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Branch, Customer Service

Customer Service Advisor

Job ID: 010171

Location: Birmingham, UK, B2 4DU

Job type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: £24,500 Per Annum + Bonus & Benefits

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Please note that this role is based in Birmingham City Centre, with occasional requirement to travel to and work at the Wolverhampton branch. Full flexibility is essential

If you enjoy connecting with people and making a difference, a career in Customer Service within our Branch Network could be a fantastic opportunity for you. As one of the largest and most impactful teams at YBS, our Branch Network plays a vital role in shaping the success of our organisation. We’re always looking for ways to enhance the customer experience, improve efficiency, and explore new ideas. And as we embark on an exciting digital transformation, the future is full of possibilitiesfor us and for you.

About the Role

As a Customer Service Advisor, you’ll:

  • Build meaningful relationships with our members and help them find the right products and services to support their goalswhether that’s saving for a special trip, buying a first home, or planning for the future.
  • Communicate confidently across multiple channels, including in-branch, over the phone, and online, to support members with their accounts.
  • Focus on doing what’s right for our memberswithout the pressure of sales targets.

Each YBS branch has its own unique character and strengths, making every location a special place to work. Here’s what the hiring manager says about our Birmingham Branch.

The Birmingham branch of YBS is located in the heart of the city on New Street, just a short walk from New Street Station. With excellent transport links via tram, train, bus and easy access to the A38 and motorway network, it’s ideal for both commuters and local candidates.

This is a duallocation role, with the successful candidate working across both Birmingham and Wolverhampton branches.

Wolverhampton is a smaller city with direct tram, train and bus links to and from Birmingham. The branch is based in Queen Square, right in the city centre and only a few minutes’ walk from major transport connections.

Both branches are wellloved by our members, and within easy commuting distance of each other.

As Manager, I’m looking to attract someone who has a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service and who puts the customer at the heart of everything they do. The ideal candidate embraces change quickly, has a strong digitaltransformation mindset, and brings the commitment, flexibility, and drive needed to enhance our already successful team.

We’re looking for someone who cares deeply about their customers, their colleagues, and the organisation they represent, and who is eager to grow, develop, and take ownership of their own development. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for personal development and potential career advancement a great way to begin your YBS journey.

About You

You don’t need a background in financial services or years of customer service experience. What matters most is your mindset and values. We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is motivated to go the extra mile for colleagues and members, contributing to shared goals.
  • Thrives in dynamic environments and embraces change with curiosity and positivity.
  • Values diversity and understands the importance of different perspectives, experiences, and skills.
  • Shows empathy and emotional intelligence, creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for everyone.
  • Builds strong, respectful relationships with members and teammates.
  • Has a growth mindset and is eager to learn through our training and development opportunities.
  • Is confident using digital tools and open to learning new technologies.
  • Is committed to personal development and staying future-ready.

About Our Benefits

Everyone’s different. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards that we think you’ll love – whatever’s important to you, and whatever stage of life you’re at. Such as…

  • Our pension scheme (where you can get up to 11% from us)

  • On target bonus of 7% (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%)

  • Access to brilliant health benefits

  • Life assurance at 6 times your salary

  • 25 days’ holiday (and the option to buy more)

  • Cycle to work or an interest-free loan for an annual ticket

  • Wellbeing resources and tools

  • Retail and Leisure discounts

Find out more about what we offer

Learning & Development

Everyone can build a career path they love here. And that’s because we offer a wide range of programmes, opportunities and more to help you learn, grow, and develop – and reach your full potential.

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These include...

  • Personal Growth Toolkits - a range of materials that help you discover your strengths, identify your goals, and your next steps.
  • Secondment and Stretch opportunities – helping you gain experience in different areas of our business and new ways of working.
  • Learning Champion Network – opportunities to work outside of your immediate area and build new skills.
  • Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications – a range of brilliant apprenticeships and programmes available to everyone.
  • REACH Diverse Leadership Programme – helping our Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse leaders progress into senior leadership roles.
Learn about developing your career here

Our ways of working and flexibility

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We know there’s no single right way of working that fits everyone. That’s why we’re not trying to find one. Instead, we’re doing everything we can to make sure that when we’re working flexibly, together and apart, we’re working at our best. We help our colleagues get the most out of work, and take care of themselves, wherever they’re working.

We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Find out more about our Ways of Working

Our Colleague Networks & Groups

Our Vision is to be a leading organisation that embraces diversity, champions equity, and creates an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background or identity feel valued, empowered and supported.

Our Colleague Networks and Groups are designed to amplify the voices of diverse groups and provide a structured route to effect real change. They provide a safe space and use colleague feedback to support the progression of our DEI Strategy. Our eight networks and groups are:

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We get to do work that is genuinely helping people.

George

User Experience Designer, Leeds

Our commitments to Community and Charity

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Ever since we started back in 1864, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people keep their savings safe. And helping everyone have a place to call home. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

Read more about our commitment to charity and our communities

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