Customer Service Team Leader

Customer Service Team Leader
Location: Gosforth (Hybrid working - fully on-site during training)
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 35 hours per week
Salary: 25,600
Contract: 6-month contract (January start)

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you have experience handling complex financial queries, particularly in the areas of credit cards and savings? If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

I am recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services company, which is expanding its team. In this role, you will lead a team to support customers with credit card and savings-related issues, especially in fraud cases, ensuring their accounts remain secure and protected.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Lead and motivate a team to deliver outstanding customer service through phone, email, and chat support.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding credit card and savings accounts, transactions, and financial products.
• Provide guidance and information on credit card and savings account features, terms, and services.
• Assist customers with managing their accounts, including balance inquiries, transactions, payments, and fraud-related issues.
• Resolve customer complaints effectively, ensuring a positive resolution in line with company policies.
• Process account changes, including address updates, card replacements, and beneficiary changes.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and transactions within the system.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through empathetic, professional communication.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex issues related to fraud prevention and account security.

What Do You Need to Apply?

• Proven leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in financial services, particularly with credit cards and savings products, or in fraud prevention is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving approach.
• Empathy and professionalism, especially when dealing with sensitive or vulnerable customers.
• Ability to manage and resolve customer issues effectively and efficiently.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a credit check and DBS check as part of the application process.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a leading financial services company focused on customer care and fraud prevention.
• Full training and support provided to help you succeed.
• Make a meaningful impact in safeguarding customers' financial security.

If you're ready to lead a team in a role that protects and supports customers' financial well-being, please apply now for next steps!

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