Customer Service Specialist
12-Month Contract
£28,800 per annum
Milton Keynes, Office Based
Are you an experienced Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Specialist or Contact Centre Advisor looking for your next opportunity?
We're recruiting for a Customer Service Specialist to join a busy customer operations team within a well-established global organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a professional, regulated environment, with full training provided and potential longer-term opportunities within the business.
The Role
You'll be responsible for providing excellent customer service across a range of enquiries, helping customers find the right solutions while ensuring all interactions are handled professionally and compliantly.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Handling inbound customer enquiries by phone and email.
• Dealing with escalated and more complex customer queries.
• Supporting vulnerable customers with empathy and patience.
• Resolving queries efficiently and aiming to get things right first time.
• Building positive relationships with customers.
• Working towards customer service and operational targets.
• Following FCA, Data Protection and other regulatory requirements.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
• Has previous customer service or contact centre experience.
• Is confident communicating with customers over the phone.
• Can remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations.
• Has excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Takes pride in delivering a positive customer experience.
Experience within financial services or another regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
£28,800 per annum
12-month contract
Milton Keynes - fully office based
Full training provided
Opportunity to gain experience within a large global organisation
Potential for longer-term career opportunities
If you're a customer-focused, confident communicator looking for a role where you can develop your skills and build your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Ascendant Recruitment is one of Milton Keynes and Northampton's leading recruitment companies, with PA/Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Sales & Digital Marketing divisions.
Ascendant Recruitment operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment.
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