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This is a hybrid role and is based in our Birmingham office.\nThe Helpline Operator's main responsibility will be to answer and deal with calls from clients, scheme members, their representatives and other organisations in a professional and friendly manner. You will work as part of a team, to ensure the speedy response rate to all calls and queries received, upholding a high standard of customer care at all times.\nYou will ideally have previous Customer Services and Call Handling experience, as well as being a pro-active \"go-getter\".\nIf you pass the initial screening, you’ll be invited to complete a series of assessments including a skills test, a workplace behaviour assessment to see how well the role suits your working style, and a one-way video interview with scenario-based questions. This helps us get a fuller picture of how you’ll thrive in the role beyond what’s on your CV.\nA snapshot of your day:\nAnswer a high volume of calls promptly and maintain a rapid response rate to agreed standards, remaining calm and providing a professional response at all times.\nAnswer email/online enquiries in an efficient, timely manner to achieve service levels\nPrepare and submit telephone notes of a high standard\nImplement and apply business continuity procedures during the failure of the call system and communicate with colleagues\nReport any faults in the internal call system and any systems connected to the telephone software\nPrinting, filing, photocopying and scanning\nArchiving files and retrieving archived files\nQualifications/Experience\nMinimum GCSE Maths & English Grade 5/C or equivalent\nPrevious Customer Service experience (essential)\nPrevious Call Handling experience (preferred)\nA Financial Service background (advantageous)\nExperience of working within an office in a team environment\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nGood problem-solving skills, empathy and attention to details\nAn understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook\nWhat's in it for you:\nCompetitive discretionary annual bonus. \nCore benefits including life assurance of four times salary, income protection of 75% of salary for up to five years, and single private medical insurance cover. \nA generous pension scheme with 5% employee contributions matched by a 10% employer contribution.\n25 days' annual leave, increasing to 27 days after five years' service. \nAccess to the Howden flexible benefits programme, offering a wide range of benefits and discounts to support your wellbeing, family life and lifestyle. \nThe opportunity to be part of a growing global business where career development, collaboration and innovation are encouraged.\nAccessibility\nIf you require reasonable adjustments or want more information on accessibility, please let us know\nFollow Howden on LinkedIn\nWe kindly ask recruitment agencies to not send speculative CVs. 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