Customer Service Advisor

Barclays; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Customer Service Advisor to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be the friendly face for customers, providing personalized support and guidance. With a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy helping others, this role is perfect for you. Join a company that values respect, integrity, and excellence in every interaction.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Comprehensive Training

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service roles, preferably in retail or hospitality.
• Ability to handle customer queries with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and resolve inquiries efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet client needs and ensure compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join us at Barclays as a Customer Service Advisor and help make a real difference to our customers every day. Whether your background is in customer service, retail, hospitality, or any other role supporting customers, this is your chance to bring your passion for helping people to a role where your empathy and dedication can truly shine. You’ll be the friendly face and first point of contact for our Retail Banking customers in branch or at one of our local hubs, offering face-to-face guidance and support with every interaction.

As part of our Customer Care team, you’ll work 5 days per week, including some weekends, with a starting salary of £26,500. You’ll also enjoy our comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and income protection. With full training and the support of our collaborative team, we’ll ensure you have everything you need to succeed and grow with us.

At Barclays, we’re not just offering you a role—we’re offering you a career.

Purpose of the role

To provide resolutions for customer queries/issues and personalise each interaction through the use of multiple communication channels.

Accountabilities

1. Collaborate across multiple digital channels to personalise each interaction with a customer.
2. Enhance the bank's digital capabilities when current technology is not yet ready to support.
3. Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and handling client requests efficiently.
4. Support internal stakeholders including sales, operational, and risk management teams to meet client needs and ensure accurate, timely transactions.
5. Support teams within business operations, including risk management, compliance, and collections.
6. Comply with all regulatory requirements and internal policies related to customer care.

Analyst Expectations

1. Meet stakeholder and customer needs through specialist advice and support.
2. Perform activities in a timely and high-standard manner, impacting related roles.
3. Possibly be responsible for specific processes within a team.
4. Lead and supervise a team, guiding professional development, allocating work, and coordinating resources. Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
5. Manage own workload, implement systems and processes, and participate in broader projects.
6. Execute work as per processes, collaborating with related teams.
7. Check colleagues’ work to meet requirements.
8. Provide specialist advice related to own work area.
9. Manage risk and strengthen controls, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
10. Understand how all teams contribute to broader objectives and continually develop expertise.
11. Make judgments based on experience and evaluate options in unfamiliar circumstances.
12. Communicate sensitive or difficult information effectively.
13. Build relationships with stakeholders and customers to identify and address needs.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and embody the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.