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Student Recruitment Advisor Milton Keynes

Pertemps Contracts
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Open University is seeking customer service professionals to join their Student Recruitment and Support teams in Milton Keynes.
  • Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a customer service role and will be paid £12.62 per hour.
  • This full-time position involves providing support to prospective and current students through various communication channels, including inbound and outbound calls.
  • A comprehensive 7-week training program will be provided, followed by hybrid working options after training completion.
  • Key skills required include effective communication, IT proficiency, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Do you have a passion for delivering an exceptional level of customer service? If so, then we have fantastic opportunities available working as customer service professionals for a UK leading educational provider, The Open University.On behalf of The Open University, we are actively recruiting positions within the frontline Student Recruitment and Support teams within a contact centre environment. In this role, you will ensure an excellent level of service is provided to prospective and current students by providing key information and helping them to make decisions about their learning.Working hours: Full time (37 hours per week, between 8.00am – 6.30pm Mon to Fri)Pay rate: £12.62phWorking pattern: Hybrid working after completion of training. Once the initial on-site training programme is complete, it is anticipated that candidates will be able to work in a hybrid style working from the office a minimum of 2 days per Calendar month.Location: Milton Keynes, MK7 6AATraining: A 7-week fully comprehensive training package will be provided for all candidatesStart Date: 2 groups starting on 2nd & 30th JuneDuration: 30th September 2025About the role The role is predominantly an inbound call taking role and will involve making and receiving calls to provide support to students through their study journey. As well as email, letter, web-chat and other mediums of communication as necessary.The role requires you to be confident working with multiple systems, information and databases to maintain student and enquirer details. You will act as a first point of contact to ensure that prospective and current students are given accurate information and a first-class service.A full comprehensive training package will be provided for the role, followed by regular support, coaching and development from your Team Manager and established team members to build your confidence and knowledge within the role.Key responsibilities
  • Provide information to both enquirers and students supporting them with registration processes, funding enquiries and general information about The Open University via inbound/outbound phone calls and emails.
  • Proactively transfer calls to specialised teams for further advice and guidance where appropriate as part of an Information, Advice and Guidance model.
  • Using your experience and initiative you will navigate and respond to issues, interpreting and applying procedures and guidelines as laid out within agreed policies Operational processes and standards
You will:
  • Carry out any administrative tasks or processes associated with student and enquirer requests in a timely manner.
  • Capture student contact and review and update records using University systems.
  • Work to a rota as part of a team to ensure that all activity is dealt with promptly and effectively and within agreed Service Levels.
  •  Meet and strive to exceed the expected service standards as set within our quality framework, delivering a positive experience for all students and enquirers by putting them at the heart of everything you do.
Key Skills required
  • Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Sufficient IT skills that allow you to support students with a range of enquiries
  • A highly motivated self-starter who can adapt to the needs of an operation
  • Able to work on own initiative and collaboratively
  • Able to bring energy to your role and always striving for excellence
About Us and Our ClientAs a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining a company that holds the distinction of being one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. Our pioneering spirit and ability to tap into the uniqueness of everyone's talents have enabled us to open doors for our employees, our clients, and our applicants too. Our philosophies and rewards are built very much on mutual trust and respect within the style of a partnership in which we hope you will feel both fulfilled and valued as a person.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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