Health Insurance Customer Advisor

Job description details

Job ref: 2025-7095

Closing date: 07/07/2025

Location:
Tunbridge Wells

Career area:
CLAIMS AND ASSISTANCE

Salary:
£24,665


Are you ready to make a difference in customer service? Join AXA Health in Tunbridge Wells as a Health Insurance Customer Advisor, where you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional member experience through effective administration management. In this role, you’ll consistently meet performance targets in productivity, accuracy, and quality while adhering to FCA regulations and data protection standards. You’ll engage with members empathetically, taking ownership of their inquiries and providing timely solutions. By maintaining accurate records and fostering relationships with both members and stakeholders, you’ll help create a supportive environment that encourages continuous improvement. If you're eager to contribute to a team that values collaboration and excellence, we would love to hear from you!

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll spend the majority of your working week away from home. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Saturday, with shifts between 8am and 8pm on weekdays and 8am to 5pm on Saturdays. We have a rotating shift pattern that includes Saturdays and Bank Holidays. You’ll earn a 5% shift allowance in addition to your basic salary.

Induction & Training:

Induction Date: 21st August 2025

To help you settle into the team and to set you up for success in your new role, you’ll attend a 6-week training and coaching programme, delivered virtually by specialist trainers. During this time, you’ll work Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and you’ll need to be able to commit to full attendance.

Full training and support you need to make a difference, no matter the stage of your career. Once you're up to speed in your new job, there's also the chance to study for a professional Chartered Institute of Insurers (CII) qualification, paid for and supported by AXA.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Meet performance targets in productivity, accuracy, and quality while adhering to FCA, data protection, and regulatory standards.
  • Provide positive and empathetic member interactions, proactively resolving queries for an excellent service experience.
  • Take ownership of member interactions by investigating issues, providing solutions, and escalating as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records of member interactions within AXA Health Systems.
  • Understand team processes and contribute to targets while effectively managing member complaints.
  • Build sound relationships with members and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Seek opportunities for service improvement and expand knowledge of Private Medical Insurance products.
  • Participate in department meetings and mandatory coaching to enhance skills and support team initiatives.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply.

What you’ll bring:

  • Previous experience in a customer facing and administrative role is essential.
  • Customer-focused, showing empathy and building rapport.
  • Good listening skills with the ability to assess situations and act professionally.
  • Able to connect with different people over the phone and in writing, with sound problem-solving and decision-making skills and a positive attitude.
  • Adaptable and flexible, serving as a positive role model.
  • Well-organised and detail-oriented, capable of multitasking and demonstrating resilience.
  • Comfortable navigating various IT applications.
  • Team player who can work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Familiar with FCA requirements and Consumer Duty would be advantageous.

If successful at application, you’ll be invited to attend a virtual competency-based interview, scheduled between 30th June and 14th July.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

  • Competitive annual starting salary of £24,665.
  • 5% shift allowance.
  • Annual company & performance-based bonus.
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions).
  • Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary).
  • Private health cover.
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave.
  • Wellbeing services & resources.
  • AXA employee discounts.

To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to laura.venables@axa-uk.co.uk.

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Who we are:

At AXA Health, we help our members be the best version of themselves by providing access to health and wellbeing support for mind and body. We’re transforming our business by developing easy, efficient, digital experiences for our customers. We’re a collective of specialists passionate about helping our members flourish, whether that’s individuals and families, small businesses or huge corporates.

What we offer

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally.

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

25 - 28 Days Annual Leave

Volunteering Days

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Discounts

AXA Share Plan

Gym Benefits

Retail Discounts

Wellbeing Apps

Voluntary Benefits

Our Values

Our Values shape what we do and how we do it.
They inspire, guide, empower & unite us.

Customer first

All our thinking starts with the customer

Integrity

We’re guided by strong moral principles

Courage

We speak our mind and act to make things happen

One AXA

Being together and being different makes us better

Inclusion

At AXA we have a culture of trust, respect and care, where everyone belongs. We have an ambition to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we’re committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development, and celebrating differences. We all have a role to play in ensuring a working environment in which everyone, regardless of who they are, can reach their true potential. 

Equal Opportunities

We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics. 

Accessibility Concierge

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re proud to offer our support and access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. A unique, industry leading offering created to support and encourage candidates with long term health conditions or disabilities that may require alternative methods of applying or for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Our trained Accessibility Concierge Ambassadors will have a conversation with you to identify the support you need and explain how you will be supported throughout the process. The service is available to all candidates, including those already employed by AXA. To ensure ease of access, every job advert lists a responsible Talent Acquisition contact, who’ll be able to connect you with the Accessibility Concierge if you require any support.

Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' Scheme

AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long-term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident ‘Offer of Interview’ scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job, will be offered an interview.

  • You'll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description
  • You don’t need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme

As part of your application, you’ll be asked if you would like to ‘opt in’. To ensure ease of access, every job advert lists a responsible Talent Acquisition contact, who’ll be able to connect you with our Accessibility Concierge if you require any support.

Screening & Conduct

As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required.

How we hire

There are 3 stages to our recruitment process; Application, Interview and Decision. This process provides an opportunity for us to get to know you, and for you to get to know us. We’re looking for people who share our values and ambition.

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