Customer Service Representative

Role: Customer Service Representative

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Liverpool, Hybrid

Salary: £26,938 to £28,609 plus up to £2,000 performance related bonus per annum, once established within your role.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 09:00am – 17:30pm, 1 in 3 Saturdays 09:00am – 17:30pm.

Through full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business and service our customers with all complex queries.

What you will be doing:

• Responding to Customer Queries about their insurance policies via phone, email and webchat.
• Have multiple conversations with different customers on webchat without compromising the quality of the chats.
• Making changes to customers insurance policies.
• Provide accurate information to customers about their insurance policy.
• Dealing with customer queries over direct debit payments.
• Identifying and assessing customer needs to achieve satisfaction and a one call resolution.
• Ensure all customer records are updated accurately.
• Contact customers by phone and email for outstanding documentation.
• Ensure that all FCA compliance procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.

What we're looking for:

• A Positive "can do" attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Great listening skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good problem solver.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Be able to demonstrate patience and empathy.
• Excellent customer service skills, incorporating a confident and pleasant telephone manner.
• Previous Customer Service Experience.

Grow with Acorn

At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.

We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

• 🦏 We run through walls for our customers and each other
• 🐐 We challenge the status quo
• 🐧 We succeed when we help those around us succeed
• 🐆 We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

Benefits:

• 🌴 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
• 🧠 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
• ☝ Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
• 💸 Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
• 🏡 Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
• 🎉 Recognition awards, social events & more

Our Commitment to our colleague’s:

These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:

• 🧠 Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
• ♿ Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
• 🌸 Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
• 🎖️ Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
• 🏆 Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
• 📈 Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
• 👩‍💼 Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression

If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn.

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply

We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.

🌍 Visa Requirements
Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

💬 We’re Here to Support You
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.

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