Customer Call Adviser
3 weeks ago
Looking for a new challenge?
Take a look at our current vacancies. If you see a vacancy that is right for you, we encourage you to apply
Are you keen to help consumers and work for an organisation led by their values? We are proud of the work we do and the TRUST we build with our customers, we do the right thing, not the easy thing
- Working hours: _35 hours per week (part-time is minimum 21 hours per week). Working within the hours of 8am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday._
- Salary:_ £24,100_
- Contract:_ Permanent_
- Start date: _Monday_ _15th April_ 2024_
- Location_: Coventry, CV1 2GN_
- Our permanent hybrid policy sees us all working at least four days across a fortnight in the office._
As a Customer Call Adviser your day will predominantly be spent on the telephone, and you’ll be the first point of contact for our customers calling the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Being customer focussed, you’ll be at the forefront of the Financial Ombudsman Service by taking calls that come through to the helpline. By listening carefully to consumers and asking the right questions, you’ll be establishing facts and following the processes and procedures that are in place to provide the right level of assistance.
Our telephone helplines can be very fast paced, so you’ll quickly get to grips with everything that your role entails. After 4 weeks office-based paid training, you will use your own judgement and inquisitive mind-set to assess whether we can be of service to the consumer.
Key responsibilities for the Customer Call Adviser:
- Handling first contact live responses - you’ll register new complaints from telephone calls from our helpline and update records on a range of IT systems, following established processes carefully and ensuring complete accuracy when inputting information- Being proactive and innovative in looking for better ways of doing things as well as being organised so that you’re doing the right thing at the right time- Being trustworthy - you’ll deal with sensitive customer information, so confidentiality is very important- Being patient and empathetic - ability to converse with older and vulnerable customers over the phone- Delivering a fair and efficient service, that reflects the diversity of our customers and our people
- To be considered for this role, you’ll need to show us that you’ve got the skills, motivation and capabilities._
Minimum criteria:
- Experience of working within a contact centre environment or within a customer focused role- Good written and verbal communication skills- Ability to multi-task- Empathetic mindset
Desirable Criteria:
- Complaint handling experience- Experience within financial services
- Why Financial Ombudsman Service?_
We are a values led organisation. Our values define our culture, influence our decisions, and underpin our vision and strategy. They set out how we play our PART through Purpose, Ambition, Respect and Trust. You can learn more about our values here:
Here’s a list of some of the many benefits and perks you can get for working with us:
- 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, with the option to buy extra or sell days- Generous pension- Employer provided benefits such as Private Medical Insurance, Virtual GP, Critical Illness cover, Life Assurance cover, to name a few- Choice of voluntary benefits including Technology scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Will-writing service amongst others- Employee Assistance Programme/Mental Health support- Extensive opportunities for personal and career development- Our Coventry office is 2 minutes’ walk from the main station- Our employee led networks do fantastic work in educating and raising awareness across a range of experiences and support us in being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. You can get involved, too
How do I apply?
Closing date is 23:59 on the 10th March 2024 - please note we will be interviewing between the 4th and 15th March 2024.
Recruitment Process
1st stage - 30 min telephone interview with our Talent Team
2nd stage - 1hr virtual f2f with 2 Team Leaders from the Call HubWe’re proud to be an inclusive employer
We’re committed to being a great place to work
- attracting and developing people from the widest possible range of backgrounds. We want everyone to perform at their best and feel able to be themselves. We understand that if we’re diverse and inclusive, we’ll better understand different perspectives, which is fundamental to our job resolving financial complaints.Find out more
Check out below channels to find out more about everyday life at the Financial Ombudsman Service - and don’t forget to follow us while you’re there- LinkedIn: Financial Ombudsman Service- Our careers page:
-
Customer Call Adviser
18 hours ago
Coventry, United Kingdom Financial Ombudsman Service Full timeLooking for a new challenge? Take a look at our current vacancies. If you see a vacancy that is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Customer Call Adviser Would you like to be the first point of contact in helping us to resolve financial services complaints in the UK? Being customer focussed, you’ll be at the forefront of the Financial Ombudsman...
-
Customer Services Call Handler
19 hours ago
Coventry, United Kingdom Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Full time**Details**: **Reference number**: - 339634**Salary**: - £21,735 - £23,815**Job grade**: - Administrative Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Administration / Corporate Support**Working pattern**: - Full-time**Number of jobs available**: - 3Contents Location About the job **Benefits**: Things you need to know Location -...
-
Call Centre Assistant
1 month ago
Coventry, United Kingdom Specsavers Full time**Call Centre Assistant** **Location: Coventry** **Full Time - 37.5 hours per week** **Salary: Competitive Salary depending on experience** **Bonus and Specsavers Perks available!** **Bus & Train Stations nearby** **Full Training will be provided** At Specsavers, our Receptionists / Call Centre / Customer Service Advisors are essential in shaping the...
-
Customer Services Adviser Level 1
1 month ago
Coventry, United Kingdom Coventry City Council Full timeAbout the team we are recruiting to You may be based in one of several locations, we have a Customer Service Centre right in the heart of the city; Friargate - a large purpose built office by the train station along with several reception points across the city. Joining Customer Services is a really good stepping stone into a long term career with the...
