems, and use your initiative to manage unexpected problems and situations as and when they occur. You will need a cool head in completing tasks under pressure and to strict timescales. Rewards and benefits Culture of flexible working Technology tosupportagile working where role permits 25 days holiday pro rata, p.a. plus bank holidays Option to buy additional holiday Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employers contribution of up to 19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities tosupportyour ongoing development Ourcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitmentto: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,Twitter andInstagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Oxfordshire County Council Address Summertown Library, South Parade, Oxford OX2 7JN Employer's website