Customer Service Advisor - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Yorkshire Building Society; Castleford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 28 days + Bank Holidays

On-target bonus 7%

Pension up to 11%

Private medical insurance

My Benefits portal

Job summary

Yorkshire Building Society is hiring a Customer Service Advisor for our Castleford branch. You’ll build relationships with members, guiding them to products and services to meet goals such as saving, buying a home, or planning for the future.

You’ll communicate across in-branch, phone, and online channels to support members with their accounts. The role emphasises doing what’s right without sales targets, with training and development offered to grow your skills.

Qualifications

• No financial services background required; mindset and values are key.
• Ability to learn and adapt through training and development.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with members and help them find suitable products and services.
• Communicate confidently across branches, phone, and online channels.
• Focus on doing what’s right for members without sales targets.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Digital tools

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Job description

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 possibilities—for 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 goals—whether 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 members—without 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 Castleford Branch.

“Castleford branch is a very successful branch which lies in our Yorkshire East Area of YBS. It is in the centre of Castleford town centre and has great transport links from buses and trains. It also has a close proximity to the M62 motorway.”

It is a very busy branch but a great place to work where every day is totally different. It has a loyal customer base which is served by a great team of 6 staff with a real mix of colleague experience ranging from 30 years to a year and all have the right level of knowledge and capability to help support our customers.”

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 28 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