Customer Care Operator
This role is being offered on a 24 hour per week contract, with opportunities for overtime.
This is a seasonal temporary position for 4 months.
The pay is £12.55 per hour.
Our office hours are 10am to 6pm, or 9am to 7pm during peak periods.
About Picturehouse
At Picturehouse, we love cinemas. Nested in the heart of their neighbourhoods, each of our 28 cinemas are distinct, welcoming, full of personality and run by welcoming and attentive staff. We don't just screen excellent films. We provide places to eat, meet and relax and host a busy calendar of events for everyone to explore.
You can find out more on our company purpose and staff benefits online:
https://www.picturehouses.com/our-people-our-purpose
https://careers.cineworld.co.uk/disciplines/picturehouse
Job Purpose
At the Picturehouse Cinemas Customer Care department, we handle email and phone enquiries from customers and members from our 26 Picturehouse cinemas across the UK. Based above the Ritzy Picturehouse in Brixton, we deliver a personalised, comprehensive service in a close-knit collaborative team.
You will be the first port of call for all queries, ensuring a professional impression of Picturehouse at all times.
You will provide a friendly and efficient service to customers, including providing a specialist sales service through the Accessibility line and troubleshooting support through the Membership Hotline.
You will be proactive in responding to complaints, resolving queries and escalating when necessary.
You will keep a high standard of punctuality and be familiar with your own rota. We expect a flexible work pattern, available in ad-hoc scenarios.
Main Duties
Use of IT systems, including Vista Call Centre, Vista Loyalty Ticketing, and email subscription services.
Taking calls on the Booking line, Accessibility line, Refund Hotline, Member’s Hotline and the Customer Service line, ensuring that the phone calls are always answered promptly.
Ensure that all customer emails are replied to that are assigned to you.
Be knowledgeable on Picturehouse activities, groups and other special events.
Comply with data protection guidelines and PCI compliance.
Playing an active role in advancing the department's standards, in compliment to the customer experience that Picturehouse strives to deliver.
Ensure that all relevant information is communicated speedily and accurately in a way that ensures that the information is received and easily understood.
Undertake any other relevant duties or reasonable request as requested by any member of the management team.
Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and is therefore subject to amendment.
Person Specification - Attributes and Experience
Essential
Passionate about excellent customer service
Confident in communication with customers and colleagues by phone and email
Proficient in IT systems
Works effectively as part of a team
Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances
Resourceful and able to work under pressure
Available to work at key business times i.e. evenings and weekends
Desirable
Experience in a service or hospitality related industry
Experience in administration and/or a call centre workplace
An interest in and knowledge of film and Picturehouse's programming