A place to make a difference
Salary
£27,984 per annum, pro rata (£15.38 per hour)
Location
Peterborough, Hybrid, 2 days from home after successful probation period.
Details
Permanent, part-time position (minimum 15 hours per week) with flexible working hours between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Successful candidates will be required to attend a four-week full-time training programme (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm) before moving to their contracted part-time hours.
About The Role
As a Customer Service Advisor, you’ll manage repair-related enquiries, diagnosing faults and making sure our customers are looked after quickly and effectively. You’ll deliver exceptional customer service, balancing their needs with those of our contractors and internal stakeholders, keeping everyone updated throughout the process. Your professionalism, efficiency and empathy means you’ll build strong customer satisfaction.
About You
The essentials
- You’ll bring experience from a contact centre environment.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service through clear, accurate, and empathetic communication.
- Resilient and solutions-focused when handling complex or challenging customer conversations.
- Experienced in accurately recording customer interactions using CRM and bespoke IT systems.
The desirables
- Knowledge of housing maintenance and repairs would support your success in the role.
- Evidence of confidently managing challenging customer situations and achieving positive outcomes.
Interview Process
We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are – a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.
Stage 1: A Place to Connect
A Teams interview with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.
Planned Days: 16th of September
Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths
You’ll be invited to an assessment centre at our Peterborough office. On the day there will be role related assessments and a behavioural/scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You’ll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance.
Planned day: 23rd Septmber and 24th of September at 17:00.
The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.
A place to build a future
We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:
Generous time off
28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
Health & wellbeing support
Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
Financial perks
Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
Future-focused benefits
Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
Family-friendly policies
Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
Career development
From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.
This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.
Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.
Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.
If you have any queries about the role, please email: PeopleServices@accentgroup.org
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
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