The opportunity
We are a completely independent network for mortgage and protection advisers with over 850 members across the UK. We have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Service Administrator to join the team to help and support our advisers, who we consider, our customers.
This role is primarily telephone-based, but the successful candidate will be required to work full-time at our Head Office in Knowle, Solihull. Due to the nature of certain responsibilities, no flexibility can be offered regarding this requirement.
This role is ideal for a self-driven individual who can quickly learn new tasks and pick up new systems. You should be confident handling a high volume of inbound calls, have a friendly and professional telephone manner, maintain a positive, proactive attitude, and demonstrate strong IT skills.
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Benefits of a Customer Service Administrator
- A health & dental cash plan
- Death in Service
- Company sick pay
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- A pension scheme
- A staff referral scheme
- An adviser referral scheme
- A friendly, motivated team and a supportive working environment
- Office closure over Christmas
- Open and communicative relationship with management, with regular 1:1 sessions
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Requirements of a Customer Service Administrator
- Act as the first point of contact for both internal (advisers) and external parties
- Handle incoming telephone calls and provide assistance with Acre software queries
- Carry out regular outbound calling projects
- Coordinate incoming post to the appropriate department
- Help greet visitors and ensure the reception area and meeting rooms remain tidy
- Prepare drinks for visitors when needed
- Perform other tasks as required by the line manager and/or Director of the function
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Requirements of a Customer Service Administrator
- Must have previous experience dealing with a high volume of inbound calls
- Industry knowledge/experience is preferable but not essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
- Good team player, but with the ability to work under own initiative
- The ability to analyse information with a view to making informed decisions
- Competent on Microsoft Office suite i.e. Excel, Word etc.
- Must be happy to work from Head Office full time
Preferable but not essential:
- Previous experience working within Financial Services
- Strong product knowledge on General Insurance, Protection and PMI
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Working hours of a Customer Service Administrator
- Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 a total of 36.25 hours per week.
- The successful candidate must work full-time from our Head Office in Knowle, Solihull, and should live within a reasonable commuting distance to allow for daily travel. This is strictly an office-based role with no flexibility, so if you are seeking remote or hybrid work, we kindly ask that you do not apply.