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! Make a positive difference to financial services Contract:
up to 4 years fixed-term contract Working hours:
full time (35 hours pw) and part time (28 hours pw) Reporting to:
Ombudsman Manager Start date:
24th February 2025 Our hybrid policy sees us all working one day per week in the office. As part of your induction, you’ll need to spend your first week in our London office. We will cover your expenses for your time in London. The Financial Ombudsman Service is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that plays a vital role in UK financial services. Every day we help resolve disputes between consumers, or small businesses, and their financial service providers. By joining us as an Investigator, you’ll play a key role in Insurance products. Key responsibilities Investigating complaints about Insurance products Managing your caseload effectively to reach targets Managing relationships with our customers – both consumers and financial businesses Examining evidence to get to the heart of each complaint Weighing up all sides of a story and assessing the relevant rules and regulations to make fair and reasonable decisions Communicating with empathy – listening carefully to both sides, asking the right questions and using sound judgement Communicating your findings clearly, explaining what you think and why through a clear and structured written response Person specification You’ll be a self-starter who can prioritise tasks and work well independently. You’ll have great people skills and an analytical, problem-solving mind. Demonstrable experience working in Insurance related products, including: Experience making fair and balanced decisions, where you must articulate your thinking clearly Excellent communication skills, including a talent for listening and explaining things in clear language as well as good written English Experience providing excellent customer service with people who may be angry or upset Problem solving and finding constructive solutions Strong administrative skills and the ability to prioritise your workload Experience of working to meet targets or service level agreements Knowledge of financial products Relevant qualifications within Insurance Experience in decision making or analytical roles for example, legal, paralegal, casework or claims Why the Financial Ombudsman Service? We’re a UK-wide service, with strong values and a diverse workforce, where you can be your authentic self. We’re committed to being a great place to work and to recruiting people from all backgrounds. So, as well as a competitive salary, we offer a great package of benefits, including: Core benefits
including generous pension, life assurance, critical illness cover, income protection, personal accident cover, private medical insurance, virtual GP Optional benefits
including childcare vouchers, travel insurance, technology scheme, cycle to work scheme, dining and lifestyle memberships, dental cover Holiday
entitlement of 25 days, with the option to buy or sell extra days Discounts
on your everyday shopping, from groceries and petrol to household goods and gift vouchers An Employee Assistance Program
offering professional support with legal, health and money issues Opportunities
for personal and career development Use the supporting statement box to demonstrate how you meet the minimum criteria. If you get through the initial screening round successfully, we’ll invite you to an online assessment. Please bear in mind that we may close the application window for this role earlier than the date specified if there’s a large number of applications. Proud to be an inclusive employer Reflecting the communities, we serve helps us provide the best service to our customers. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success, so we welcome applications from women and other under-represented groups. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter, we welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority candidates. We’re proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader. This means that we will put disabled candidates through to the next stage of the recruitment process as long as they meet the minimum criteria for a role. (Exceptions may apply if we have so many applications, we can’t interview all the candidates who qualify under the scheme.) If you’d like to speak to us about any reasonable adjustments you need, please email Recruitment@financial-ombudsman.org.uk and let us know your preferred method of contact.
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Take a look at our current vacancies. If you see a vacancy that is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Make a positive difference to financial services Contract:
up to 4 years fixed-term contract Working hours:
full time (35 hours pw) and part time (28 hours pw) Reporting to:
Ombudsman Manager Start date:
24th February 2025 Our hybrid policy sees us all working one day per week in the office. As part of your induction, you’ll need to spend your first week in our London office. We will cover your expenses for your time in London. The Financial Ombudsman Service is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that plays a vital role in UK financial services. Every day we help resolve disputes between consumers, or small businesses, and their financial service providers. By joining us as an Investigator, you’ll play a key role in Insurance products. Key responsibilities Investigating complaints about Insurance products Managing your caseload effectively to reach targets Managing relationships with our customers – both consumers and financial businesses Examining evidence to get to the heart of each complaint Weighing up all sides of a story and assessing the relevant rules and regulations to make fair and reasonable decisions Communicating with empathy – listening carefully to both sides, asking the right questions and using sound judgement Communicating your findings clearly, explaining what you think and why through a clear and structured written response Person specification You’ll be a self-starter who can prioritise tasks and work well independently. You’ll have great people skills and an analytical, problem-solving mind. Demonstrable experience working in Insurance related products, including: Experience making fair and balanced decisions, where you must articulate your thinking clearly Excellent communication skills, including a talent for listening and explaining things in clear language as well as good written English Experience providing excellent customer service with people who may be angry or upset Problem solving and finding constructive solutions Strong administrative skills and the ability to prioritise your workload Experience of working to meet targets or service level agreements Knowledge of financial products Relevant qualifications within Insurance Experience in decision making or analytical roles for example, legal, paralegal, casework or claims Why the Financial Ombudsman Service? We’re a UK-wide service, with strong values and a diverse workforce, where you can be your authentic self. We’re committed to being a great place to work and to recruiting people from all backgrounds. So, as well as a competitive salary, we offer a great package of benefits, including: Core benefits
including generous pension, life assurance, critical illness cover, income protection, personal accident cover, private medical insurance, virtual GP Optional benefits
including childcare vouchers, travel insurance, technology scheme, cycle to work scheme, dining and lifestyle memberships, dental cover Holiday
entitlement of 25 days, with the option to buy or sell extra days Discounts
on your everyday shopping, from groceries and petrol to household goods and gift vouchers An Employee Assistance Program
offering professional support with legal, health and money issues Opportunities
for personal and career development Use the supporting statement box to demonstrate how you meet the minimum criteria. If you get through the initial screening round successfully, we’ll invite you to an online assessment. Please bear in mind that we may close the application window for this role earlier than the date specified if there’s a large number of applications. Proud to be an inclusive employer Reflecting the communities, we serve helps us provide the best service to our customers. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success, so we welcome applications from women and other under-represented groups. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter, we welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority candidates. We’re proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader. This means that we will put disabled candidates through to the next stage of the recruitment process as long as they meet the minimum criteria for a role. (Exceptions may apply if we have so many applications, we can’t interview all the candidates who qualify under the scheme.) If you’d like to speak to us about any reasonable adjustments you need, please email Recruitment@financial-ombudsman.org.uk and let us know your preferred method of contact.
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