Job Description

We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Public Health and Corporate Resources

Service Area

Office of Chief Executive

Hours

37

Number of Jobs

2

Location(s)

Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

26,403 - 28,142



This vacancy is with Kirklees Direct the council's telephone contact centre. Currently homeworking arrangements as well as office based in Civic Centre 3, Huddersfield. Your working week will be Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am and 6pm to meet the needs of the customer.


The services we handle enquiries on behalf of include Adult Social Care, Council Tax, Housing Benefit, Housing Repairs, Planning and Building Control, School Admissions, to name but a few. On a day-to-day basis you will always provide excellent customer service in a positive, sensitive, and respectful manner, adapting your approach as appropriate to ensure equality of access for all.


Many of our customers are vulnerable, carry complex set of circumstances and can be demanding about a resolution to their needs. Equally the work can be very rewarding, and many individuals and families will benefit significantly from the advice and guidance you will provide.


You will be required to access various computer systems to retrieve and input information and up-date customer records in accordance with agreed procedures and protocols. You will need accurate keyboard skills with the ability to talk and type and have an understanding of GDPR and confidentiality issues relating to customer information.


Full training will be given to enable you to acquire an in-depth knowledge of relevant services. We work in a culture where we share knowledge and help each other so there is plenty of support there after training.

Claire Thompson

is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

We know there's a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:

jobs@kirklees.gov.uk

or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for 'Recruitment'.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date

01 February 2026, 11:55 PM