Total 128 customer service job vacancies in Customer Service category in Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9ZH

Join our Customer Service Team!

Pay - £11.44 per hour and after 12 weeks this will rise to £12.30 per hour.

• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
• This role is office-based role in West Strand Business Park in Preston, PR1 8UY

We are looking for a positive, flexible, and customer-focused individual to join our busy call centre as a Customer Service Advisor supporting on the TFC campaign. Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) is a scheme for Government support towards the cost of childcare for working families. In this role you would be supporting families and making a difference by helping them.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers, resolving their queries in a timely and efficient manner. You will also be responsible for working with other team members to ensure that we meet our customer service goals.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week). Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm. 37.5-hour week

What we offer:

As a valued employee of the Manpower, you'll have access to a range of amazing benefits;

• We offer a pre-12-week arrangement of 25 days annual leave per annum, which will increase to 33 days post 12 week arrangement.
• Staff discounts (range of lifestyle goods and services)
• Pension contribution
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral Schemes
• Save-As-You-Earn-Scheme
• MyPath Development programme (our Global Programme through dedicated Talent coaches that have been accredited to guide employees through a portal of specifically identified online courses through PowerYou training portal)

What we are looking for:

Ideally you will have worked in a customer service role before, but if this is your first role or a career change don't worry as we provide all the training and support, you'll need.

At a minimum you should have:

• A positive attitude and a can-do spirit
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A passion for providing excellent customer service

If you love helping people and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now!

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Join our Customer Service Team!

Pay - £11.44 per hour and after 12 weeks this will rise to £12.30 per hour.

• The role is full-time (37 hours per week).
• This role is office-based role in Ribble House, Ballam Road, Lytham, FY8 4TS

We are looking for a positive, flexible, and customer-focused individual to join our busy call centre as a Customer Service Advisor.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers, resolving their queries in a timely and efficient manner. You will also be responsible for working with other team members to ensure that we meet our customer service goals.

The role is full-time (37 hours per week). There are part time shift options available (27.5 hours per week). Shift Pattern to cover the following working hours: 5 days out of 7, between 8am-8pm Monday- Friday and between 8am- 6pm Saturday-Sunday. Weekend working is required, and shift pattern will be discussed during your video interview.

What we offer:

As a valued employee of the Manpower, you'll have access to a range of amazing benefits;

• We offer a pre-12-week arrangement of 25 days annual leave per annum, which will increase to 33 days post 12 week arrangement.
• Staff discounts (range of lifestyle goods and services)
• Pension contribution
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral Schemes
• Save-As-You-Earn-Scheme
• MyPath Development programme (our Global Programme through dedicated Talent coaches that have been accredited to guide employees through a portal of specifically identified online courses through PowerYou training portal)

What we are looking for:

Ideally you will have worked in a customer service role before, but if this is your first role or a career change don't worry as we provide all the training and support, you'll need.

At a minimum you should have:

• A positive attitude and a can-do spirit
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A passion for providing excellent customer service

If you love helping people and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now!

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Hours:

This is a permanent opportunity working full time, 36 hours per week to support branch opening hours Monday to Saturday.

Salary:

£22,900 Per Annum

Closing Date:

Tue, 19 Nov 2024

We are recruiting for a Customer Consultant at our Preston Branch.

You have the opportunity to join our team and become one of the faces of Skipton Building Society. We are also interested in who you are as a person. Why? Because our membership is made up of many different kinds of people and we want our employees 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.

You will be 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, whether that be financial, family, retirement, peace of mind or even a new home and through this proactively identify the most appropriate products to suit their needs, all the while providing a straightforward, helpful service that lets your enthusiasm shine through.

Together, you can help us build a better Society

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're a mutual organisation. We do not have shareholders; we are owned by our members.

Our colleagues say Skipton Building Society is a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we will help you take the next step towards a better future.

