Customer Support – £25,000/year | Bank of Scotland (Lloyds Banking Group)

Customer Support – £25,000/year | Bank of Scotland (Lloyds Banking Group) Overview Lloyds Banking Group is hiring a Customer Support Advisor to join its Bank of Scotland and Halifax branches in Perth. This full‐time role offers a starting salary of £25,000, increasing to £25,750 after six months, with further progression up to £30,750 through the Skill Progression Framework. It's ideal for people‐focused individuals eager to grow a career in financial services. Key Details * Location: Perth, Scotland (across Lloyds and Halifax branches) * Salary: o Starting: £25,000 o After 6 months: £25,750 o Up to: £30,750 (via skill progression) * Contract Type: Permanent, Full‐Time * Hours: 35 hours/week, including Saturdays * Working Pattern: Branch‐based, with potential for remote roles after 12 months Responsibilities * Provide face‐to‐face customer support in branch * Handle queries, payments, and account updates * Deliver empathetic, solution‐focused service * Build strong customer relationships * Support customers via phone, web chat, social media, and video calls (after initial branch experience) Career Development * Minimum 12 months in customer service to build foundational skills * Earn accreditations through the Skill Progression Framework * Opportunities to move into specialist roles (Digital, Operations, Fraud, Financial Planning) or leadership positions Ideal Traits * Genuine interest in helping people with their finances * Strong relationship‐building and communication skills * Empathetic, caring, and trustworthy approach * Team‐oriented and collaborative mindset * No prior financial services experience required Homeworking Criteria (for future remote roles) * Quiet, private space at home * Stable internet connection Benefits * Up to 15% pension contribution * Annual performance bonus * Private medical cover (BUPA) * Share schemes * Lifestyle discounts * 22 days' holiday (plus bank holidays, increases over time) * Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave * Annual salary review (1 April) Diversity and Inclusion Lloyds Banking Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects modern society. The organisation welcomes applications from under‐represented groups and offers reasonable adjustments during recruitment. How to Apply Apply for this opportunity. Early applications are encouraged due to high interest and potential early closure of the vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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