Banking Services Team Leader

For over three decades our purpose hasn’t changed: we are here to make a positive difference to the lives of all.  Through the exceptional products, services and value we offer - is what sets us apart.

We are proud of how far we’ve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us. At Specsavers we promise to make you feel good, smart and cared for. To support this promise we offer competitive salaries, pension scheme, medical and dental care including a range of additional benefits that make Specsavers a great place to work

Purpose of the role

Our Banking Services department have a unique opportunity for a team leader to join their busy Payments team. The main purpose of the department is to manage the delivery of a professional banking service for our Stores across the UK, ROI and Netherlands, as well as for the Group Head Office Companies.

This role would suit a candidate who has worked at a Bank or Financial services company, someone who has dealt with customers or clients and who has the confidence and drive to learn new skills and lead change. The candidate will energised by working in a fast paced, high volume environment, and will be able to meet multiple daily deadlines ensuring best practice is maintained.

The ideal person in this role will have an eagerness to learn and the ability to proactively lead a high performing team.  This person will have excellent payment and reconciliation experience. A growth mindset, and a constant drive to continuously improve with an enthusiastic can do attitude are key elements of this role.

Essential skills include

• Banking or Treasury experience
• Knowledge of SWIFT/ Faster Payments / BACS / SEPA
• Intermediate understanding of Excel and Word
• Growth mindset and ‘can do’ approach
• Strong interpersonal and customer service  skills
• Ability to deal with numerical information
• Ability to support, lead and manage a high performing team
• Ability to manage team workflow and prioritise effectively
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

If you can see yourself being part of this journey, apply today!  

Happy to talk flexible working