Branch Life

Our branches are the heart of our local communities, however increasingly our customers want the flexibility of doing transactions online and engaging with us via the telephone and our contact centre. We can support all our customers calls from our branches via our telephony system. So, whether you are promoting a new product or resolving a problem, you will always place our customers’ needs at the heart of everything you do and provide a first-class service every time.

For our customers, you will be more than just the friendly face and voice of Skipton Building Society. You will be a listener, a problem solver and in time a fountain of knowledge to help them achieve their financial goals.

What Is In It For You?

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme: on average our Customer Consultants received an on-target bonus of 8% dependent on personal and company performance.

• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + 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 pension contributions – up to 10% per annum dependent on employee selection

• Access to the Lifeworks, via telephone or online 24/7. Giving free access to wellbeing apps, including Employee Assistance Programme and online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out and travel.

• There are always initiatives to get involved with charities with two paid volunteering days for you to use each year.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Engaging, understanding and identifying customer needs through asking great questions, listening to customers specific circumstances and tailoring the relevant solution to their needs whilst ensuring the right outcome for the customer and the society.

• Acting as the first point of contact for customers in branch and over the phone with enthusiasm and a desire to help our customers.

• Proactively contacting our customers over the phone to identify and discuss their needs.

• Educate each customer on a range of products and services as well as the different communication channels they can utilise to engage with us directly.

• Use internal systems to ensure that a customer’s records are accurately maintained and are up to date, whilst ensuring vulnerable customers are identified and supported appropriately.

• Adhere to and understand the appropriate policies, standards, controls and limits of authority applicable to your role, supported by training, coaching and appropriate communication.

What Do We Need From You?

• Passion about delivering exceptional customer service

• Enjoy meeting new people and engaging in purposeful conversation

• Work well with others, with a ‘one-team’ mindset across multiple channels.

• Have excellent communication, engagement and listening skills

• React fast when the day gets busy and handle a wide variety of different customers – with excellent time management

• Are able to deliver outstanding customer service either from a face to face or a telephony background

• Are open to a broad range of activities even if outside of standard expectations

• Are able to grow, adapt and change accommodating business needs and priorities

How does it sound to earn £25,714.00 from day one with a rapid rise to £27,032.00 once you hit the required competencies?

Do you want to work in a bustling & vibrant office environment, with FREE PARKING, access to local transport links, on-site canteen, restaurants & shops, plus a whole host more right on your doorstep?

What's more, we also have the opportunity to work from home if you prefer after your qualifying period! (usually around 4-6 months)

If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for empathetic and supportive colleagues to join our existing team servicing a well-known high street banking client based at Tulketh Mill in Preston!

What's in it for you?

• Be part of our rewarding pay progression scheme with a salary between £25,714.00, rising to £27,032.00
• You will work 40 hours per week between 8am - 8pm, Monday - Friday on a 6-week shift rota with 2/6 Saturdays between 930am - 5pm. We will provide a full list of shifts at interview stage. No Sunday shifts currently
• Option to work from home after completing your qualifying period - full equipment provided.
• Modern & vibrant office, with free parking , great transport links, on site canteen, plus several retail & food stores on your door step if you wish to venture!
• Internal career progression platform called INSPIRE, which helps many colleagues to develop into a multitude of roles available with a clear development plan from the outset
• Access to exclusive discounts, benefits and cash back, for all Capita Employees and their families! Retail, cinema, shopping, something for everyone!
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• We do work Bank Holidays but Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day are all non working days so, put your feet up! (If you are scheduled to work on a bank holiday, you will receive time and a half and a day in lieu to use at a later date).
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more!
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel, and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What you'll be doing:

• Understanding the customers financial situation, providing options and solutions to help our customers get back to financial health. Always ensuring fair outcomes, including for our vulnerable customers
• Building rapport, empathising, and having meaningful conversations with our customers to deliver excellent customer service
• Embracing learning, coaching and development to continuously improve your skills and capability
• Sharing ideas to improve the customer service experience
• Making a real difference to people's lives
• Dealing with some of our more vulnerable customers and their complex needs

