Job Description
Note: This is a 7months fixed term contract role working part time 30hrs a week.
Support delivery of our Eligibility Services contract work via online, telephone and postal applications. Act as first point of contact for applicants and system administrator for the NEC system to allow applications to be input and processed. Process applications, queries and payments using the computerised NEC interface, ensuring:
1. Professionalism in gathering the data
2. Sufficient and accurate data recording
3. Recording in a timely manner.
4. Liaise with applicants to process information into the Northgate System.
5. Undertake eligibility checks with the applicant, seeking information direct from the applicant and utilising additional computerised interfaces for confirmation.
6. To fully understand the legislation and criteria involved in the various eligibility services.
7. To comply with Processing Services Customer Charter when dealing with all incoming and outbound calls.
8. To complete statistical information as instructed by the Service Manager
9. To act on requests for support regarding system access and used by the customer.
10. To work as part of the team in achieving targets set by the Service Manager
11. Deal with and respond to enquiries from clients, citizens and internal colleagues in a positive and professional manner
12. Share your knowledge with others to ensure continuity in your absence, ensuring handover is in place in advance of any planned absence
Qualifications
13. Experience of contact / processing centre working.
14. Experience of processing data with attention to detail and good accuracy.
15. Excellent telephone manner.
16. Knowledge of service centre processes, policies and procedures, such as escalation procedures, service level agreements and client service standards.
17. Excellent computer skills.
18. Excellent knowledge of Google Mail and its additional functions such as: Google Drives, Google Forms, etc.
19. Excellent communication and written skills with the ability to work confidently with customers and internal colleagues.
20. Demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding operational targets.
21. Well organised.
Additional Information
We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:
22. Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
23. 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
24. 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
25. A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of
26. A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
27. All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like.