You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.  

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.  

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact - every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.  

Join Team Amex and let’s lead the way together. 

Go above and beyond at a company that sets the standard for customer-first service.

Do you have a passion to be able to deliver world-class customer service or perhaps already know what it involves? Then we want you to join #TeamAmex! Whether you already have a wealth of customer experience or are looking for your first customer servicing-based role, here at #TeamAmex we’ve got our customer’s backs and each other’s: Every. Single. Day. That’s why when you become a part of #TeamAmex, you will receive 6 weeks of classroom training, followed by 8 weeks of on-the-job training and support and it doesn’t stop there. At American Express, we continue to support the building of meaningful and rewarding careers and offer outstanding benefits such as:
 
We provide childcare vouchers - The Government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme has replaced the Childcare Vouchers scheme. It could save you up to £2,000 a year, per child, on childcare

Hybrid working - You will work in a hybrid model consisting of virtual and in the office working each week

Annual holiday - Your annual holiday entitlement is based on your band level and length of service with us, but all colleagues are required to take a minimum of 28 days paid holiday which includes eight public holidays.
 
Cycle to work - The Government sponsored Cycle2Work scheme is a great way for you to save money on a bicycle and related safety equipment for the purpose of cycling to work. Simply choose a new bicycle and equipment up to the value of £1,000 and submit your choices in FYB Flex UK. You will receive a voucher to buy the bike and accessories that you will lease from us for a 12-month period. Repayments are made via Salary Sacrifice

Smart saving benefit – a portal that can support you with your savings and help you reach your financial goals (app called Nudge)

Pension scheme - All colleagues will receive a core 7% contribution paid by American Express and you will pay a 3% contribution.

Life Assurance - Should you pass away while employed by American Express, you can have peace of mind that your nominated beneficiaries would receive a payment of four times your basic annual salary. This is to ensure they are financially taken care of

• Income protection
• Critical Illness insurance
• Smart spending app – discount prices from retailers including: Boots, B&Q, IKEA, Marks & Spencer, Sainsburys, and many more.
• Healthy living hub – Based in our offices you will have the opportunity to book any of the below that are relevant to you;
• Onsite GP
• Nurse
• Core health checks
• Physiotherapy
• Onsite CBT and Counselling
• Nutritionist
• Gym and exercise classes
• Digital Health Kiosks
• Emotional Wellbeing Therapist
• Smoking cessation
• Dental cover - With Dental Cover you can make sure your teeth are looked after properly while keeping the cost down. All colleagues will receive level 2 single cover as a core company funded benefit.
• Private health care

Onsite health checks 

• Biometric check
• Emotional Wellbeing check
• Posture check
• Healthy Weight check
• External health checks such as Generic cancer screening, mammograms etc.
• Virtual GP – you can book appointments if you are not feeling well via an app provided through private health.

We also use an internal platform where you can request the following

• Choose the benefits that are right for you, your partner and family
• Check the impact of your benefit selections on your take home pay before you commit to them
• Find out more about all the For Your Benefit UK programmes
• View the value of the benefits you receive from American Express and understand how they can support you through all stages of life
• Access a huge number of discounted products and services via the Smart Spending portal (app which gives you discount

How will you make an impact in this role? 

Your core responsibilities as a Customer Care Professional at American Express will include

• Delivering world-class customer service, while responding to customer inquiries and concerns over the phone
• Building meaningful relationships with our customers through a consultative approach, understanding their current and future needs, providing first contact resolution, and negotiating a positive outcome for the customer and American Express
• Enhance our customer’s experience by identifying opportunities to offer products based on our Cardmember’s needs
• Meet and exceed quality goals, compliance regulations and productivity targets
• Navigate computer systems and applications to service our Customers, and enable them to get the most from our online and mobile platforms
• Reprioritize and adapt to a constantly evolving environment

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Demonstrate personal excellence by remaining positive in difficult situations
• Display a passion to serve by delivering outstanding service in every interaction with our Customers
• The ability and resilience to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as well as multitask, using multiple systems and digital tools to service our Customers
• Strong interpersonal, communication, verbal, and written skills
• Assertiveness to handle difficult conversations
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and resourcefulness skills
• Critical, analytical and forward thinking with problem-solving skills, and strong attention to detail
• Confidence to work in a virtual environment
• Shift work Monday to Sunday 7 days a week (working 5 days) - 35 hours a week

Assessment Centre Interviews for these roles will be held in our John Street office in Brighton on Monday 29th July and Wednesday 31st July. You must be available to attend on one of these days.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life.

Benefits include: 

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.  

Customer Service Professional - Customer Engagement Network