What we're looking for:

• Comfortable speaking with customers over the phone and asking questions on to gain a full understanding of our customers circumstances
• Have an excellent standard of both spoken and written English as you will be helping customers with complex financial needs
• Making decisions considering the risk to the client and impact to the customer using guidance or advice where required
• Navigating around our systems and ensuring all details entered are accurate - previous experience of using multiple CPU systems is essential
• Ensuring all regulatory requirements are adhered to through training and compliance
• This role would suit individuals who have experience of dealing with customers who have complex needs, who may have worked previously in a call centre environment, have first class communication skills and are able to complete work to a high standard. This is not an entry level role and some previous experience is essential - detailed below.
• Do you tick any of the boxes of the below? If so, we want to hear from you!

Essential experience - we require a minimum of one of the below.

• Strong experience in a call centre customer service role...OR
• Proven experience in a clerical environment...OR
• Robust experience in a health care environment dealing with vulnerable clients...
• In addition we also need experience of using multiple computer systems. Although full system training will be provided, you need to be competent using a mouse and keyboard

Desirable experience...

• Experience of working in a collections environment
• Experience of working in Financial Services

What will happen next:

• Choose apply now to fill out our short application
• Your application will be reviewed by our global recruitment team
• You will be invited to attend a video interview with a member of the recruitment team
• If you are successful at the first interview stage, you will be invited to attend a second stage on site in Preston.

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita.

We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you.

For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Join our Customer Service Team!

Pay - £11.44 per hour and after 12 weeks this will rise to £12.30 per hour.

• The role is full-time (37 hours per week).
• This role is office-based role in Ribble House, Ballam Road, Lytham, FY8 4TS

We are looking for a positive, flexible, and customer-focused individual to join our busy call centre as a Customer Service Advisor.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers, resolving their queries in a timely and efficient manner. You will also be responsible for working with other team members to ensure that we meet our customer service goals.

The role is full-time (37 hours per week). There are part time shift options available (27.5 hours per week). Shift Pattern to cover the following working hours: 5 days out of 7, between 8am-8pm Monday- Friday and between 8am- 6pm Saturday-Sunday. Weekend working is required, and shift pattern will be discussed during your video interview.

What we offer:

As a valued employee of the Manpower, you'll have access to a range of amazing benefits;

• We offer a pre-12-week arrangement of 25 days annual leave per annum, which will increase to 33 days post 12 week arrangement.
• Staff discounts (range of lifestyle goods and services)
• Pension contribution
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral Schemes
• Save-As-You-Earn-Scheme
• MyPath Development programme (our Global Programme through dedicated Talent coaches that have been accredited to guide employees through a portal of specifically identified online courses through PowerYou training portal)

What we are looking for:

Ideally you will have worked in a customer service role before, but if this is your first role or a career change don't worry as we provide all the training and support, you'll need.

At a minimum you should have:

• A positive attitude and a can-do spirit
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A passion for providing excellent customer service

If you love helping people and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now!

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you looking for a new role in financial services? Do you want a career and not just a job as a Customer Service Advisor? If so, we are the company that wants you.

Benefits:

Basic salary for the customer service advisor of £28k plus an annual bonus scheme | Comprehensive training and induction| Access to Professional Development and Qualifications, e.g. CeMAP & CeRER | Employee Recognition Scheme | 23 days holidays, rising with service + bank holidays | Pension scheme | Simply Health cashback scheme | Life Assurance | Charity social events

Key Group is one of the most exciting, forward-thinking brands in financial services, focused on helping people unlock a better retirement since 1998. Our mission is simple: To be the UK's leading later life lending company.

The beginning of the Equity Release journey starts in our Customer Engagement team, where customers have the opportunity to discuss products available to them and with the customer service advisor to book an appointment with an Independent Financial Adviser. We are very fortunate that we have thousands of customers ready to engage with us online and over the telephone.

