Call Handler

Ministry of Justice · Northampton, England

Call Handler at Ministry of Justice, based in Northampton, England, paying £13.00 per hour. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£13.00 per hour
Location
Northampton, England · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
9 hours ago
Closes
19 Sep 2026
Sector
Customer Advisor

55% below the typical rate for customer advisor

Reference BBBH445453_1787154915

About the role


Call Handler
Location: St. Katharines House 21-27 St. Katherines Street Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 2LH

* Pay rate: 13.25 per hour
* Hybrid: 60% office 40% home after training
* Training: 4 weeks on site
* Hours: 27 per week, service runs 8:30-17:00 on a scheduled basis
* Our Client is open to candidates from a retail background or those who have recently left university


If you're the kind of person who stays calm under pressure and genuinely cares about helping others, this could be a brilliant opportunity. Our Client is hiring Call Handlers to join a fast-paced, inbound contact centre-where your friendly voice, clear communication, and empathy really matter.


What you'll be doing:
* Handling inbound calls from members of the public seeking assistance with Civil Money Claims
* Responding to queries accurately and efficiently, supporting customers in often stressful situations
* Providing excellent customer service with patience, empathy, and understanding
* Being confident moving between calls quickly in a fast-paced environment
* Communicating regularly with court staff at processing sites throughout the country


What you'll bring:
* A bright, friendly and courteous approach-especially when customers are under pressure
* Strong written communication skills
* Initiative and the ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy
* An empathetic mindset and an ability to remain professional and respectful at all times
* Confidence working in a targets-driven environment (targets will be introduced once training is completed)


Ready to put your customer service skills to work in a role with real impact? Apply now-our Client ideally wants candidates to start around the same time, with CVs welcomed early next week (please allow for notice requirements for IT setup).

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. If you have not heard from us within 1 week of your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to keep an eye on our current vacancies and welcome applications for any future roles that match your skills and experience.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Reference: BBBH445453_1787154915 · Posted 9 hours ago · Closes 19 Sep 2026 · Listed via Ministry of Justice

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