Excited to grow your career?
Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!
About the role
We have an opportunity for a Helpdesk Manager to join us on a 12 month FTC to join our growing Helpdesk team. Our leading financial Helpdesk exists to give clients the confidence to make the most of their money. As a Helpdesk Manager, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of Team Leaders to deliver and further develop exceptional client service. This is an exciting time to lead, coach and motivate colleagues and to oversee an effective risk and control environment.
What you'll be doing
Providing inspirational, inclusive and collaborative leadership
Management of people, process/systems, resources and risk
Driving the development of the service, adding ever more value for our clients
Responsibility for ensuring service delivery targets are met, delegating effectively and escalating issues where appropriate
Monitoring and reporting on performance and trends
Overseeing and designing processes and controls, focusing on the management of risks
Complying with relevant regulation and legislation
Promoting an inclusive and diverse culture where learning, development and colleague engagement is a priority
Supporting career progression and development opportunities
About you
Outstanding leadership and communication skills; approachable, flexible and collaborative, able to motivate others and empower teams to deliver for clients
Significant leadership experience within operational or client-facing environments
Proven experience of managing managers to drive positive outcomes for clients, colleagues and the business
Track record of managing operational and/or transformational change
Ability to engage positively with colleagues at all levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to simplify complex problems and implement innovative solutions
Financial services industry background (desirable)
Interview Process
This will be a one stage interview process consisting of competency based questions and an assessment task.
Working Schedule
The role is based in our Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is 12 month FTC, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. For this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern, with a requirement for you to be in the office 3 days a week.
Why us?
Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What's on offer?
Discretionary annual bonus* and annual pay review
25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**
Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
Enhanced parental leave
Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future
Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
Private medical insurance*
Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care
Help@hand - confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
Two paid volunteering days per year
*dependant on role level
** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year
Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates. #HLI