Our Customer Service Advisor team offer a complete service to new and existing customers, taking inbound calls to ensure our proposition is promoted effectively. The team is proactive, making outbound calls in response to customer enquiries, qualifying referrals and booking appointments for Advisers as well as responding to enquiries from customers.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Positive engagement with customers through inbound and outbound calls.

• Establish customer need and qualify opportunities

• Discuss services available and progress into appointments with Advisers.

• Remaining compliant and ensuring call quality metrics are achieved

Desired Skills:

• Excellent direct customer engagement via telephone.

• Financial services or similar regulated working environment

• Experience and ability to handle complex queries

• A track record of exceeding targets, achieving and above average performance would be an advantage

• Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business:

Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement.
Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do.
Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service.
Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships.
Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result.
Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops

Work the following hours; 9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday) with one late shift per week 11:30am - 8pm , one Saturday per month 9am - 5pm with day in lieu the following Friday.

Join our Customer Service Team!

Pay - £11.44 per hour and after 12 weeks this will rise to £12.30 per hour.

• The role is full-time (37 hours per week).
• This role is office-based role in Ribble House, Ballam Road, Lytham, FY8 4TS

We are looking for a positive, flexible, and customer-focused individual to join our busy call centre as a Customer Service Advisor.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers, resolving their queries in a timely and efficient manner. You will also be responsible for working with other team members to ensure that we meet our customer service goals.

The role is full-time (37 hours per week). There are part time shift options available (27.5 hours per week). Shift Pattern to cover the following working hours: 5 days out of 7, between 8am-8pm Monday- Friday and between 8am- 6pm Saturday-Sunday. Weekend working is required, and shift pattern will be discussed during your video interview.

There may be opportunities for hybrid working but subject to availability and performance standards.

What we offer:

As a valued employee of the Manpower, you'll have access to a range of amazing benefits;

• We offer a pre-12-week arrangement of 25 days annual leave per annum, which will increase to 33 days post 12 week arrangement.
• Staff discounts (range of lifestyle goods and services)
• Pension contribution
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral Schemes
• Save-As-You-Earn-Scheme
• MyPath Development programme (our Global Programme through dedicated Talent coaches that have been accredited to guide employees through a portal of specifically identified online courses through PowerYou training portal)

What we are looking for:

Ideally you will have worked in a customer service role before, but if this is your first role or a career change don't worry as we provide all the training and support, you'll need.

At a minimum you should have:

• A positive attitude and a can-do spirit
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A passion for providing excellent customer service

If you love helping people and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now!

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Join our Customer Service Team!

Pay - £11.44 per hour and after 12 weeks this will rise to £12.30 per hour.

• The role is full-time (37 hours per week).
• This role is office-based role in Ribble House, Ballam Road, Lytham, FY8 4TS

We are looking for a positive, flexible, and customer-focused individual to join our busy call centre as a Customer Service Advisor.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers, resolving their queries in a timely and efficient manner. You will also be responsible for working with other team members to ensure that we meet our customer service goals.

The role is full-time (37 hours per week). There are part time shift options available (27.5 hours per week). Shift Pattern to cover the following working hours: 5 days out of 7, between 8am-8pm Monday- Friday and between 8am- 6pm Saturday-Sunday. Weekend working is required, and shift pattern will be discussed during your video interview.

There may be opportunities for hybrid working but subject to availability and performance standards.

What we offer:

As a valued employee of the Manpower, you'll have access to a range of amazing benefits;

• We offer a pre-12-week arrangement of 25 days annual leave per annum, which will increase to 33 days post 12 week arrangement.
• Staff discounts (range of lifestyle goods and services)
• Pension contribution
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral Schemes
• Save-As-You-Earn-Scheme
• MyPath Development programme (our Global Programme through dedicated Talent coaches that have been accredited to guide employees through a portal of specifically identified online courses through PowerYou training portal)

What we are looking for:

Ideally you will have worked in a customer service role before, but if this is your first role or a career change don't worry as we provide all the training and support, you'll need.

