Customer and Community Advisor

**Base Location**:Slough, Theale or West London

**Salary**: £34,749 - £40,939 + London allowance if based in Slough or London + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

**Working Pattern**: 12-month fixed term contract | Full time | Office based

We are looking for a Customer and Community Advisor to join our busy team

At SSEN we have created a team of Customer and Community advisors to improve and tailor the way we communicate with our customers within the communities we serve.

This is an exciting role where you'll face plenty of challenges, including the weather

**You will**:

- You'll be the local customer and community contact for customer related issues and will take the lead in building your network of local influencers and contacts, liaising with community organisations such as Parish Councils, Resilience Organisations and Residential Associations.
- Identify and plan for winter/storm scenario's, identifying areas for welfare and communication points to ensure our customers have all the support and information they need.
- Effectively manage customer expectations during power outages, ensuring they receive timely and accurate information relating to their power supply and will work closely with our emergency customer service centre to ensure customers on our Priority Service Register are contacted and are receiving the service most appropriate for their needs.
- Provide feedback from events, communities and individuals into the business areas in order to improve customer satisfaction scores and prevent complaints.

**You have**:

- A good understanding of SSE's businesses along with previous experience in customer service and event organisation.
- Strong presentation skills with first class written and oral communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with individuals.
- This is a customer facing role therefore it is important that you are passionate about giving a 10/10 customer service at all times.
- The ability to integrate and work closely with the team and take initiative when required.
- Deliver high quality work in a demanding environment with a flexible approach that is balanced by a determination to get the job done.

On occasions there will be a requirement to work out of core hours and travel will be required therefore **you must have a full UK driving license** and a flexible approach to working hours and travel.

**About SSE**

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

**Flexible benefits to fit your life**

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

**Work with an equal opportunity employer**

**Ready to apply?**

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