Customer Service Advisor

Yorkshire Building Society Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services provider as a Customer Service Advisor in Oxford. In this role, you'll support members by helping them find suitable products and services while fostering strong relationships. Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for personal development and a range of benefits including generous holiday, bonuses, and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Up to 15% bonus on eligible pay

11% pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Self-service benefits portal

Qualifications

• Strong empathy and understanding of others' needs.
• Exceptional relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated adaptability in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Support members in finding the right products and services.
• Facilitate conversations through various channels.
• Deliver financial education sessions for the community.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship Management

Adaptability

Digital Literacy

Job description

If you’re great with people, a Customer Service career in our Branch Network could be a great choice for you. As one of the biggest and most important teams at YBS, our Branch Network makes a huge impact on the success of our business. We always look for ways to give the best customer experience, make things more efficient and try new things. And because we’re right at the beginning of an exciting digital journey, our future has never looked more exciting - and neither has yours.

About the Role

As a Customer Service Advisor you’ll:

• Get to know our members and support them in finding the right products and services that can provide Real Help With Real Life - whether that’s saving for a gap year trip, buying a first home, or anything in between.
• Facilitate great conversations confidently through channel of choice, as you support our members in branch, over the phone and with the operation of their accounts online.
• Forget sales targets, and enjoy the freedom to do what’s right.

Here at YBS no two branches are the same, they each have their own characteristics and qualities that makes working there so special. Here is what the hiring manager had to say about Oxford Branch.

"Oxford Branch is looking forward to welcoming someone new to our small team to share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service and growing our business. As well as helping our customers in branch and over the telephone we have the opportunity to support our local community by delivering financial education sessions for children and adults.

Personal development is actively supported, and we encourage you to seek further opportunities to build your skills and capabilities. The role is varied with no two days the same, so there is the opportunity to learn something new every day.

We are located on the High Street and are in close proximity to shops, restaurants, and cafes. We are a short walk away from the train station, and close to bus stops.

You will have opportunities to network with others and you may be required to cover other branches in the South Coast area."

About You

Being part of the team isn’t about being a whizz in financial services, or about having lots of customer service experience. Instead, it’s about:

• Challenging yourself to go the extra mile for your colleagues and our members, to help us grow and achieve our business objectives.
• Demonstrating exceptional adaptability, thriving in dynamic environments, and embracing change with a positive attitude.
• Understanding why it’s important to celebrate different people with different skills, experiences, and opinions.
• Displaying strong empathy, understanding and addressing the needs and feelings of others to foster a supportive and collaborative work environment
• Exceptional relationship management skills, capable of building and maintaining strong, positive connections with our members and colleagues alike
• Demonstrating a growth-mindset and making the most of the training and development we offer.
• Display strong digital literacy skills by using various digital tools and technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Having the ambition to become a leading expert on our products and services.
• Be dedicated to continuous self-development to stay future-ready

About Us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts

Ready to apply?

Great with people? Then we think it would be great to meet you. Apply now.,