At a minimum you should have:

• A positive attitude and a can-do spirit
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A passion for providing excellent customer service

If you love helping people and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now!

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for an Integrated Substance Misuse Service Senior Manager to join HMP Preston, a Category B male prison in Preston city centre. This is a brand new role, created due to growth, and will be leading the Integrated Substance Misuse Service Team (ISMS) as we roll out our new One Team approach across the service. The service offers a broad and diverse range of treatments to patients suffering from a range of substance misuse issues. Hours This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shifts are 08:00 - 16:00 / 09:00 - 17:00. Salary This is a full time role, and the salary is £49,848 - £55,996, depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

The University of Central Lancashire wishes to recruit a new Customer Service Attendants within the Library Service. You will be responsible for providing a welcoming and safe environment for all our users and visitors and providing an attendant role. The role is is 8am - to 4 pm and 10 am – 6pm alternating weekly.

The successful candidate will focus on our reception service but will be supporting students to make the very best of their time at the University by provide a high level, effective customer support service, covering in-person queries, as well as those received via email or over the phone you will also provide a rapid response to incidents and emergencies and evacuations in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures and policies

Applicants will hold 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualification or significant, relevant professional experience or experiential learning.

You will patrol the building and ensure that the library is secure, and welcoming environment to all customers. Be proactive in communicating Library rules particularly in relation to noise, use of study rooms and hot food. You will also be responsibly in helping keep the building tidy and clean.

You will need to be fit and active as this role will also require you to help with the continual movement of library stock which includes helping with our self service machine and shelving items and occasional helping with the step up of areas for events.

Interviews will be held week commencing 4th November.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our website at Safeguarding

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Registered Service Manager -Burnley up to £35,000 Depending on Experience

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

Registered Service Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Registered Service Manager to join us in leading our residential service in Burnley. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

Our Registered Service Manager will be working alongside local authorities, healthcare professionals and the families of the people we support as well as leading a team to ensure that people gain more independence in their daily lives and have positive outcomes.

You will be managing the day-to-day running of the service(s), developing and implementing person centred support plans, conducting care needs assessments, recruiting and inducting new colleagues, completing supervisions/appraisals, completing medication competencies and medication audits, attending mutli-disciplinary meetings, completing quarterly audits and reports, effectively manage the services P&L, ensure regulatory, legislative, internal and contractual requirements are met including relevant notifications and adherence to policies and procedures. You’ll be a friendly, dynamic and caring leader with a passion for the care sector and delivering the best support.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Registered Service Manager having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Registered Manager should have previous experience as a CQC registered manager in a care management role, be willing and able to undertake CQC registration and a Level 5 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals with autism, complex individuals with mental health needs, traumatic backgrounds and challenging behaviours.

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

How does it sound to earn £25,714.00 from day one with a rapid rise to £27,032.00 once you hit the required competencies?

Do you want to work in a bustling & vibrant office environment, with FREE PARKING, access to local transport links, on-site canteen, restaurants & shops, plus a whole host more right on your doorstep?

What's more, we also have the opportunity to work from home if you prefer after your qualifying period! (usually around 4-6 months)

If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for empathetic and supportive colleagues to join our existing team servicing a well-known high street banking client based at Tulketh Mill in Preston!

What's in it for you?

