Customer Service Advisor

Customer Service Advisor

To address customer questions, concerns or requests while maintaining customer service expectations.

Provision of customer service to customer questions, concerns and requests regarding accounts, products, and services in a timely and professional manner.

Collaboration with teams across the bank to align, promote, and integrate customer care initiatives.

Management and maintenance of customer records and documentation to ensure accuracy.

Participation in training and development initiatives to improve customer skills, knowledge, and services.

Identification of industry trends and developments related to customer service to implement best practice in customer care.

Execution of escalation requests to the relevant team or senior management as required in a timely manner.

Execution of customer service activities through various communication channels including chat, email, and phone.

To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support

Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles.

Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team

If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.

OR for an individual contributor, they manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team.

Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams.

Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements.

Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area.

Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.

Maintain and continually build an understanding of how all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams.

Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise.

Make judgements based on practise and previous experience.

Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures.

Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements.

Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us at Barclays as a Customer Service Advisor and help make a real difference to our customers every day. Whether your background is in customer service, retail, hospitality, or any other role where you've supported customers, this is your chance to bring your passion for helping people to a role where your empathy and dedication can truly shine. You'll be the friendly face and first point of contact for our Retail Banking customers in branch or at one of our local hubs, offering face to face guidance and support with every interaction.

As part of our Customer Care team, you'll work 5 days per week, including some weekends, and start with a competitive salary of £26,700. On top of that, you'll enjoy our comprehensive core benefits package, which includes a pension plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and income protection. With full training and the support of our collaborative team, we'll ensure you have everything you need to succeed and grow with us.

At Barclays, we're not just offering you a role—we're offering you a career.