Customer Service Associate

Customer Service Associate

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Teachers BS

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide top-notch customer service and support for savings and mortgage customers.
  • Company: Join a dynamic financial services team focused on customer satisfaction.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, training, and career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on personal growth and teamwork.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in customers' lives while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in customer service, strong communication, and analytical skills required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Full Time - 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm)

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Customer Service Representative to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide telephone and administration support to the Society’s new and existing savings and mortgage customers. You will speak to savings customers, to help them service new or existing accounts, as well as handling general mortgage enquiries. You will also provide accurate and sometimes technical administration.

Responsibilities

  • Process all department transactions efficiently, accurately and within agreed Service Levels
  • Adhere to the Society’s procedures in all areas of the role
  • Provide support to customers using the Society’s online functionality
  • Recognise and action lead opportunities for the Society
  • Produce reports and management information as and when requested
  • Be aware of any risks to the Society at all times and act within the Society’s reporting guidelines
  • Ensure that expressions of customer dissatisfaction and complaints are escalated accordingly
  • Support change management activities across business and digital transformation initiatives to ensure successful implementation and adoption of change
  • Assist in assessing the impact of change on people, processes, systems, and ways of working, identifying risks and mitigation actions where appropriate
  • Gather, analyse, document, and manage business requirements from stakeholders across multiple departments
  • Assist in identifying business issues, process gaps, and operational risks, recommending practical solutions and improvement opportunities
  • Support the planning and delivery of change initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication, business readiness, and implementation activities
  • Be responsible for managing own daily workload and tasks
  • Be able to multi-task and meet department service levels
  • Deal with telephone and face-to-face enquiries received within the department promptly, ensuring that a high standard of customer service is provided
  • Use initiative in identifying any practice and process improvements
  • Assist with system testing when required
  • You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

About you

We're looking for someone with:

  • Proven experience in a customer service role within financial services is preferred
  • Strong administration and data entry skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent proven telephone communication skills with the ability to articulate information clearly and effectively
  • Strong analytical skills to assess situations and provide appropriate solutions
  • A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
  • Pension scheme and life assurance
  • Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation

Customer Service Associate employer: Teachers BS

Join a forward-thinking organisation in Wimborne, Dorset, where as an Underwriting Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and drive responsible lending solutions. We pride ourselves on our supportive work culture that fosters professional growth through comprehensive training and career progression opportunities, all while offering a competitive salary and annual performance bonus. Experience the unique advantage of working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance and collaboration.

Teachers BS

Contact Details:

Teachers BS Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Customer Service Associate

Customer Service Skills
Telephone Communication Skills
Administration Skills
Data Entry Skills
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
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