Customer Consultant - Preston

Description This; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Wellbeing support

Volunteer days

Training and development

Performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Nationwide's Preston branch is seeking a Customer Consultant to welcome customers in person and by phone, guiding them through everyday banking and digital tools. The role is part-time in Preston, with a 26-hour week and pro rata salary.

You don't need banking experience; a customer service background and a calm, friendly approach will help you thrive. You will work with colleagues to deliver great service across branch and digital channels.

Qualifications

• No banking experience required; customer service background helps you thrive.
• Strong communication and listening skills are essential.
• Ability to stay calm and resolve queries with care and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into the branch and understand their needs to provide friendly help with banking.
• Handle transactions and queries accurately while prioritising security and fairness.
• Help customers get the most from digital services and self‑service options.
• Guide customers through suitable banking products and services to manage money confidently.
• Collaborate with branch colleagues to deliver excellent customer service, even at peak times.
• Follow processes, spot issues, and escalate concerns to protect customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Job description

As a Customer Consultant, you’ll make a real impact from day one.

You’ll be a key part of the Preston branch team, supporting customers in person and over the phone. You’ll help with everyday transactions, answer queries, and guide customers towards banking services and digital tools that make managing their money easier. No two days are the same, and you’ll be trusted to adapt your approach to meet the needs of different customers and situations.

We exist to do what’s right for customers, taking the time to listen, offering trusted guidance, and supporting people through everyday banking moments and lifechanging decisions.

When you’re inspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful difference, and truly care about customers, you’re one of us. An advocate for positive change.

Where you’ll be working

We’re looking for a Customer Consultant for our Virgin Money branch in Preston, Lancashire.

This role is a permanentposition,working part-time, 26 hours per week, Monday to Saturday.

If this role is advertised as part-time, your salary will be pro rata.

Our training is designed to set you up for success in your role. The first three weeks are an important part of your journey with us, so we ask that no holiday is taken during this time. Your start date will be confirmed once an offer is made.

Virgin Money is now part of Nationwide

Nationwide acquired Virgin Money in October 2024. Virgin Money continues to serve customers on the high street, and there will be a phased and considered integration over the coming years.

You’ll be employed by Nationwide from day one, delivering real impact and benefitting from a highly competitive range of benefits. We’re a workplace where you’re rewarded, recognised and celebrated.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.

Uncompromisingly Customer, whatever our role

The extras you’ll get

High performing and purpose-driven colleagues deserve a rewarding career and competitive benefits to match. We offer you:

• 25 days holiday per year, which increases over time to 30. Plus, you can ‘buy’ up to 10 extra days each year, giving you even more choice
• Wellhubaccess for a range of free and paid options for health and wellness
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a yearto support causes that matter to you
• Ongoing training and development to grow your skills and build a rewarding career in banking
• An annual performance related bonus to recognise the impact you make
• Access to private medical insurancehelping you look after your health and wellbeing
• A highly competitive pension to help you builda strong foundationfor retirement
• Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved onesin the event ofyour death
• A great selectionofadditionalbenefits through our salary sacrifice scheme

Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society

We forge our own path at Nationwide.

As a mutual,we’reowned by our members - those customers who bank,saveor have a mortgage with us. We challenge the financial sector status quo. Wedon’tsee customers as the engine of our own profit. We share our profits with them and put their needs first. Always there when they need us. Supporting them and their lives.

Ifyou’reinspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful impact, andtruly careabout our customers,you’reone of us.

At Nationwide, you are challenged to grow and rewarded for doing so. Valued. Recognised. Inspired to be your best. As a community we want our working lives to count. As a team, we celebrate what we achieve. As a standard-setter, we work for the good of customers, communities, and broader society.

We arePurpose-driven. Uncompromisingly Customer. Unstoppably Nationwide.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll deliver great customer experiences across a range of banking moments. Whether customers choose to visit us in branch, speak to us over the phone or use our digital services, you’ll be there to support them with care, clarity and confidence. You’ll also work closely with colleagues in the Digital Experience Centre, making sure customers can access the right support and advice whenever they need it.

As a Customer Consultant, you will:

• Welcome customers into the branch and take time to understand their needs and offer trusted, friendly help with their banking
• Handle a range of transactions and queries accurately, while keeping customer needs, security and fairness front of mind
• Help customers get the most from our digital services, making banking easier, simpler and more accessible
• Guide customers through banking products and services that are right for them, helping them to manage their money with confidence
• Work closely with colleagues within a busy branch environment, supporting one another to deliver excellent customer service even at peak times
• Take responsibility for doing things the right way. Following processes, spotting potential issues, and escalating concerns where needed to protect customers

Above all, you’ll play a vital role in keeping face to face banking meaningful and accessible on the high street, helping customers to feel supported, respected and confident in their banking.

About you

Our Customer Consultants deliver simply brilliant experiences for our customers. You don’t need experience in banking, but experience or a passion to work in a customer service environment will help you thrive.

You should be able to show how:

• You take pride in helping customers feel confident, supported and listened to, even when things are busy or complex
• You bring patience, empathy and strong people skills, to fully understand our customers’ banking needs
• You’re comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, where priorities can shift and no two interactions are the same
• You stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly, and approach change with a positive mindset
• You’re confident using technology and are digitally savvy
• You enjoy working as part of a high-performing team and understand that great customer experiences are built through a strong team
• You communicate clearly and naturally with people and can confidently guide customers face to face, on the phone and through our digital services
• You take ownership to get things done, and act with care and integrity to protect our customers and their money

You’re motivated to learn, grow and build your knowledge of banking products and services over time

Our customer first behaviours put customers and members at the heart of how we work together. They are the set of behaviours that every colleague needs to display, in every role:

• Feel what customers feel- We step into our customers’ shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind
• Say it straight- We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think –we’rehonest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand
• Push for better- Wedon’tsettle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development
• Get it done- We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes.

You can strengthen your application by showing how our customer first behaviours resonate with you, and where you may have already demonstrated these.

Disability Confident

We’renot just guided bydata,we’redriven by the real experiences of our people.We’rea Disability Confident Level 3 Leader, the highest level.

That’swhywe’reconstantly evolving our policies and practices to make sure everyone feels genuinely supported, valued, and empowered to champion inclusion. Whatever your needs,we’rehere to support you.If you need anyadditionalsupport throughout your application journey, email our team at Recruitment Support.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5271
• Apply Before 09/25/2026, 10:55 PM
• Locations 44 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8BH, GB