Hours: 20 hours per week between Monday- Saturday as per business needs Salary: £22,464 Pro Rata Closing Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2024 Are you passionate about helping others and providing exceptional customer service? Would you like to join an organisation that puts its customers at the heart of what they do? If so, then Skipton Building Society have the perfect opportunity for you We are recruiting for Customer Service Consultants within our Worcester Branch. The role of Customer Service Consultant includes engaging in conversations to find out our customers’ needs, providing information to customers about our full savings range, products and services that we offer. By really listening to and getting to know our customers you will help them to review their circumstances and what their goals are, while providing a straightforward, helpful service that lets your enthusiasm and professionalism shine through. Who Are We? Not just another building society. Not just another job. We are the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we&39;re a mutual organisation. We do not have shareholders; we are owned by our members. We are interested in who you are as a person. Why? Because our membership is made up of many kinds of people and we want our colleagues to be just as diverse. Our purpose is to help more people have a home, help people save for life ahead and support long term financial wellbeing. Together, you can help us build a better Society Our colleagues say Skipton Building Society is a great place to work, and you could be one of them. Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we will help you take the next step towards a better future. What Is In It For You? We have a range of other benefits available to you including Annual discretionary bonus scheme: on average our Customer Service Consultants received an on-target bonus of 8% dependent on personal and company performance. 25 days standard annual leave &43; bank holidays and rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years. Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days. Generous employer matched pension contributions – up to 10% per annum. We care about your health and wellbeing. You will have access to a benefits portal which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and online employee discount platform (retailers, entertainment, eating out and travel). There are always initiatives to get involved with charities with three paid volunteering days for you to use each year. Colleague mortgage and savings accounts, as well as a host of colleague discount schemes. A commitment to training and development. Private medical insurance for all our colleagues. Salary Sacrifice Scheme for hybrid/electric car. Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups. What Will You Be Doing As A Customer Service Consultant? Be the First Point of Contact: You’llwarmly welcome customers, both in-branch and over the phone, making a lasting impression and that their first interaction with us a positive one. Engage and Understand: By asking insightful questions, you’ll uncover and understand our customers’ needs, ensuring you provide tailored solutions that truly make a difference. Listen and Tailor Solutions: You’ll listen carefully to each customer’s unique circumstances and offer personalized solutions that meet their needs, ensuring the best outcomes for both the customer and our society. Proactive Outreach : You’ll proactively reach out to customers over the phone, identifying their needs and discussing how we can support them. Maintain Accurate Records: Using our internal systems, you’ll ensure customer records are up-to-date and accurate, with a special focus on identifying and supporting vulnerable customers. Adhere to Policies: You’ll understand and adhere to our policies, standards, and controls, with comprehensive training and coaching to support you in your role. What Do We Need From You? You will have previous experience of interacting with customers. We’re happy to ‘think outside the box’ of wanting people who have previously worked in a bank or building society before. Your experience working with customers may be in person or over the phone, either is fine as Skipton’s customers are increasingly looking for flexible ways of engaging with us so if your experience is in a Contact Centre environment you may be just what we’re looking for. Your experience may be in retail, food & beverage, guests services or even the health/care sector. Whatever your background, if you can demonstrate a passion for delivering exceptional service and going above and beyond we’re happy to consider you. The ability to work well alongside others, with a ‘one-team’ mindset. The ability to react fast when the day gets busy and handle awide variety of different customers with excellent time management. The desire and ability to grow, adapt and change whilst accommodating business needs and priorities.