Customer Adviser – Mortgage Arrears – Full Time

You'll receive thorough training and join a team of specialists who are committed to your development and to making a real difference for our customers and the Society.

Who Are We?

Not just
another building society. Not just another job.

We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.

Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.

What’s In It For You?

Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.

We have a range of other benefits available to you including;

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme

• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days

• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days

• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)

• A commitment to training and development

• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues

• 3 paid volunteering days per annum

• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups

• We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Handling both inbound and outbound calls with a wide range of customers who may be struggling to pay

• You’ll take individual customers circumstances into consideration, to assess their affordability and provide solutions where appropriate

• Delivering accurate and timely processing of mortgage arrears administration

• Mange the delivery of the Litigation and Repossession action through the courts to ensure any actions are appropriate

• Liaising with Solicitors when further action needs to be taken

• Identifying customers with vulnerabilities and how we can support them

• Show empathy in communication with customers situations whilst obtaining the right outcome for both them and the Society

• Taking payments and direct debit administration

What Do We Need From You?

• Previous experience in providing excellent customer service

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

• Effective communication and listening skills

• General mortgage knowledge and/or experience would be beneficial