Ipswich Borough Council Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE – Hybrid working Salary: £26,824 - £29,540 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed term until 30 June 2026, required as soon as possible Reference: 0567 Ipswich Borough Council's Customer Services Team is a fast-paced, growing service. Putting customers at the heart of everything we do and getting it right the first time is our priority. As a Customer Service Adviser, you will be working in our busy contact centre. You’ll be required to provide high standards of customer service, responding to, and resolving a wide range of enquiries as the first point of contact by telephone. Some email and face to face customer interaction may also be required. You must demonstrate a proven track record in front line customer services, and possess excellent communication, problem solving skills and enjoy working with members of public. You will have Math’s and English GCSEs at pass level or NVQ level 1 in Customer Care, excellent knowledge of MS Outlook, the internet or similar software. You will need excellent telephone and IT skills and the ability to communicate detailed information and promote self-service to customers. You will be passionate about getting it right first and provide a prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service. You will be required to work within a shift pattern covering the operational hours of 8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. This post is offered on a fixed term basis to 30 January 2026. This is a hybrid working role, after you have completed your training (with a minimum of 2 days per week working in the office). We offer a comprehensive training package, including 1-2-1 training, ongoing development, and support. You will be part of busy and target driven contact environment, delivering excellent customer service on behalf of Ipswich Borough Council. As well as a good salary, we offer: a career average pension scheme generous holiday and sick pay entitlements subsidised parking for work and leisure public transport discounts free swimming and gym membership cycle purchase scheme plenty of personal and professional development opportunities hybrid working opportunities Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues. For more information Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf). For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Katrina Strzelec by emailing katrina.strzelec@ipswich.gov.uk. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place. How to apply Please complete you application by visiting our recruitment website. Closing date: 1pm, 23 January 2026 Interview date: 29 January 2026 Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications. Please note CVs are not accepted. DBS clearance is required for this role.