Customer Services Advisor

Description

Customer Service Advisor

* Contract: Permanent Full Time

* Location: Leeds (Hybrid)

* Salary: £24,570 per annum + comprehensive benefits package

At MPS we protect the careers, reputations and financial security of doctors, dentists, healthcare professionals and organisations around the world.

We do this by providing the most expert, trusted, and valued protection to enable our members around the world to deliver healthcare.

Our Direct Sales and Service department have 12 exciting opportunities for Customer Service experts to join our Member Services team. Where you will provide help, guidance, and support to our members in the UK and Ireland. You will work within our unique contact centre to deliver a service that encompasses all our values and put the members at the heart of everything we do.

What to expect:

There’s lots to learn prior to you starting your role, but don’t worry! We have a fantastic, dedicated training team who as part of your induction we will ensure you have all the knowledge and skills you need; providing you with a bespoke, fully paid 5-week training programme. The training will start on Monday 13th October 2025, and we will need your full attention during this time, so we won’t be able to accommodate any annual leave during the first five weeks. After training you will move into our high support graduation bay where you will refine your new skills and work with our brilliant established team of customer service experts.

If you are someone who enjoys speaking to people, is confident and wants to join an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic team then send in your application.

What happens next:

If your application is successful, you will be invited to speak to one of our team for an initial conversation and then join one of our assessment centres scheduled w/c 1st September or w/c 8th September. This will give us the opportunity to meet you and for you to chat with the team, hear more about MPS, and how we work together to support our members.

About the Customer Services Advisor role:

Shifts are Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 and 18:30. Our working week is 37.5 hours in total and our shifts work on a rolling rota of 08:00 – 16:30, 09:00 -17:30 and 10:00 18:30.

This role sits under our ‘hybrid’ persona meaning a blend of home and office-based working, to suit you and the needs of the business. You will be provided with full equipment and support to fulfil your role. Please note the 5-week induction and training period will be primarily office based and run from 08:30am to 5pm; this is to provide you with the best possible support during the start of your journey with MPS.

Customer Services Advisor Package Description

* Discretionary on-target bonus of 5%. Up to a maximum of 10% dependent on company and personal performance

* 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)

* 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell 5 days)

* Private Medical Cover

* Healthcare cash plan

* 6x salary death in service

* Paid volunteering day

* A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered, private GP

* Employee Assistance Programme

* A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers

Main Customer Services Advisor Responsibilities

* As an Advisor you will support our members and manage their queries via telephony and email channels.

* Take ownership of member enquiries managing them through to earliest possible resolution and making sure all actions are recorded on the relevant database.

* Act as first point of contact and resolution for complaints, issues, and disputes.

* Work in collaboration with other business areas when needed to ensure that the service to the member is as seamless as possible.

The Ideal Candidate

* Experience within a customer service call centre

* Expert communication skills

* Experience building rapport with customers

* Competent IT skills, able to navigate computer equipment and use Microsoft Office products such as Teams and outlook

* Demonstrable experience in handling difficult conversations showcasing empathy and emotional intelligence

* Ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

About The Company

The Medical Protection Society Ltd (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning member’s subscriptions are either invested into bettering the organisation, colleagues and products, or kept safe should members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully funded training courses or peer-to-peer support. We want colleagues to feel empowered to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and be determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring members best interests are at the core.

Customer Services Advisor

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