Customer Relations Technical Handler Y ork - Hybrid basis One of the leading Insurers with an exceptional reputation for excellence is seeking a Technical Handler in their Customer Relations team. A fast-paced and ever-changing environment, the Customer Relations team handle complaints for our UK and London Market business. Meaning the complaints we review are wide and varied, working with all areas of the business. The team are empowered to handle, identify and prevent future complaints, using a range of techniques to ensure we are consistently treating customers in a fair and reasonable manner. The Role: Handling a portfolio of complex insurance complaints, managing and prioritising your own workload ensuring all regulatory timescales are met whilst reaching a fair outcome Working with all areas of the business to understand the nature of the complaint and resolving this in an efficient manner, whilst also developing your own knowledge and expertise in the process Liaising with the Financial Ombudsman Service regarding cases escalated to them. Confidently challenging FOS views where the evidence supports this and sharing key learnings with relevant stakeholders Identifying root causes and complaint trends, to assist in driving superb service across the business. You will work with the relevant business areas and senior stakeholders to identify and implement any necessary changes to prevent future complaints and improvements to our service offering Acting as a technical referral point and providing guidance to other members of the Customer Relations team, as well other areas of the business The Candidate: A confident, driven individual who is able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work well both individually and as part of a team Exceptional organisational skills, time management and high attention to detail whilst working effectively under pressure Be comfortable working 'in the grey'- determining what is right and being prepared to stand by your decisions Ability to challenge the current processes and operations through the use of influencing and negotiating skills Excellent communication skills - it is a necessity to be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and effective manner Previous experience in a similar technical complaints role and/or previous experience within the insurance sector The Reward: Salary circa £35,000 Company Pension Bonus Structure career development Extensive benefits package