• Be part of our rewarding pay progression scheme with a salary between £25,714.00, rising to £27,032.00
• You will work 40 hours per week between 8am - 8pm, Monday - Friday on a 7-week shift rota with 2/7 Saturdays between 930am - 5pm. We will provide a full list of shifts at interview stage. No Sunday shifts currently
• Option to work from home after completing your qualifying period - full equipment provided.
• Modern & vibrant office, with free parking , great transport links, on site canteen, plus several retail & food stores on your door step if you wish to venture!
• Internal career progression platform called INSPIRE, which helps many colleagues to develop into a multitude of roles available with a clear development plan from the outset
• Access to exclusive discounts, benefits and cash back, for all Capita Employees and their families! Retail, cinema, shopping, something for everyone!
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• We do work Bank Holidays but Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day are all non working days so, put your feet up! (If you are scheduled to work on a bank holiday, you will receive time and a half and a day in lieu to use at a later date).
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more!
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel, and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What you'll be doing:

• Understanding the customers financial situation, providing options and solutions to help our customers get back to financial health. Always ensuring fair outcomes, including for our vulnerable customers
• Building rapport, empathising, and having meaningful conversations with our customers to deliver excellent customer service
• Embracing learning, coaching and development to continuously improve your skills and capability
• Sharing ideas to improve the customer service experience
• Making a real difference to people's lives
• Dealing with some of our more vulnerable customers and their complex needs

What we're looking for:

• Comfortable speaking with customers over the phone and asking questions on to gain a full understanding of our customers circumstances
• Have an excellent standard of both spoken and written English as you will be helping customers with complex financial needs
• Making decisions considering the risk to the client and impact to the customer using guidance or advice where required
• Navigating around our systems and ensuring all details entered are accurate - previous experience of using multiple CPU systems is essential
• Ensuring all regulatory requirements are adhered to through training and compliance
• This role would suit individuals who have experience of dealing with customers who have complex needs, who may have worked previously in a call centre environment, have first class communication skills and are able to complete work to a high standard. This is not an entry level role and some previous experience is essential - detailed below.
• Do you tick any of the boxes of the below? If so, we want to hear from you!

Essential experience - we require a minimum of one of the below.

• Strong experience in a call centre customer service role...OR
• Proven experience in a clerical environment...OR
• Robust experience in a health care environment dealing with vulnerable clients...
• In addition we also need experience of using multiple computer systems. Although full system training will be provided, you need to be competent using a mouse and keyboard

Desirable experience...

• Experience of working in a collections environment
• Experience of working in Financial Services

What will happen next:

• Choose apply now to fill out our short application
• Your application will be reviewed by our global recruitment team
• You will be invited to attend a video interview with a member of the recruitment team
• If you are successful at the first interview stage, you will be invited to attend a second stage on site in Preston.

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita.

We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Pay up to £29,500, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. 

We are hiring Apprentice IT Service Managers. 

You'll earn as you learn during our 18-month apprenticeship, gaining a level 3 'Digital Support Technician' qualification.

Joining our IT Asset Management Team (ITAM), you will be supporting the management of Software and Hardware on the DWP estate - the largest in UK government.

You will join us on permanent basis, accessing funded learning to support progress in your role and career. You'll receive formal learning and loads of support to develop crucial skills in a secure and empowering environment.   

You'll be given one day a week (20% of your time) so you can work on completing your apprenticeship qualification within your working hours.  
 

 We are looking for apprentices who have the following:

• Great communication skills

• The ability to work to deadlines

• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• The ability to balance work responsibility and personal study

• A passion for building and developing your skills

• Pride in delivering engaging work that makes a difference

 Am I eligible for this apprenticeship?  

You need to mee the following minimum eligibility criteria: 

• Hold a valid passport/birth certificate or residence permit  

• Have the right to live and work in the UK    

• Must have lived in the UK and/or EEA for 3 years prior to apprenticeship start date or hold some form of exemption 

• Not be in full-time education or be undertaking another apprenticeship by the apprenticeship start date    

• You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject   

• You must hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent or be willing to undertake and pass a functional skills assessment.  

 

You and your role  

We want to help you build the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need for a successful career in tech and IT Service Management.  

IT Asset Management is all about ensuring that the Software we use is maintained, upgraded, tracked and used optimally.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills in an organisation that makes a difference to UK citizen's lives. We make sure that our services are working when people need them.

