Customer Service Assistant

This role is the first point of contact for personal and business banking customers within our Leeds branch, supporting customers through our digital transformation across a variety of channels including in person, telephone and secure messages. Other duties include identifying and addressing customer's needs, cash management control and utilising various internal systems to update customer records. The role holder will also encourage customers to schedule an appointment with our dedicated Personal Banking Team to discuss relevant additional products and services.

The person in post will also be responsible for protecting and educating customers against fraud and scams and engaging with customers from various backgrounds including those who may be vulnerable. Day to day the role holder will work towards personal/team targets and objectives, adhere to day to day regulatory and compliance requirements and work as part of a team, sharing and identifying ways to improve the service provided by the branch.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal pension with enhanced contributions
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Extensive wellbeing support
• Life assurance (6 times annual salary)

We are looking for someone with outstanding customer service skills, who excel in a fast paced environment, are motivated to succeed and want to thrive in a rewarding organisation.

To be successful you'll have strong experience within a customer service environment with a passion for excellent customer service with a positive, enthusiastic and resilient approach.

• Current experience in a customer focused role (e.g. retail, hospitality or call centre)
• Experience of interacting directly with customers and providing a great service on a daily basis
• Good attention to detail with experience of processing customer details or data accurately
• Proficiency in assisting customers from diverse backgrounds, including vulnerable individuals.
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Computer literate with the ability to navigate quickly and confidently around multiple systems
• Proven success in achieving targets, objectives or deadlines

• Experience of cash handling
• Following policies and processes
• Ability to deal with more challenging or sensitive customer situations

We're officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. We're serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you'll build more than just a career with us.