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The Scout Association
Customer Services Advisor
United Kingdom
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- The Scout Association
- Closes
- 03 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job Title: Customer Service Advisor
Location: Lancing, West Sussex (Hybrid: 2 3 days on-site)
Salary: GBP25,685 per annum, Band C, Level 3
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About Us
Join Scout Shops Ltd and be part of a team that puts customers at the heart of everything we do. We support the Scouting community, volunteers, parents, and retail customers across the UK and worldwide.
The Role
We re looking for someone who can deliver friendly, professional, and efficient service every time. As a Customer Service Advisor, you ll help deliver top-class support to our customers. You ll respond to enquiries, process returns, and assist with personalised orders.
As our Customer Service Advisor, the Key responsibilities are:
Respond to customer enquiries via email, live chat, and social media. Support wholesale, retail, and international customers. Handle complaints and customer reviews professionally. Assist with returns, order processing, and personalised orders. Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure a seamless serviceWhat we are looking for in our Customer Service Advisor:
Proven customer service experience, ideally in retail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Problem-solving ability with a focus on accuracy and detail Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities Strong work ethic with a focus on accuracy and attention to detailWhy Join Us?
At Scout Shops Ltd, you ll join a supportive, values-driven team with opportunities to learn and grow. Your work helps make a positive impact on Scouting across the UK.Benefits:
We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years service, plus additional days at Christmas Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary Family-friendly employer with generous family leaveFor a full list of our benefits, click .
Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Tuesday, 12th August 2025.
Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday, 19th August 2025.
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Ad ID: 5416909222
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