Overview
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone?
Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
What You’ll Do
* Manage and respond to complex customer enquiries and information requests within statutory timeframes (e.g. FOI and EIR).
* Monitor and manage shared mailboxes, ensuring enquiries are directed to the appropriate technical teams.
* Contribute to incident response.
* Build relationships with internal teams to identify service improvements and process gaps.
* Champion great customer service and help make the Environment Agency easy to do business with.
* Be an important team player within the Customer and Engagement team, actively contributing to the varied workloads.
The team
The Customers & Engagement team sits within the Environment Planning and Engagement department. We’re a friendly, supportive group working across the area to manage relationships that are vital to our reputation and business delivery. We collaborate with internal teams, political leaders, and communities to deliver high-quality customer service and proactive engagement. We rely on each other’s strengths and expertise to meet our shared goals. We have offices in Preston and Penrith.
Experience/skills required
Essential:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, plain English responses.
* Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a reactive workload and meet tight deadlines.
* A positive, proactive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proven IT skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
* Ability to cope well under pressure and respond to changing priorities.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in engaging with customers and colleagues.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations.
* Experience in customer service (internal or external), both face-to-face and over the phone.
* Understanding of data protection principles.
* Analytical skills and attention to detail.
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