Customer Service Advisor

Yorkshire Building Society; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 19.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Holiday 25 days + BH

Bonus 7% on-target (up to 15%)

Pension up to 11%

Private medical insurance

My Benefits portal

Zusammenfassung

Yorkshire Building Society is hiring a Customer Service Advisor for its Sheffield branch. You’ll build meaningful relationships with members and help them find the right products and services to meet their goals, whether saving for a trip, a home, or the future.

You’ll communicate across in-branch, phone, and online channels to support member accounts. No banking background is required; what matters is your mindset, willingness to learn, and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• No financial services background required.
• Value-driven approach and customer-first mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy for members.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and customers.

Aufgaben

• Build meaningful relationships with members and help them find the right products and services.
• Communicate confidently across in-branch, phone, and online channels.
• Focus on doing what’s right for members, without sales pressure.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Tech-savvy

Tools

CRM software

Jobbeschreibung

If you enjoy connecting with people and making a difference, a career in Customer Service within our Branch Network could be a fantastic opportunity for you. As one of the largest and most impactful teams at YBS, our Branch Network plays a vital role in shaping the success of our organisation. We’re always looking for ways to enhance the customer experience, improve efficiency, and explore new ideas. And as we embark on an exciting digital transformation, the future is full of possibilitiesfor us and for you.

About the Role

As a Customer Service Advisor, you’ll:

• Build meaningful relationships with our members and help them find the right products and services to support their goalswhether that’s saving for a special trip, buying a first home, or planning for the future.
• Communicate confidently across multiple channels, including in-branch, over the phone, and online, to support members with their accounts.
• Focus on doing what’s right for our memberswithout the pressure of sales targets.

Each YBS branch has its own unique character and strengths, making every location a special place to work. Here’s what the hiring manager says about our Sheffield Branch.

Our branch is in the centre of Sheffield, transport into Sheffield is great with bus, train & tram. For those who wish to drive there are car parks within a 5-minute walk to the branch.

Sheffield is an amazing place to work. It’s a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same alongside a team that have a willingness to go that extra step to make it successful. It provides a great opportunity for any individual to learn great skills and have a platform to grow. We are a large team of 8 in total, made up of a Branch Manager & 7 Customer consultants. We have a real mixture of colleague experience ranging from 25 years plus to just a couple of months all with the right level of knowledge and capability to deal with our large customer base.”

About You

You don’t need a background in financial services or years of customer service experience. What matters most is your mindset and values. We’re looking for someone who:

• Is motivated to go the extra mile for colleagues and members, contributing to shared goals.
• Thrives in dynamic environments and embraces change with curiosity and positivity.
• Values diversity and understands the importance of different perspectives, experiences, and skills.
• Shows empathy and emotional intelligence, creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for everyone.
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with members and teammates.
• Has a growth mindset and is eager to learn through our training and development opportunities.
• Is confident using digital tools and open to learning new technologies.
• Is committed to personal development and staying 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