International Customer Service Representative

AXA UK plc, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

International Customer Service Representative

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AXA UK plc, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 19 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2239f59ef6b94b4c8f5a8990dc7624fb

Full Job Description

Our shift patterns are designed to offer 24/7 support to our customers and involve a blend of day shifts, night shifts and weekends. These shifts support today's varied lifestyles and will also earn you 20% shift allowance in addition to your basic salary., To help you settle into the team and to set you up for success in your new role, you'll attend a 10-week training and coaching programme, delivered by specialists in the Tunbridge Wells office. During this time, you'll work Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and you'll need to be able to commit to full attendance. What you'll be doing:

  • Ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service by providing relevant, detailed, and accurate information to every customer.
  • Using your initiative and the information tools available to provide the best outcome for our customers.
  • Answering calls whilst adhering to standard response times.
  • Ensuring accurate and timely completion of documentation and follow up of cases.
  • Remaining calm in the face of challenge to effectively help our customers when they need us the most., We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally., We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics., AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long-term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job, will be offered an interview.
  • You'll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description
  • You don't need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme
  • As part of your application, you'll be asked if you would like to 'opt in'. To ensure ease of access, every job advert lists a responsible Talent Acquisition contact, who'll be able to connect you with our Accessibility Concierge if you require any support. Screening & Conduct As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required., This depends on the location of the role, and what works best for you and the interviewer. We'll give you all the information you need to prepare for whichever format's used for your interview.I'm struggling to connect to my online interview, what should I do? Don't worry, we know these things happen. Get in touch with the person who arranged your interview, or the Talent Acquisition contact. One of the team will be able to help get the interview started or re-arrange it for a different time.How do I get feedback on my interview? Whenever possible, we'll call and provide feedback by phone. Sometimes, we'll need to provide feedback by email.How can I prepare for my interview? We'll send a candidate preparation pack before the interview to help you prepare.

  • Experience in a customer facing role is essential.
  • Customer focused, with the ability to show empathy and build rapport, listening and assessing situations to make decisions whilst conducting yourself in a professional manner.
  • Highly adaptable to change and managing multiple priorities.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines when working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to connect with a variety of people over the phone and via email, translating complex information in a simple way whilst following a call guide.
  • Resilient and ambitious, taking ownership of complex queries and using own initiative.
  • Experience in navigating complex, multiple IT applications simultaneously together with proven experience working with MS office or Google Workspace.
  • When applying to this role, we'll ask you to complete several screening questions. Please ensure you answer these as they form part of our shortlisting process. If successful at application, you'll be invited to attend an interview which will take place on 12th and 13th November in our Tunbridge Wells office. As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

    Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer service? Want to work for an award-winning company? Do you have previous customer service experience? Then we at AXA - Global Healthcare would love to hear from you! We're recruiting International Customer Service Representatives to join us on a full-time permanent basis in Tunbridge Wells. You'll join our dedicated teams who take pride in supporting customers around the world with their medical claims journey 24/7. Our aim is to become an even bigger player in the global marketplace in the next 2 years and we're committed to 'Delighting our Customers'. Did you know that we place our people and our culture at the core of our ambitions? At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work part of your week away from home at our office in Tunbridge Wells., Proud to be part of the AXA Group, AXA - Global Healthcare specialise in supporting the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens, around the world. From a routine medical check up to a lengthy hospital stay, individuals and businesses have relied on the global support and protection we offer, for more than 55 years. Today, we support members living in more than 200 countries from our global hubs in the UK, Europe, Asia, India, USA and Middle East., At AXA we have a culture of trust, respect and care, where everyone belongs. We have an ambition to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we're committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development, and celebrating differences. We all have a role to play in ensuring a working environment in which everyone, regardless of who they are, can reach their true potential., At AXA we're committed to offering a fair and inclusive experience to all candidates. You're encouraged to report, in good faith, any concerns of behaviour or processes believed to be inappropriate, unethical, or illegal. Should you wish to report any concerns, you can do this through by sending an email to speak-up@axa.com, AXA's dedicated hotline. This service is managed by an independent investigation team. Please note that this email address is not for dealing with job or application related queries. Read more

    As an example, our shifts typically cover 7.5 hours or 8 hours per day starting at the following times:
  • Early Shift - starting between 6.00am - 8.00am.
  • Core Shift - starting between 8.00am -10.30am.
  • Late Shift - starting between 12.00pm - 2.30pm.
  • Night Shift - starting at 10pm.
  • We understand the importance of a work-life balance, so you'll know your shift pattern well in advance. Once you complete your induction training, you'll be offered to split your time working between home and our office in Tunbridge Wells., At AXA - Global Healthcare, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
  • Competitive annual starting salary of £23,400, rising incrementally to £26,600 over an approx. 24-month period as you progress in the role.
  • 20% shift allowances of up to £4,680.
  • Annual company & performance-based bonus.
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions).
  • Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary).
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave.
  • AXA employee discounts.
  • Gym benefits., When will I hear back from you after my interview?
  • We aim to provide feedback as soon as the interview process allows. The time period will vary depending on the role.How do I discuss the package I've been offered for a role? You can discuss the package with your Talent Acquisition contact at offer stage.Yay! I've got the role, what's next? We'll carry out a number of background checks before you start. This is known as 'screening'.Do you do any background checks? Yes. All financial services companies, including AXA, are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Being part of a regulated industry means we must check the background of all applicants before we confirm a job offer. Pre-employment screening is not just regulatory, it also gives us the confidence that our people are the right fit to protect what matters to customers, colleagues, and our business.
  • Who is screened? Everyone, from first-jobbers to senior directors! Often, the higher up the career ladder you are, the more stringent the screening becomes.
  • What is screened? Identity and address; qualifications; employment history; credit check; criminal record; directorships.
  • If you think anything may affect these checks, please tell us.What benefits or perks do you offer? At AXA, we appreciate the people who work for us and regularly review our rewards package to reflect that. The advert for the role you're interested in will detail what you can expect to receive, but you can see an overview of our benefits and perks on our Why Join Us page.Does AXA offer car allowance or a company car? This depends on the grade, role, and eligibility of the employee. Check the benefits listed on the ad for the role you're interested in or confirm with your recruitment contact.