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The Launch Group

DCCO2607 (UC)

Gateshead
£12.71/hr
Posted about 14 hours ago
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Customer Service Specialist

What does my role involve?

As a Telephone Customer Service Specialist, you will provide excellent service to a diverse range of customers and employers, such as:

  • Working on an inbound Telephone channel helping customers who are inquiring about employment status in line with government guidelines, general claims, payments, advances, and more.
  • Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to show attention to detail.
  • Ability to establish excellent customer relationships in a fast-paced environment.
  • A can-do attitude with the ability to interact with lots of different people.
  • Customer Service experience.
  • Ability to work within a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment.

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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?

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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.

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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme

PwC·London, UK
£35,000/yr

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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Why you're a good match

You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

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Job Details

Role: Customer Service Specialist

Location: Gateshead – Tyne River House

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday only)

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 18:15 (8-4 / 9-5 / 10-6)

Please note: Full flexibility is required within operating hours. Part-time roles are not available.

Salary

£12.71 per hour (effective April 2026)

Training

  • 11 days classroom-based training (8:00am – 6:00pm)
  • Followed by a 10-day nesting period
  • Full attendance required
  • No holidays permitted during the first 4 weeks
  • Start dates are from late January 2026 onwards (confirmed after checks)

Checks & Requirements

You will need:

  • Proof of ID (Passport or Birth Certificate)
  • National Insurance Number
  • Address proof (within last 3 months)

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You will also complete:

  • DBS check (paid for by employer)

You must have the right to work in the UK.

What the Role Looks Like

You will:

  • Prepare systems and begin your shift ready for calls
  • Handle inbound customer enquiries
  • Support students and families with finance queries
  • Manage conversations with professionalism and empathy
  • Be part of a supportive, fast-paced contact centre environment (onsite or remote depending on business needs)

Why Join Us?

  • Work for a globally recognised, award-winning employer
  • Access wellbeing tools and support resources
  • Build valuable customer service experience
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Skills

Customer service
Telephone communication
Verbal communication
Written communication
Attention to detail
Relationship building
Problem solving
Professionalism
Empathy
Data entry

Location

Gateshead, England, United Kingdom

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