Working for Civica
Civica works in partnership with Canterbury, Dover and Thanet Councils to provide services across East Kent. Civica is a ‘can-do’ organisation; honest about what we do and how we conduct ourselves – and always proud of our services and people. We strive for excellentand cost-effective service delivery.
Customer Service Advisor- Permanent full time positions (37 hours per week)
We are looking for people with strong communication skills and a commitment to providing a high standard of service to join our busy, friendly team providing advice to customers about a variety of council services. Although there is the potential for dealing with customers face to face, the role is predominantly telephone based. You would need to be committed to excellent customer service standards and comfortable using a variety of IT packages, although full training will be given. All of our posts are based on permanent full time contracts and are open to job share and combinations of part-time hours, especially within Customer Services, where cover for the lunch periods would be helpful and may suit applicants with caring responsibilities.
Essential requirements;
The successful candidates must have previous experience in a customer service role and need to demonstrate that they are customer focussed, self motivated and able to work well in a busy environment, both within a team and on their own. Although training will be given, we do need applicants to show they are experienced users of IT applications, specifically MS Office and have a track record of managing conflicting priorities and delivering targets effectively.
Working location
Due to some requirements of the role, we are looking for people who can work from any one of our local offices in Canterbury, Dover and Thanet when required (by prior arrangement). When not required to attend an office we offer flexible arrangements for working either in an office, from home or a combination of both for the right candidate.
DBS check
A standard DBS check is a requirement for this role.
For more information about the role and to apply please email naomi.gleeson@civica.co.uk
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a Grounds Maintenance Team working for a local authority trading company wholly owned by Canterbury City Council.
Canterbury Environment Company are seeking operatives to deliver a professional grounds maintenance service across the Canterbury District.
You will be expected to carry out a range of duties and have a basic knowledge of Health & Safety regulations. The role will include grass cutting and general grounds maintenance duties. You will report any matters affecting delivery to the chargehand/supervisor, undertake vehicle and plant exterior and interior washing and cleaning as well as daily vehicle and plant checks, ensuring that any defects are reported.
You will be expected to work outdoors in all weathers and have good communication skills. It is important that you have a friendly manner towards the public, a neat and tidy appearance and be willing to work as part of a team.
Working hours are between 07:00 and 15:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:00 and 14:30 on Fridays, 39 hours per week guaranteed and overtime may be available.
In return, we offer a full time contract with guaranteed hours and company benefits including a pension scheme. You will undertake a comprehensive induction and full uniform and PPE will be provided.
Canterbury is a great place to work. Nestled in the Garden of England in east Kent, the district covers the bustling city of Canterbury with its World Heritage Sites and three universities, the popular coastal towns of Herne Bay and Whitstable as well as 24 beautiful villages. Canterbury Environment Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all staff and welcomes applications from all individuals for advertised jobs that match their skills and interests. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications for these roles from female (and/or Black, Asian / minority ethnic) candidates as these groups are underrepresented within the grounds sector at Canenco. If you are interested in this role, please submit an expression of interest along with your cv to andrew.martins@canen.co
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
An exciting job vacancy within the Asset & Surveying team at Canterbury City Council.
Are you a passionate and highly motivated Chartered Surveyor capable of making a real difference to the Canterbury district?
We are looking for a Stock Condition Surveyor (Property and Assets Surveying) to join us here at Canterbury City Council.
We have a varied housing stock and one of the most varied commercial building portfolios including Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Statues and industrial buildings where you can put your skills to the test on all types of building archetypes.
The role of the Stock Condition Surveyor is critical to maintaining and upgrading the Councils Housing stock.
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So, if this Surveying job opportunity in Canterbury, Kent, looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.
For more information about this role, or to find out what it’s like to work with the finance team at Canterbury City Council, please contact Lora McCourt by email to lora.mccourt@canterbury.gov.uk Lora is our Locality Services Manager and would very much welcome the opportunity to speak with you as a potential candidate.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 24th May 2024.
Due to the nature of the role, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.
Site maintenance is being carried out and will be unavailable on 30 April 2024 between the hours of 06:00 - 12:00
A fantastic Principal Accountant job opportunity at Canterbury City Council.
Are you an accountant that is capable of making a difference and giving back to the community by working in local government?
We are looking for a Principal Accountant to join our team. If you want to work in a cultural and vibrant city whilst also being close to the coastal towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay this could be the perfect place for you to develop your career. This is a very exciting time to be working at Canterbury with major changes due to the Levelling Up Funding.
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So, if this Principal Accountant job opportunity in Canterbury, Kent, looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.
For more information about this role, or to find out what it’s like to work with the finance team at Canterbury City Council, please contact Rob May by email to rob.may@canterbury.gov.uk Rob is our Head of Finance and would very much welcome the opportunity to speak with you as a potential candidate.
Site maintenence is being carried out on:
20/04/2024 - 00:00 to 12:00
30/04/2024 - 06:00 to 12:00