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Customer Banking Agent

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Strong communication and active listening skills
  • Genuine commitment to delivering fair customer outcomes
  • Ability to work confidently within regulated processes
  • Willingness to learn and continuously develop skills

Responsibilities

  • Support customers with banking collections queries
  • Provide clear, professional guidance tailored to individual needs
  • Identify signs of vulnerability and take appropriate action
  • Handle customer complaints with care and professionalism

Key facts

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Empathy
  • Decision Making
  • Teamwork
  • Resilience
  • Adaptability

About the company

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Capita

Outsourcing & Offshoring

Capita is a leading provider of business process services, driven by data, technology and people. We are a purpose-led, responsible organisation¬. Every day our 50,000 colleagues help millions of people, by delivering innovative, digitally enabled solutions to transform and simplify the connections between government and citizens, businesses and customers. We partner with our clients and provide the insight and technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people’s lives easier and simpler. We operate across three divisions – Capita Public Service, Capita Experience and Capita Portfolio – in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa. Capita is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (CPI.L). Further information can be found at: http://www.capita.com

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryOutsourcing & Offshoring
Company size10001

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Job description

Join our dynamic team based at Portway House, 1 The Pavilions, Preston, PR2 2YD, where your supportive nature and excellent conversational skills will help guide Lloyds Banking Group customers on their journey to financial health! This isn't your average collection's role – you'll be managing inbound calls, engaging with customers in various financial situations, and crafting personalised, affordable solutions to meet their needs.

We’re looking for motivated, collections Banking Agents to join Lloyds Banking Group. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting customers who may be experiencing vulnerability or financial difficulty.

You’ll provide clear, compliant, and empathetic support, ensuring customers receive fair outcomes and feel understood at every stage of their journey. By listening carefully, identifying individual needs, and applying appropriate support measures, you’ll help customers make informed decisions about their finances.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career in financial services, whether you’re bringing existing experience or taking your next step within a structured, supportive, and well regulated banking environment that prioritises colleague development and customer wellbeing.

Enjoy a flexible working journey – achieve your performance milestones and unlock hybrid working from month 4, with the opportunity to work from home full-time by month 6.

The first 8 weeks of training are critical, so annual leave is not recommended during this period
Leave requests from weeks 9–22 may be considered, subject to business needs
Ongoing support and coaching to help you succeed and grow in your role

Rotational shift pattern on a 6-week cycle (fixed shift lines are not available)

Job title:

Customer Banking Agent

Job Description:

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Supporting customers with a wide range of banking collections queries, including those who may be in vulnerable or challenging circumstances

  • Providing clear, accurate, and professional guidance, tailored to individual customer needs

  • Identifying signs of vulnerability and taking appropriate action to ensure customers receive the right support

  • Handling customer complaints with care and professionalism, taking ownership to investigate issues thoroughly and resolve them fairly and effectively

  • Accurately recording customer interactions, actions, and decisions across multiple banking systems to ensure consistency, auditability, and quality outcomes

  • Using systems and processes confidently to support decision making and ensure the right outcome is delivered first time

  • Offering suitable solutions while balancing customer wellbeing with regulatory and risk requirements

  • Working collaboratively within a supportive, high performing team to deliver positive outcomes

  • Developing your understanding of vulnerability, financial wellbeing, and banking products through ongoing learning and training

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong communication and active listening skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with customers who may be vulnerable or experiencing financial difficulty

  • A genuine commitment to delivering fair, respectful, and supportive customer outcomes

  • The ability to work confidently within regulated processes, policies, and vulnerability guidelines

  • Confidence using systems and technology to accurately record information and support customer needs

  • A positive, resilient attitude with a willingness to learn and continuously develop your skills and knowledge

  • A strong commitment to the role, including reliable attendance and punctuality, recognising the importance of consistent customer support and actively engaging in your own development journey through training, coaching, and learning opportunities

  • Someone who is prepared to be coached, open to feedback, and comfortable with accountability to continuously improve performance and outcomes

Previous banking or contact centre experience is beneficial but not essential — full training will be provided, including support around identifying vulnerability and delivering appropriate customer care.

Career Progression & Development

At LBG, your development matters. We are proud of our strong internal progression culture, with around 20% of colleagues currently on a progression plan into roles such as:

  • Coach

  • Trainer

  • Subject Matter Expert (SME)

  • Team Manager

You’ll be supported with structured learning, on‑the‑job coaching, and clear pathways to help you reach your career goals.

What You’ll Get

  • On‑Target Earnings (OTE) of up to £30,032, including performance‑related bonuses in the first 12 months

  • Guaranteed base salary of £27,032

  • Up to £3,000 available through a range of bonus schemes

  • Structured training programme with ongoing learning and development support

  • Clear progression opportunities across multiple career pathways

  • A supportive, inclusive team environment within a trusted UK banking organisation

  • A meaningful role where your work genuinely makes a difference to customers’ lives

What will happen next: 

  • Choose apply now to fill out our short application 

  • Your application will be reviewed by our recruitment team

  • You will be invited to attend a video interview with a member of the recruitment team 

  • If you are successful at the first interview stage, you will be invited to attend an onsite assessment centre at our office in Preston.  

 

Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com and we’ll get back to you. 

Access to Work can help candidates with a physical or mental health condition or disability to get support in the hiring process, including communication support at interviews such as a British Sign Language interpreter. If you require this support you can apply for this support at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work .

Location:

Preston

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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