Pet Claims Advisor - FTC 12 Months at Direct Line Group

Bristol, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

24570.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Telephone Based, Handling Calls, Customer Query Resolution, Empathy, Task Management, Prioritization, Team Player, Proactive Attitude, Customer Service, IT Skills, Microsoft Outlook, Office Applications, Adaptability, Innovation, Contact Centre Experience

Industry

Insurance

Description

Pet Claims Advisor - FTC Bristol - Hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Full Time, 37.5 hours a week Fixed term contract – 12 Month secondment Starting salary of £24,570 (increased dependent on skills and experience) plus additional benefits. About us DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining them, you’ll have the opportunity to not just be recognised for your skills but encouraged to build upon them and empowered to do your very best. What you'll be doing This is a telephone based role so you must be comfortable handling calls throughout your working shift. In this role, you’ll handle calls from both customers and their vets, addressing queries and finding tailored pet claims solutions to meet each customer’s unique needs. Providing empathy is a key part of this role as we support customers through what can often be a stressful process with their pet. What we're looking for Capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-moving environment while effectively managing multiple tasks and prioritising workload. A strong team player with a proactive attitude, eager to learn and support colleagues. Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service—someone who takes pride in high-quality work and always puts the customer first. Comfortable handling digital and online tasks, with solid IT skills and previous experience using software such as Microsoft Outlook and Office Applications. Open to change and innovation, with a willingness to contribute ideas that enhance the customer experience. Contact centre experience is preferable. Knowledge of pet insurance, veterinary terminology, or experience in a related field (e.g., animal care, veterinary admin) would be an advantage but is not essential—we’ll provide training. Hours 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm- shifts will be within these hours. Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle: 9% employer contributed pension 22 days holiday allowance (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days each year) 50% off home, motor and pet insurance, plus Green Flag breakdown cover Additional optional Health and Dental insurance EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way Buy as you earn share scheme Save as you earn Employee discounts and cashback Plus, many more We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like – and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live. Be yourself Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you. #LI-Hybrid #LI-SL1 DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining them, you’ll have the opportunity to not just be recognised for your skills but encouraged to build upon them and empowered to do your absolute best. It could be within our broad Tech & Data roles or perhaps with the people-centric Customer Services & Claims team. Your expertise might be best suited to a financial or HR or legal route. Or your skillset makes you a perfect fit for our Auto Services function. The one thing they share? When you work here, the support you get goes beyond the day-to-day. We’ve got some of the most well-known names under our umbrella. From Direct Line and Churchill to Green Flag, Darwin and Privilege. So, whatever your skills or experience, there’s a place for you at DLG. You could be starting out in your career, taking the next exciting step or simply looking for a change. Here, we’ll ensure that you have the capacity to truly own your development while feeling confident you’re making your mark.

Responsibilities

This is a telephone-based role where the advisor will handle calls from both customers and veterinarians to address queries and find tailored pet claims solutions. A key part of the role involves providing empathy while supporting customers through potentially stressful situations regarding their pets.