Telephone Support Agent
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We're looking to recruit hardworking, customer-centric individuals to join our telephone support teams, where you will play a key role in providing our award-winning service to our customers. If you enjoy working with people and have experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, administration, or simply have a natural ability to help others, this could be the role for you. You don't need previous financial services experience, or any specific background, as we provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed. At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good, and our customer support teams play a vital role in making that happen every day. We have big growth plans with multiple opportunities available. Inductions will take place for these roles on a 3-weekly basis. What does the job involve? Our telephone support agents are the first point of contact for AJ Bell and Investcentre customers, helping to answer questions and resolve queries across our award-winning product range. You'll handle inbound calls, respond to emails, and use a secure messaging system, ensuring all interactions are managed in line with service level agreements and compliance policies. This is a fast-paced client services environment where you will receive full training and ongoing support to build your knowledge, confidence and capability in the role. Career development is an important part of life at AJ Bell, and when the time is right, we'll support you to take the next step. We also offer paid study support for professional qualifications. Knowledge & Experience: You will have a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent, including Maths and English. Excellent customer service skills with a polite and professional telephone manner. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Patience and empathy when supporting customers who may need extra help. Previous contact centre or financial services experience is not essential, we provide full training to help you succeed. This is a 40-hour per week role on a rota basis, Monday to Saturday between 8am-9pm. You'll work 1 in 3 Saturdays (10am-2pm) and occasional bank holidays when the US market is open. At AJ Bell, you'll find a friendly, supportive working environment with a strong sense of teamwork and pride in what we do, reflected in our guiding principles. About AJ Bell At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.
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