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Location: Basingstoke - Hybrid
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Temporary - 4 - 6 Months

Overview:

We're currently seeking a proactive and personable Customer Service Advisor to support a busy service team on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and a passion for helping people to gain experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Responding to incoming customer enquiries via phone and email, ensuring each interaction is handled with care and professionalism.
• Gathering relevant information to resolve queries efficiently and accurately.
• Logging all customer interactions clearly and thoroughly in internal systems.
• Processing service requests and claims in line with internal guidelines.
• Explaining product or service details in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.
• Escalating complex issues to the appropriate team when necessary.
• Maintaining a high level of attention to detail to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet team targets and service levels.
• Taking ownership of your own learning and development during the assignment.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a customer service, contact centre, or administrative role.
• Confident communicator with a friendly and professional telephone manner.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage your time effectively and work well under pressure.
• A team player who is also capable of working independently.

Why Apply?

• Gain valuable experience in a supportive and structured environment.
• Develop transferable skills in customer service, communication, and administration.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established organisation.

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• Salary Progression: Starting at £262 rising to 0K
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Starting at 28 days, rising to 38 days depending on service length
• Employee Benefits:
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing Programme
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Pension
  • Discounts on travel & medical insurance products
  • Onsite canteen
  • Free car parking
  • Simply Health cover (optical, dental, and medical)
  • Employee Assistance Cover (including optical)
• Hybrid Working: Equipment provided for home office setup

• Manage client enquiries via email and phone
• Provide customers with timely updates and resolutions
• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and deadlines
• Liaise with internal and external third parties to manage expectations
• Complete high volumes of important administrative tasks
• Handle challenging situations with professionalism and care, including vulnerable customers
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and regulations

• Have previous call handling, call centre, or customer support experience
• Be able to support customers from start to finish
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Be comfortable multitasking under pressure
• Have strong administration skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office

• Salary Progression: Starting at £26, 0 rising to 0,000
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Starting at 28 days, rising to 38 days depending on service length
• Employee Benefits:
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing Programme
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Pension
  • Discounts on travel & medical insurance products
  • Onsite canteen
  • Free car parking
  • Simply Health cover (optical, dental, and medical)
  • Employee Assistance Cover (including optical)
• Hybrid Working: Equipment provided for home office setup

• Manage client enquiries via email and phone
• Provide customers with timely updates and resolutions
• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and deadlines
• Liaise with internal and external third parties to manage expectations
• Complete high volumes of important administrative tasks
• Handle challenging situations with professionalism and care, including vulnerable customers
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and regulations

• Have previous call handling, call centre, or customer support experience
• Be able to support customers from start to finish
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Be comfortable multitasking under pressure
• Have strong administration skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits:

• 33 days of holiday (including public holidays)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Referral bonus
• Year of Service (YOS) recognition initiative
• Office-based with a collaborative, supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in shaping sustainability and compliance functions

Role Overview:

We're seeking an experienced Customer Service Manager to lead a motivated team and ensure exceptional customer experiences. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and critical to delivering operational excellence. You'll manage people, processes, and performance, driving improvements and ensuring the customer journey is seamless from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the customer service team, handling all aspects of team performance and development.
• Monitor and improve customer satisfaction metrics and KPIs .
• Handle escalated complaints promptly, ensuring a positive outcome.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Oversee workforce planning , including rota management, annual leave, and performance reviews.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth operations and consistent communication.
• Prepare and present regular reports on team performance and service levels.
• Implement and maintain effective communication strategies across all customer touchpoints.
• Support the development of training programs to upskill the team and maintain high standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Contribute to shaping the department's strategy and future direction .

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a management role within customer service.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and solution oriented.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other business systems.

• Free on-site parking 
• Free Health Cash Plan for cover towards treatment for dental, prescriptions, and many more.
• Consistent development and growth opportunities.
• Consistent salary increases.
• Free annual travel insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Discount on your home and motor insurance.
• Salary supplements for using an additional language.
• Annual Bonus scheme of approx. 5%
• Fully equipped gym and other social club facilities.
• Hybrid working. 

• Receive in-coming correspondence and calls from customers, clients and third parties relating to insurance claims.
• Managing a portfolio of claims, where you will be responsible for assisting customers from the initial point of contact through to completion.
• Ensure all relevant information is captured and updated on the system for each customer.
• Accurately assess claims in line with policy terms and conditions.
• Pay valid claims quickly without unnecessary delay.
• Ensure customers who aren't covered are informed at the first opportunity.
• Assess and raise awareness of any fraudulent activity.
• To empathise with customers and ensure that you are there to support them at a very challenging time.
• Carry out calculations to ensure accurate payments are made to customers on behalf of their insurance provider (including using exchange rate information)
• Liaise with 3rd parties in relation to resolving queries and process claims, recover money where possible.
• Ensure all documentation relating to a case is attained and uploaded both timely and accurately.
• Input data to a claims management system with a high level of accuracy.

• Previous experience within a customer service role is required (this can be within retail, hospitality, call centre, etc.)
• High levels of personal resilience.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• First-class verbal and written communication skills
• Must be comfortable with navigating computer systems (full training will be given)
• High levels of pro-activity; good organisation and planning skills
• Great team player.
• An ability to stay calm, confident and focussed while handling high numbers of incoming calls.
• The ability to reassure others and display high levels of empathy.
• Competent at using complex computer systems.
• Numerate and able to understand and process information quickly.
• Literate with the ability to tailor communication suitable for the appropriate audience.
• High levels of attention to detail.

• Handling inbound calls and emails from customers and third parties
• Logging detailed and accurate information into internal systems
• Managing and prioritising multiple email inboxes
• Scheduling work and services to be completed on vehicles
• Updating spreadsheets, managing an electronic booking system, and processing data
• Providing administrative support to ensure a smooth and efficient service for customers

• Previous experience in customer service and administration
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Competency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and internal systems

• Assisting customers over the phone and by email with a wide range of enquiries
• Managing client accounts and building lasting relationships
• Following enquiries through from initial contact to resolution
• Handling complaints in a professional and empathetic manner
• Working with internal departments and third parties to support customer needs
• Completing a range of administrative tasks and call handling duties

• Previous telephone-based customer service or call centre experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Great attention to detail and solid admin skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel

• Hybrid working – 2 days remote after probation
• 6% pension contribution
• Employee car scheme – Drive a fully insured brand-new car for just £200 onth (you can add family members also)
• Gym memberships & well-being hours
• 25-30 days holiday (based on service)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & premature baby leave
• Learning & development opportunities
• Plus, many more amazing benefits

• Assisting customers over the phone and by email with a wide range of enquiries
• Managing client accounts and building lasting relationships
• Following enquiries through from initial contact to resolution
• Handling complaints in a professional and empathetic manner
• Working with internal departments and third parties to support customer needs
• Completing a range of administrative tasks and call handling duties

• Previous telephone-based customer service or call centre experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Great attention to detail and solid admin skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel

• You will be speaking to customers on the phone, as well as via email to manage their enquiries.
• Primarily handling customer queries via webchat. 
• You will take accurate information whilst processing the details onto the system
• You will manage m emails/a busy inbox
• Administration for the compliance.
• You will complete high volumes of administration, updating spreadsheets, managing an electronic booking system , producing legal certificates and documents and updating client records with accuracy

• Previous experience of managing customers via email and on the telephone/in a contact centre would be preferred.
• Previous experience using webchat is preferred. 
• Will have the ability to multitask
• Will be well organised
• Will have the ability to take down information quickly and with accuracy
• Will be fully competent in using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Will have excellent attention to detail