via reed · 2 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Customer Service Advisor

Employment Specialists Ltd
Colchester Full-time GBP 25,000 – 27,000
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An established, customer-focused Insurance business in the Colchester area is looking for a Customer Service Adviser to join their friendly, growing team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys speaking with customers, delivering a brilliant service, and confidently upselling and cross-selling when it's right for the customer, backed by excellent training and development from day one (including support towards professional qualifications).

What you'll be doing as a Customer Service Adviser:

You'll support customers across a range of personal lines Insurance products, handling enquiries, quotations, renewals and policy changes, while making the most of sales opportunities on every call.

  • Handling inbound and outbound calls, providing a professional and personable service

  • Producing Insurance quotations and converting opportunities into new and additional business

  • Supporting renewals and retention, building strong customer relationships

  • Processing mid-term adjustments and customer instructions accurately

  • Identifying cross-sell opportunities and making introductions where appropriate

  • Recording and managing leads and activity using a CRM system

  • Building product knowledge over time with structured training and coaching

  • As you develop, supporting smaller business customers (training provided)

What we're looking for to be a Customer Service Adviser
  • Previous Insurance customer service experience (motor/home Insurance ideal)

  • Comfortable with sales conversations, including upsell and cross-sell

  • Confident communicator (verbal and written) with a strong telephone manner

  • Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly

  • Organised, reliable and able to manage your own workload

  • A positive, "can-do" approach and enjoyment of working in a small team

Benefits
  • £25,000-£27,000 + bonus (depending on experience)

  • Full training & development (technical knowledge, sales skills)

  • Support towards CII qualifications

  • Supportive, friendly working environment

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Free parking (Great Tey area)

  • Company pension scheme

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