You'll learn what it takes, working with the ITAM team during your 18 month study.

You'll build up knowledge of the processes and techniques needed to maintain software and ensure value for money. We're a massive and complex organisation - you'll fast track your skills by getting involved in real work, real supplier and stakeholders.

We're one of the most supportive learning organisations in government, and we have a 100% success rate in apprenticeship completion.  

Details. Wages. Perks.  

Location: You'll join us in our brilliant Blackpool hub. We're just outside Blackpool, and we have loads of free parking.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.  

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £29,500.  

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.
 

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days, and rising to 26 days after one year.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.  
 

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:  

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)   

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies  

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving  

• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'   

• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more  

• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference  

• Sports and social activities  

• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.  

  

Process:   

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:  

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.  

1. Interview: a single stage interview online.  
    

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.  

Job Title: Customer Care Team Leader
Location: Remote
Salary: £29,592 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Established in 2003, Utilita is the UK’s first – and still only - energy company created to help customers use less energy, by giving them better control via digital technology. We are a pioneer in smart technology, that empowers households to use and waste less energy, which is good for our customers pockets and the planet.

Are you an experienced customer service leader or looking to move into managing a team?

If yes, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Contact Centre!

What does this role involve? 

As a Customer Care Team Leader, you and your team will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to our prepayment customers.

Day to day, you will;

coach and develop staff to be the best they can be;
oversee department KPI’s and SLA’s to ensure they are met;
manage and resolve any escalated queries from your team;
ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times;
work closely with internal departments.
Who are we looking for? 

As a people manager, you know what it takes to motivate and empower a successful team. Therefore, you will draw upon your leadership skills to train and develop staff, helping them to be the best versions of themselves.

You will be business focused, with the customer always front and centre and have experience in creating efficiencies and business improvements. You will be a good listener and be able to show empathy and understanding of differing customer needs.

You will be approachable and adaptable and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.

Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and we’re fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self.

What can we offer you? 

The Important Things! (FYI Benefits available from your first day!)

Bonus Scheme – we offer a structured bonus scheme which is made up of personal and business elements. The personal portion is tied to our three core values, which are smart, fairness and sustainability.
Career progression – we want our staff to build up and grow their careers with us. To help you achieve this, we offer training or a clear progression pathway to help you achieve your goals, which is why we have been ranked in the UK’s top 40 ‘Best Workplace for Development’ 2024 awards.
Win tickets! – we run exciting competitions to win tickets to shows across the country at our sponsored arenas, which include Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle and Birmingham! As well as access to tickets at various sporting arenas in the UK, including cricket at the Utilita Bowl!
Time off – we all need time off to recharge the batteries. We give our staff access to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Wellbeing – your wellbeing is very important to us, we give access to you and one other to our partnered Unmind App, where you can watch or listen to videos and podcasts or get hints and tips to understand and improve on your mental wellbeing.
Health care scheme – this includes dental, eye care, treatments such as MRI scans and diagnostics health consultations, making it quicker and easier to get a diagnosis!
Employee Assistance Programme – giving you access to a dedicated GP line making a GP appointment quicker, counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year.
Exclusive packages – we have access to a range of discounted offers for home Sky TV and broadband packages.
Giving back – we offer all our staff a paid volunteering day every year to give back to the community. Plus, the chance to be involved in various fund-raising opportunities.
Death in service – we pay twice your annual salary to your designated next of kin, giving them peace of mind should you sadly pass away during service.
Pension – we contribute 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%.
About us  

We are the energy company of choice for over 800,000 homes across the UK, who enjoy more visibility and control of their energy usage thanks to Utilita’s award-winning app and smart meters. Our customers use around 11% less energy than the average bill paying household.

Since installing Britain’s first smart meter in 2008, we’ve used the latest technology to give our customers more visibility and control of their energy usage than ever before.

Utilita is celebrated for its unique approach to doing energy better – including winning the Utility Week Cost of Living Award 2023. We are also a certified Great Places to work company!

