Customer Administrator – Schools

Job Title: Customer Administrator – Schools Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £19,000- £23,800 Location: Cambridge What it’s about We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent accuracy and communication skills to join our dynamic team. The Customer Registration and Administration team is responsible for processing school applications and ensuring that the schools continuously meet a high standard of Cambridge requirements. As a Customer Administrator – Schools, you will be first point of contact for schools wishing to join Cambridge International or adopt new qualifications. You will be responsible for inputting school information into our database and supporting our customers, consultants and overseas colleagues throughout the processes. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about giving all our global colleagues and customers an outstanding level of service. Full training will be provided. What you’ll be doing Book travel and accommodation for consultants carrying out global school visits ensuring most cost effective methods are used. Liaising with schools and colleagues based around the world in order to provide high quality customer service within agreed timescales. Create and issue contracts and supporting customer documents and ensure they are stored as per procedural requirements. Carry out financial activities with accuracy such as raising & cancelling invoices, and invoice disputes. Ensure responses to enquiries from customers and colleagues (verbal & written) are clearly and effectively delivered. To deliver comprehensive advice in connection to all registration and administration areas and ensuring all information is logged. Escalation of any queries, concerns and complaints to the Assistant Manager. What we’re looking for Qualifications Minimum 3 A Levels or equivalent professional experience. IT literate – proficient in the use of MS Office (particularly Word, Outlook & Excel) Skills Ability to manage workload in pressured situations. Ability to learn new skills and processes easily and quickly with accuracy. Excellent communication skills. Flexibility and willingness to embrace regular changes in working practice. Organisational skills – able to prioritise and manage time and work effectively, and to work to deadlines in a busy and pressurised environment. Capable of managing highly complex knowledge; open and receptive to learning and development; driven to improve own performance. Problem Solving – can use initiative to get to the root cause of a problem and implement effective resolution. Behaviours Embraces change – future focused, inquisitive, open minded and seeks learning opportunities. Customer focused – considers the impact of their actions on customers. Good team player- creates positive working relations; shares knowledge and information with colleagues; supports and assists others to improve and achieve. Flexible and Adaptable – able to respond positively to changing situations. Who We Are Cambridge Assessment International Education prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge. Our international qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our resources to delivering high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential. Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits to help with your life both inside and outside of work: Generous contributory pension 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Annual performance related bonus and increases (discretionary) Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and childcare voucher scheme Childcare vouchers Employee discount and cash back scheme at 2,500 retailers Cycle scheme Season Ticket Loan Subsidised staff restaurants Support for professional qualifications Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms. We know that diversity of thinking, backgrounds and approaches leads to innovation and creates an atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is valued. As well as wanting to create diverse teams, we also value diversity in the way our people approach their work. Work/life balance is important to us at Cambridge Assessment and we offer our colleagues a range of flexible working options according to the needs of the business and the individual, so please let us know of any flexible working requirements when applying and we can see how we can support you. The closing date for receipt of applications is 06/11/2018 and interviews will be held on 13/11/2018 . If you’re successful at interview stage we will ask you to undergo background screening (carried out by Credence Background Screening Ltd), to ensure that all information provided to us is accurate. We wish you all the very best with your application. CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER