About Skipton Building Society
Skipton Building Society is a building society. They provide savings, mortgages and insurance services.
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Job description from Skipton Building Society
circumstances and proactively identify the most appropriate products to suit their needs, all the while providing a straightforward, helpful service that lets your enthusiasm shine through.In our friendly working environment, you will play an important part in making the most of every conversation with every customer, face-to-face or over the phone. So, whether you are promoting a new product or resolving a problem, you'll always place our customers' needs at the heart of everything you do and provide a first-class service every time.In return we will provide you with expert training, development conversations and opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.BenefitsWhat we can offer you:Discretionary annual bonusMatching pension scheme plus 2%Generous holiday entitlement, as well trading schemesRail season ticket scheme – up to 12 weeks of free travelAccess to the Lifeworks app with special offers and discounts on everyday activitiesMore information can be found in the 'Why Work For Us' section below.What You Will BringIt is safe to say no two days are the same. Our colleagues come from all walks of life and so do our customers. You will need to be adaptable and empathetic, be able to think on your feet and build great rapport.We are looking for people who: Are really passionate about delivering exceptional customer serviceEnjoy meeting new people and engaging in purposeful conversationHave great listening skills & a good attention to detailWork well with others, with a 'one-team' mindsetHave excellent verbal and written communication skillsWe care about our colleagues. So we treat each other like the complex and diverse individuals we are.Work here is never one-size-fits-all, it flexes around your strengt
hs and needs,Everyone is held accountable for achieving our common purpose. The aim is for all of us to do better work, have a better life and enjoy a better balancebetween the two.
What employees say
Pay
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People are paid minimum wage
Do Skipton Building Society pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the legal minimum wage.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Skipton Building Society pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
87% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The new Living Wage rates were announced on Thursday 22 September 2022.
The rates are now £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Employers are expected to implement the rise as soon as possible but by the latest 14 May 2023.
On the 14 May 2023, employers’ Breakroom Rating will be updated to reflect this.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Skipton Building Society get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
80% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Skipton Building Society pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Skipton Building Society?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Skipton Building Society?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
93% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Skipton Building Society feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Skipton Building Society get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
93% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Skipton Building Society?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
64% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Skipton Building Society recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Skipton Building Society?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Skipton Building Society?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 71% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office understands the what’s happening
Do people think Skipton Building Society head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office understands what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
64% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Skipton Building Society is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
87% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Skipton Building Society employees say about their job
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Best thing
The support
Worst thing
Sometimes it feels we’re short staffed
Skipton Building Society Customer advisor, September 2020
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