Contact advisor

Recruiting tomorrow’s Army today. Be the best to support the best!

Do you enjoy helping people, answering questions and making a real difference from day one? Join our team and play a vital role in supporting candidates on their journey to joining the British Army.

Job title:

Contact advisor

Job Description:

This is a full-time, fixed term role until 31st March 2027 working 37.5 hours per week, based onsite at our Upavon, Wiltshire office.

Being office-based means you will benefit from hands-on support, in-person training, and the opportunity to build strong relationships with colleagues in a collaborative setting.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

What you’ll be doing

• Answering inbound calls from individuals interested in joining the British Army

• Responding to candidate enquiries via online webchat

• Updating and maintaining accurate records on our internal systems

• Providing clear information about the recruitment process and next steps

• Escalating issues or queries when appropriate

• Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Previous customer service experience, face-to-face or over the phone

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems

• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

• Strong listening skills with the ability to capture information accurately

• Flexibility to work a shift pattern between 8.15am and 7.00pm

• A patient, empathetic and professional approach

Desirable

• Familiarity with army careers, would be an advantage

About Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP):

At Capita Recruiting Partnering Project, we’re transforming the British Army’s recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.

Please visit the below link for further information;

Recruitment Partnership Project | Capita

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £25,155

• 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27, plus the option to buy additional leave

• A paid volunteering day each year for a charity or cause of your choice

• Pension, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, and enhanced family leave

• Flexible voluntary benefits covering wellbeing, retail, travel and technology

• Access to employee network groups that champion inclusion and belonging

• A large, friendly onsite team with excellent training and progression opportunities

• Free secure onsite parking, plus canteen and shop facilities

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [email protected] or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. 

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - [email protected]

Location:

Upavon

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)