-
Trainee Call Centre Advisor
18 hours ago
Coventry, United Kingdom 360 Resourcing Solutions Full time**Trainee Call Centre Advisor** **Coventry - 37.5 Hours - Office Based** **£10.34ph (£20,176 Annum)** We are currently looking for a **Trainee Call Centre Advisor **to join our team in **Coventry.** You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive rate of **£10.34** **per hour,** plus great benefits and...
-
Call Centre Admin
1 month ago
Coventry, United Kingdom ScS Upholstery Full time**Description**: We are looking to recruit a Call Centre Admin to join our Central Arranging Team. You will be part of the voice of ScS, giving our customers a great experience and helping with any enquiries. What’s the opportunity? **Key Responsibilities**: - Carry out administration on reports required - Assisting with customer issues/Queries - Being...
-
Trainee Call Centre Representative
18 hours ago
Coventry, United Kingdom 360 Resourcing Solutions Full time**Trainee Call Centre Representative** **Coventry - 37.5 hours - Office Based** **£10.34ph / (£20,176pa)** We are currently looking for a **Trainee Call Centre Representative **to join our team in **Coventry.** You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive rate of **£10.34** **per hour,** plus great...
-
Inbound Call Centre Advisor
17 hours ago
Coventry, United Kingdom Adecco UK Full timeOur client, well known within financial services, are seeking call handlers to work within their call centre. You'll be the first point of contact for our customers calling the organisation, taking calls that come through the helpline. By listening carefully to consumers and asking the right questions, you'll be establishing facts and following the processes...
-
Retail Adviser 25hrs
1 month ago
Coventry, United Kingdom Vodafone Full time**Retail Adviser 25hrs/week - Coventry**: **Location: Coventry** **Salary: £10.42 per hour + unlimited bonus structure** **Hours: 25hrs per week** Do you want the chance to build a career in retail? Our Vodafone Partner stores are independent franchises that provide you with the opportunity to develop and contribute to a growing local business. **What...
-
Independent Financial Adviser
1 month ago
Coventry, United Kingdom CAPIO RECRUITMENT LIMITED Full timeCapio recruitment are working closely with an Independent Financial Planning firm who are looking for an Independent Financial Adviser to join their team in Coventry. They pride themselves on their values and always put the customer first at every step ofthe way. They are one of the UK's leading integrated wealth management and professional service groups,...
-
Broadband Customer Service Advisor
7 days ago
Coventry, United Kingdom Shell Energy Full time**Our Journey**: At Shell Energy Retail Limited, we believe that home energy matters. It’s more than what boils the kettle or keeps the radiators warm. It empowers us to make better decisions now about our world tomorrow. It’s the reason why we supply 100% renewable electricity, carbon neutral home energy, smart home technology, discounts on broadband,...
-
Coventry, United Kingdom Supreme Financial Solutions Ltd Full timeCompany Description Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is expanding into the mortgage and protection market. The company is committed to nurturing the best talent, ensuring personal development and progression for team members. As an appointed representative of...
-
Coventry, United Kingdom Supreme Financial Solutions Ltd Full timeCompany Description Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is expanding into the mortgage and protection market. The company is committed to nurturing the best talent, ensuring personal development and progression for team members. As an appointed representative of...
-
Coventry, United Kingdom Supreme Financial Solutions LTD Full timeJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionSupreme Financial Solutions LTD is expanding into the mortgage and protection market. The company is committed to nurturing the best talent, ensuring personal development and progression for team members. As an appointed representative of The Openwork Partnership, Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is authorised and regulated...
-
Coventry, United Kingdom Supreme Financial Solutions LTD Full timeCompany Description Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is expanding into the mortgage and protection market. The company is committed to nurturing the best talent, ensuring personal development and progression for team members. As an appointed representative of The Openwork Partnership, Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is authorised and regulated by the...
-
Coventry, United Kingdom Supreme Financial Solutions LTD Full timeCompany DescriptionSupreme Financial Solutions LTD is expanding into the mortgage and protection market. The company is committed to nurturing the best talent, ensuring personal development and progression for team members. As an appointed representative of The Openwork Partnership, Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is authorised and regulated by the Financial...
-
Coventry, United Kingdom Supreme Financial Solutions LTD Full timeJob Description Company Description Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is expanding into the mortgage and protection market. The company is committed to nurturing the best talent, ensuring personal development and progression for team members. As an appointed representative of The Openwork Partnership, Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is authorised and...
-
Coventry, United Kingdom Supreme Financial Solutions LTD Full timeCompany Description Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is expanding into the mortgage and protection market. The company is committed to nurturing the best talent, ensuring personal development and progression for team members. As an appointed representative of The Openwork Partnership, Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is authorised and regulated by the...
-
Coventry, United Kingdom Supreme Financial Solutions LTD Full timeCompany DescriptionSupreme Financial Solutions LTD is expanding into the mortgage and protection market. The company is committed to nurturing the best talent, ensuring personal development and progression for team members. As an appointed representative of The Openwork Partnership, Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is authorised and regulated by the Financial...
-
Coventry, United Kingdom Supreme Financial Solutions Ltd Full timeCompany DescriptionEnsure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.Supreme Financial Solutions LTD is expanding into the mortgage and protection market. The company is committed to nurturing the best talent, ensuring personal development and progression for team members. As an appointed representative of The...