Utilita is committed to its operations to be net zero by 2030. As the first energy supplier with a live carbon dashboard, we believe “what you can see, you can save”. Our dedication to educating customers on the cleanest and greenest ways to use energy is unmatched, making sustainability not just a goal, but a core value.

Our core values are powerful, yet simple: Fairness, Smart and Sustainability!

The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies – Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd.

Job Title: Customer Care Team Leader
Location: Remote
Salary: £29,592 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Established in 2003, Utilita is the UK’s first – and still only - energy company created to help customers use less energy, by giving them better control via digital technology. We are a pioneer in smart technology, that empowers households to use and waste less energy, which is good for our customers pockets and the planet.

Are you an experienced customer service leader or looking to move into managing a team?

If yes, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Contact Centre!

What does this role involve? 

As a Customer Care Team Leader, you and your team will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to our prepayment customers.

Day to day, you will;

coach and develop staff to be the best they can be;
oversee department KPI’s and SLA’s to ensure they are met;
manage and resolve any escalated queries from your team;
ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times;
work closely with internal departments.
Who are we looking for? 

As a people manager, you know what it takes to motivate and empower a successful team. Therefore, you will draw upon your leadership skills to train and develop staff, helping them to be the best versions of themselves.

You will be business focused, with the customer always front and centre and have experience in creating efficiencies and business improvements. You will be a good listener and be able to show empathy and understanding of differing customer needs.

You will be approachable and adaptable and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.

Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and we’re fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self.

What can we offer you? 

The Important Things! (FYI Benefits available from your first day!)

Bonus Scheme – we offer a structured bonus scheme which is made up of personal and business elements. The personal portion is tied to our three core values, which are smart, fairness and sustainability.
Career progression – we want our staff to build up and grow their careers with us. To help you achieve this, we offer training or a clear progression pathway to help you achieve your goals, which is why we have been ranked in the UK’s top 40 ‘Best Workplace for Development’ 2024 awards.
Win tickets! – we run exciting competitions to win tickets to shows across the country at our sponsored arenas, which include Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle and Birmingham! As well as access to tickets at various sporting arenas in the UK, including cricket at the Utilita Bowl!
Time off – we all need time off to recharge the batteries. We give our staff access to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Wellbeing – your wellbeing is very important to us, we give access to you and one other to our partnered Unmind App, where you can watch or listen to videos and podcasts or get hints and tips to understand and improve on your mental wellbeing.
Health care scheme – this includes dental, eye care, treatments such as MRI scans and diagnostics health consultations, making it quicker and easier to get a diagnosis!
Employee Assistance Programme – giving you access to a dedicated GP line making a GP appointment quicker, counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year.
Exclusive packages – we have access to a range of discounted offers for home Sky TV and broadband packages.
Giving back – we offer all our staff a paid volunteering day every year to give back to the community. Plus, the chance to be involved in various fund-raising opportunities.
Death in service – we pay twice your annual salary to your designated next of kin, giving them peace of mind should you sadly pass away during service.
Pension – we contribute 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%.
About us  

We are the energy company of choice for over 800,000 homes across the UK, who enjoy more visibility and control of their energy usage thanks to Utilita’s award-winning app and smart meters. Our customers use around 11% less energy than the average bill paying household.

Since installing Britain’s first smart meter in 2008, we’ve used the latest technology to give our customers more visibility and control of their energy usage than ever before.

Utilita is celebrated for its unique approach to doing energy better – including winning the Utility Week Cost of Living Award 2023. We are also a certified Great Places to work company!

Utilita is committed to its operations to be net zero by 2030. As the first energy supplier with a live carbon dashboard, we believe “what you can see, you can save”. Our dedication to educating customers on the cleanest and greenest ways to use energy is unmatched, making sustainability not just a goal, but a core value.

Our core values are powerful, yet simple: Fairness, Smart and Sustainability!

The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies – Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd.