LIVE CHAT CUSTOMER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Talent Sure Recruitment Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

22 days holiday (increasing with years

Life cover

Dental options

PerkBox discounts

Volunteering days

Casual dress

Job summary

Talent Sure Recruitment Limited is hiring a Live Chat - Customer Support Specialist in central Southampton. This permanent, full-time role offers £26,500 per year, 37.5 hours weekly (Mon-Fri 8am–6pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays).

You will deliver first‑class digital customer service across non‑voice channels, responding via live chat, email, WhatsApp, SMS and social media to support customers and ensure smooth application processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication with tone, spelling, grammar and empathy.
• Comfort navigating multi-screen systems, digital messaging software and CRM databases.
• Genuine passion for helping others in sensitive or vulnerable situations.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer queries across live chat, email, WhatsApp, SMS and social media.
• Assist with initial applications and manage existing accounts with clear digital guidance.
• Provide empathetic, tailored support focusing on care and compliance.
• Handle general account enquiries and payment guidance with high-quality written service.
• Collaborate with the digital service team to maintain a supportive environment.

Skills

Written customer service

Digital & systems confidence

Empathy & problem solving

Adaptable & enthusiastic

Job description

Live Chat - Customer Support Specialist

Location: Central Southampton

Salary: £26,500 per annum

Hours: 37½ hours per week (Monday - Friday shifts between 8am - 6pm & 1 in 4 Saturday's)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Deliver Exceptional Digital Customer Service

Are you passionate about providing outstanding customer service through modern, digital communication channels? Do you excel at crafting empathetic written responses and supporting people when they need it most?

We are partnering with an established, award‑winning financial organisation in central Southampton seeking a Live Chat Customer Support Specialist to join their expanding team.

In this position, you will serve as the digital voice of the business, delivering first‑class customer service across non‑voice channels. Instead of taking traditional telephone calls, you will assist customers via live chat, email, WhatsApp, SMS, and digital social media platforms, providing tailored support and solutions to meet their individual needs.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Digital Customer Service: Focus on written, digital messaging platforms including live chat, email, SMS, and WhatsApp—ideal for those who love written communication over phone queues.
• Empathetic & Purpose-Driven: Provide compassionate customer service to individuals facing complex or vulnerable situations, guiding them through application processes and account options.
• Varied Multi-Channel Operations: Manage multiple digital streams simultaneously in a fast‑paced, modern workplace environment.
• Excellent Career Growth: Receive ongoing coaching, structured feedback, and continuous development within a supportive customer service culture.
• Fantastic Employee Benefits: Enjoy a competitive bonus scheme, 22 days holiday (increasing with service), casual dress, life cover, dental options, PerkBox discounts, and paid volunteering days!

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Platform Digital Communication: Respond efficiently and professionally to customer queries across various digital channels including email, WhatsApp, SMS, live chat, and social media.
• Account Support & Guidance: Assist customers with initial applications and manage existing accounts, delivering clear, helpful digital customer service.
• Empathetic Resolution: Provide compassionate, tailored support to customers in vulnerable circumstances, helping find suitable solutions with a focus on care and compliance.
• Digital Problem Solving: Handle general account enquiries, payment guidance, and query resolution while maintaining high standards of written customer service.
• Team Collaboration: Complete core administrative tasks and work collaboratively within the wider digital customer service team to maintain a positive, supportive team environment.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an enthusiastic, team‑oriented individual who takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service through written digital media.

Key Requirements:

• Written Customer Service Excellence: Exceptional written communication skills with a strong command of tone, spelling, grammar, and empathy.
• Digital & Systems Confidence: Comfort navigating multi-screen systems, digital messaging software, and CRM databases.
• Empathy & Problem‑Solving: A genuine passion for helping others and a supportive approach when dealing with sensitive or vulnerable customer queries.
• Adaptable & Enthusiastic: A positive "whatever it takes" attitude, an eagerness to learn, and a desire to contribute to a collaborative customer service team.