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Customer Service Advisor

Agria Pet Insurance
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8YJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Agria Pet Insurance is seeking a Customer Service Advisor to join their team, with a start date of Monday, October 13th.
  • The role requires previous experience in a customer contact center and offers a salary of ÂŁ24,000 per year for a full-time position of 36 hours per week.
  • Responsibilities include handling inbound and outbound calls, resolving customer complaints, and maintaining accurate policyholder information.
  • The position is based on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract with a hybrid work approach, requiring attendance at the Aylesbury office every Wednesday.
  • Employees will enjoy benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and discounts on pet insurance.
The Role:

We’re looking for a Customer Service Advisor to join our busy team here at Agria Pet Insurance.

In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for our valued customers, ensuring their inquiries, concerns, and needs are handled with professionalism and care.

Working to agreed service levels, you’ll be responsible for both inbound and outbound calls.

You’ll be an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service and promoting our brand.

We have a hybrid approach to work and all attend the Aylesbury office every Wednesday. 

The start date for this role is Monday 13th October and you will be required to attend a two week in office induction when you start.

You must be able to commit to these arrangements and start date in order to be considered for this role.

This is a full time role working 36 hours per week between the hours of 9:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday on a rotating shift pattern. You will also be required to work 1 Saturday in 4, 9:00am-1:00pm. 

Please note, this role is being offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis.

What you’ll be doing:

•    Answer all Customer and Claims incoming calls efficiently and professionally•    Outbound calling including; retention and renewal, breeders, requesting information for claims and underwriting of new policy applications•    Objection handling including; policy cancellations, premium increases, Claims decisions•    Respond to customer enquiries appropriately, ensuring all documentation is professional and correct•    Deal and attempt to resolve customer complaints•    Record and maintain accurate policyholder information using the in-house computer systems•    Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all policy terms and conditions•    Ensure all company and departmental policies and procedures are adhered too at all times

Why choose Agria Pet:

Agria Pet Insurance is one of the UK's leading specialist pet insurance providers. We only provide lifetime insurance for animals, so truly understand and care about our customers and their beloved pets - especially as most of our team are pet parents, and we're all animal-lovers. Our passion for pets means that we are trusted by The Royal Kennel Club, Lloyds and many other significant affinity partners to provide lifetime pet insurance in their names. 

Working closely with animal welfare organisations, vets and breeders, gives us deep insight on what's best for pets. And we give back too - including supporting hundreds of animal rescues, protecting over 100,000 rescued animals, and through donations of over £2m to animal charities. 

We are a strong, growing business, having doubled our GWP in the last 5 years, with a supportive ethos and family feel. We became one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ in 2023, 2024 and again in 2025, we have the top 4 slots on Which? Best Buy pet insurance and we are extremely proud to be the only carbon negative pet insurer in the UK.

What we’re looking for:

•    Previous experience of working in a customer contact centre environment •    Effective questioning and listening skills.•    Good organisational and interpersonal skills.•    Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.•    Computer literate (MS Office) with keyboard skills.•    Precise comprehension and ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written form.•    Ability to work to agreed performance targets.•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.•    Takes ownership by using Initiative and problem solving•    Enthusiastic and with a passion to achieve positive results•    Proactive attitude to learning new things and a fast learner

What we offer: 

•    25 days annual leave which increases with service, plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your Birthday!•    Opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave per calendar year•    Pension and Life Assurance scheme•    Access to 25% off insuring your pet with Agria. Friends and family are also entitled to a discount too•    We aim to support the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues so you’ll have access to a Health Cash Plan, mental health support and health and wellbeing platforms, including Headspace

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