What is a Customer Service Advisor at Sovereign?

Our Customer Service Advisors are at the centre of what we do. The team is the first point of contact for our 140,000 customers. They rely on us to be there when they need support and you will be owning and resolving their queries.

This is a full time and Fixed Term opportunity, where you'll be working shifts on a rota basis, either 7am – 3pm, 3pm – 11pm, 12pm – 8pm or 1pm – 9pm. You'll also support the team with a Night Shift of 11pm – 7am, this is also on a rota split across the whole team.

The first 6 months will be based in our Basingstoke office then we can offer you hybrid working.

What we look for

We are looking for people with great customer service skills who have the ability to actively listenOur calls can be complex and difficult so you will need to be resilient.We need you to have good computer literacy. We use multiple systems which you will be using while talking to our customers.The ability to turn a problem in to a solution.Empathy and a passion for helping peopleThe ability to connect and communicate with colleagues across the businessThe majority of our customers call about repairs, so an understanding of what can happen in a home is an advantage. What we offer you

As a member of the Customer Services Team you will be part of an engaging, friendly and supportive working environment. Your Team Manager will be focussed on bringing out the best in you, giving back what you put in.

We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.

Some of our benefits include:

GBP450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choiceFlexible working25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits packageA generous pension scheme matching up to 12%Life cover as soon as you join usYou will be a part of our Recognition scheme where you can be gifted retail vouchersA range of wellbeing discounts including Gym MembershipsA wide selection of other benefits available Our new head office in Basing View, Basingstoke offers a great space to work in. We provide everything you need to start work in our light, spacious and friendly office environment. There is even free tea and coffee and a subsidised café!

About us

It's a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations.

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and believe that diverse talent makes us stronger. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!