Emergency Customer Service Responder Permanent

360 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an International Operations Responder to join a technology-led organisation, specialising in travel risk solutions, based in Christchurch. The international Operations responder will be responsible for overseeing the handling of the initial incident reports, resource dispatching, emergencies, and communications. 

Responsibilities of the International Operations Responder:

• Ability to handle stressful situations while staying calm during reported emergency incidents
• Ability to operate within a fast moving environment and adapt to ever-changing operational requirements
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise tasks with little guidance and within competing timelines in a fast moving environment and adapt to changing operational requirements
• Ability to carry responsibility calmly and professionally
• Ability to understand complex problems, making decisions and taking effective action
• Have knowledge of case management software

• Initial response to client situations across the globe following dedicated standard operational procedures
• Case management of medical and security assistance calls in line with individual client requirements
• Notify and collaborate with client stakeholders on traveler assistance cases and management of the process
• Manage the Interactive Communications Platforms launch during managed cases
• Be familiar with clients and their specific day to day needs as well as their emergency procedure requirements
• Administer and maintain data using a range of specialist software and internal security software
• Ensure daily operational communications are conducted to standard
• Maintain and deliver agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to achieve business objectives and ensure defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met
• Effectively manage all aspects of the case lifecycle, including case notification, verification, authorisation, task reassignment/case handover and case closure
• React accordingly to the customer’s situation and their needs to deliver superior customer service, this may include using empathy, handling crisis or grief, liaising with relatives and providers, taking ownership and responsibility of situations and problems
• Review and develop the existing process and procedures in line with client requirements
• Contribute to regular team meetings, and provide support or guidance to peers
• Ensure effective handover and/or feedback to deliver 24/7 coverage
• Escalate issues, risks, ideas/suggestions to the line manager as needed to ensure business effectiveness and processes continue to be fit for purpose
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Intelligence team
• Ad hoc tasks and support as required by the Group Managing Director, Head of Operations and Operations team

Skills & Expertise required for the International Operations Responder:

• A problem-solving leader, critical thinker and detail orientated individual. 

• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative
• Be able to follow and develop processes
• Be confident liaising with clients and suppliers
• Excellent communication and administration skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate at all levels of the business
• Excellent customer service skills and professional telephone manner
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook and an aptitude to learn new, relatively complex systems
• Worldwide geographical knowledge is desirable, with an active interest in current affairs

• Being bilingual would be an advantage

Due to the nature of the organisation and the role the International Operations Responder will work 40 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern to include days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

In return, our client is offering the International Operations Responder a generous basic salary plus multiple benefits including but not limited to:

• Pension (after 3 months service)
• Death in service (4 x salary)
• Incapacity benefit
• Parking on site – first come first serve basis
• Buying, selling and carrying forward holiday
• Onsite restaurant
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Lunchtime fitness classes with showering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme

For more information, please send your CV to Jennifer.freeman@360recruitment.net or call the team on 01202 298360.