The opportunity
We have an opportunity for talented Contact Centre Associate to join us on the exciting and rewarding path we are taking here at Castle Trust Bank. Having become a fully authorised bank in 2020, we pride ourselves in being a fintech challenger bank, providing specialist property mortgages, retail finance lending and savings accounts to a variety of customers.
Joining our central contact centre, you will play a key role in supporting our customers by providing them with exceptional service when they call in by telephone or email us with their queries. You will receive training on two of our business lines – Savings and Omni Capital Retail Finance.
Our Savings customers might be calling to find out more about our products and to better understand our online services. They might be calling to open a new account or requiring help and support with an existing account, you will be ensuring their queries are answered effectively whilst always maintaining a positive Castle Trust Bank brand.
Omni Capital, our retail finance division, partners with retailers nationwide to provide their customers with credit solutions, that allow them to spread the cost of their purchases. You will be responsible for dealing with a variety of customer queries about their account status and balance, through to if they are having difficulty in making payments. Whilst every customer is unique, the types of queries you will be dealing with each day will soon become familiar to you.
We also manage customer contact through email and messages sent through our online portal so your written output needs to be of a high standard.
This is a full-time role based from our Basingstoke office, hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30.
Start date expected to be February 2025. What we are looking for in you… What is important to us is that you have proven experience working in a customer service setting dealing with customers in a telephony environment and used to taking a volume of calls every day. If you have previous experience in financial services then this would be an advantage, however this can be taught. What is more important is that you have a positive attitude with a passion for supporting and helping people and delivering a first-class customer experience. You will need to be confident in using computer systems, however training will be provided in terms of the specific systems that we use. What is equally important is that you are self-motivated whilst being comfortable working well as part of a team with the ability to pay meticulous attention to detail. The role is varied; therefore, you will need to be comfortable in prioritising your tasks effectively and completing them proactively. Our environment is constantly evolving; therefore, it is also important that you are comfortable with adapting to change. You will need to be confident working with various computer systems; therefore, it is desired that you have a good understanding of Microsoft Office products. What’s in it for you… As well as a competitive salary (starting at £23,810 per annum), we offer an annual performance related bonus based on individual and company performance. In addition, a generous contributory pension scheme through Hargreaves Lansdown, life assurance, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays on top) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days (terms apply). In addition, you will receive an extra day paid annual leave for Volunteering. Wellbeing is also high on our agenda, and we offer healthcare benefits through Vitality and Equipsme. In addition, all colleagues have free access to Lifeworks EAP to support their health and wellbeing. We also offer free eye test vouchers and discounted gym membership, and if that’s not enough, we also offer season ticket travel loans (if applicable). Recruitment process Initial call with HR to discuss your application F2F interview with the hiring team Caught your attention?
If so, we’d love to talk to you and tell you more about what it’s like to work at Castle Trust Bank – The Place To Work! Castle Trust Bank is an equal opportunity employer where we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to thrive. We welcome applications from all and will not discriminate against any status/characteristic protected by law and will always base our decisions on merit. We are proud to support people with disabilities and are committed to be a Disability Confident employer. If you are a person with a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustment to support you in your application for one of our opportunities, please contact talent@castletrust.co.uk
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Start date expected to be February 2025. What we are looking for in you… What is important to us is that you have proven experience working in a customer service setting dealing with customers in a telephony environment and used to taking a volume of calls every day. If you have previous experience in financial services then this would be an advantage, however this can be taught. What is more important is that you have a positive attitude with a passion for supporting and helping people and delivering a first-class customer experience. You will need to be confident in using computer systems, however training will be provided in terms of the specific systems that we use. What is equally important is that you are self-motivated whilst being comfortable working well as part of a team with the ability to pay meticulous attention to detail. The role is varied; therefore, you will need to be comfortable in prioritising your tasks effectively and completing them proactively. Our environment is constantly evolving; therefore, it is also important that you are comfortable with adapting to change. You will need to be confident working with various computer systems; therefore, it is desired that you have a good understanding of Microsoft Office products. What’s in it for you… As well as a competitive salary (starting at £23,810 per annum), we offer an annual performance related bonus based on individual and company performance. In addition, a generous contributory pension scheme through Hargreaves Lansdown, life assurance, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays on top) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days (terms apply). In addition, you will receive an extra day paid annual leave for Volunteering. Wellbeing is also high on our agenda, and we offer healthcare benefits through Vitality and Equipsme. In addition, all colleagues have free access to Lifeworks EAP to support their health and wellbeing. We also offer free eye test vouchers and discounted gym membership, and if that’s not enough, we also offer season ticket travel loans (if applicable). Recruitment process Initial call with HR to discuss your application F2F interview with the hiring team Caught your attention?
If so, we’d love to talk to you and tell you more about what it’s like to work at Castle Trust Bank – The Place To Work! Castle Trust Bank is an equal opportunity employer where we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to thrive. We welcome applications from all and will not discriminate against any status/characteristic protected by law and will always base our decisions on merit. We are proud to support people with disabilities and are committed to be a Disability Confident employer. If you are a person with a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustment to support you in your application for one of our opportunities, please contact talent@castletrust.co.uk
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