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Job Title: Customer Care Associate Location: Central London (Hybrid) Salary: £31,538 (rising to £32,976 on successful completion of probationary period) + dis...
Job Title: Customer Care Associate
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Salary: £31,538 (rising to £32,976 on successful completion of probationary period) + discretionary monthly bonus capped at 15%.
Start Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026
Please note that all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic DBS check.
About us
The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and
accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that
matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.
In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations
and wellbeing.
Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new
skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
Build a newsworthy career at the FT.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A
supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to
removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
Role overview
As a Customer Care Associate, you will respond to all inbound queries/requests from our subscribers across different channels. We
will provide training for you to become a subject matter expert on FT content and platforms. Upon passing the probationary period,
we’ll continue to enhance your skills and provide time dedicated to your personal development.
Our mission is to engage and retain our customers with FT products and services by delivering outstanding customer care 100% of
the time.
To help you achieve this, we will empower you to engage in personalised conversations with subscribers.
efficiently
written queries every day
Experience & eligibility
What’s in it for you? Our benefits
Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous
annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the
community. Full details of our benefits are available here.
We currently operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time, subject to role requirements & regular
review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for all roles. We believe this balanced
approach supports flexibility and protects our culture, making collaboration and communication easier, building stronger
relationships and team cohesion, and supporting peer learning. We reserve discretion on reasonable notice to change this approach
either generally or for specific individuals or teams.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you
to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of
our team will be happy to help.
Further information
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hiring process for all.
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To get there, we need a team of brilliant people who share that ambition to come and work for us. 🐾 THE JOB: Please note that this role will close on: 24th July 2026 We're looking for an experienced people leader and outstanding communicator who cares deeply about the experience our customers receive. We're proud to hold a 4.8 rating on external review sites, and we're looking for someone who will help us protect and build on that. You'll bring a genuine willingness to go the extra mile for every customer, delivered with the warmth, care and fun that define our approach. You'll lead our UK and Ireland Customer Love team, with a group of capable and dedicated team leaders reporting to you. The role covers everything you'd expect from running a high-performing team: goal setting, KPI tracking, people management, scheduling, project management and presenting to stakeholders. In addition to this, you should have a creative flair to take the Butternut brand and make it shine through your team. 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We spend 3 days a week in our West London office (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and 2 days working from wherever you’re most productive. Because being together is a big part of our culture, we’re looking for someone within a comfortable commutable distance to London. * We’re a small (but mighty!) recruitment team. We aim to respond to everyone personally, but if we’re flooded with brilliant applications, we may need to close the role early. We appreciate your patience while we review applications. * For this specific role, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship, so you’ll need the right to work in the UK. ❗️WE BELIEVE IN A SEAT AT THE TABLE FOR EVERYONE. Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that to make the best food for all dogs, we need a team that represents all humans. We celebrate different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are specifically committed to increasing representation from underrepresented groups. 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With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion. Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. OpenTable is growing quickly so come join us and participate in the excitement! The most important thing you can bring to this role is a real passion for helping people. While there is some technical nature to the role, if you have an interest in connecting to people and the skills for logical thinking, we can teach you the rest. If you come with some computer networking or technical knowledge, even better. The goal is not to get the customer off the phone as fast as possible (unless that’s what the customer wants). We expect you to go out of your way to not only fix the problem, but have the customer finish the conversation with a smile and with restored faith in OpenTable. Our global customer base is diverse so you’ll need to be able to adapt to their various styles accordingly. You will become our best marketing tool, and will help foster a prosperous relationship with both customers! Please note we can only consider candidates who are able to speak and write in both German and English to a fluent / native level. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: Report to the Customer Support Supervisor, our Customer Support Representatives will be responsible for providing support to our customers, answering complex questions on function and usage of products. This person will be the primary contact for our large customer base in North America as well as for OpenTable customers worldwide with the goal of providing excellent service. (How cool that you might get to talk to someone in Australia?) * Answer customer and employee calls, emails, chats, WhatsApp (and any future form of contact we may come up with) * Provide outstanding service * Know your limitations and when you should ask for assistance * Own the resolution to the problem; don’t leave the customer hanging * Accurately and efficiently log all contacts in our CRM (Salesforce) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORKING HOURS: * Our UK Customer Support function operates from 07:00 - 20:00, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. * Our Customer Support Representatives work 5 days a week, working 8.5 hour shifts (including break time) - the earliest shift is 07:00 - 15:30 & the latest is 11:30 - 20:00. * Once you join, you'd be assigned a set shift, so it's important to be fully flexible with the days & times you can work. * The team work 3 days a week in the London office (Tues, Weds & Thurs) * You'll be required to work public holidays & on weekends too (usually Saturday or Sunday) START DATE: * The intended start date is Monday 17th August 2026, the following 5 weeks will be for training. * Training is Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 18:00 in the London office. * Successful candidates must attend all days of training for the 5 weeks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE APPLY IF: * You have an interest (or background) in the restaurant or hospitality industry (It’s certainly not mandatory, but we do appreciate any proven experience) * You start every single day with energy and enthusiasm (even if it takes a few cups of coffee to get there) * You have the ability to know what’s right for the customers and our company, and will lobby to ensure both needs are met - even if it means digging deep to find creative solutions * You’re the one your family and friends call when their electronics are acting up, or when they need help getting new devices set up * Value your integrity, and respect the trust our customers place in OpenTable’s products/ brands and would never lie to our clients just to make them happy * You enjoy the flexibility and challenges that come with a script free environment * You use your experience and personality to provide excellent service * You are not only receptive to feedback, but you actively seek it, and look for ways to implement it ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXPERIENCE NEEDED: * Excellent communication skills, with a bias towards customer service * You have Strong communication skills: active listening, writing/typing, informal communications * Restaurant/ hospitality experience (or even just being a “foodie”) preferred * You have 1+ year experience providing customer support, by phone, email, chat, preferably in a software support environment * Have experience using current Microsoft Windows and Apple operating systems * You hold knowledge of iOS and Apple Hardware ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU’LL GET AT OPENTABLE We believe great work happens when people feel trusted, supported & excited about what they do — so we offer benefits designed to support your life, wellbeing & growth. 💷 ANNUAL SALARY * £30,000 per year 🌍 FLEXIBILITY THAT ACTUALLY FEELS FLEXIBLE * Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year * Generous annual leave, plus your birthday off 🧠 SUPPORT FOR YOUR WELLBEING * Private health & dental insurance * Company-paid therapy through Spring Health * A Headspace subscription * An Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, legal support & more * Income protection & life assurance * Discounted gym membership 🚀 INVESTMENT IN YOUR GROWTH * Development Dollars to support your learning * Leadership development opportunities * Access to thousands of on-demand courses & learning resources ✨ THE EXTRAS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE * Paid volunteer days * Paid parental leave * Competitive pension contributions * Bike2Work & season ticket loan schemes * Travel discounts * Employee Resource Groups & inclusive communities * Regular socials, Thursday happy hours & free office lunches twice a week Work Environment & Flexibility At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inclusion We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations. #LI-FF1
About us GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions. We are headquartered in the UK with offices in London and Leeds, and additional locations in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal and the United States. At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We’re committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner — we’re here to help! And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply! The role We are seeking a dynamic Customer Success Account Manager to join our Customer team for the DACH & Benelux market. You will manage a portfolio of DACH & Benelux based merchants (mostly Germany), driving their growth and contributing to the expansion of our international business. What excites you * Portfolio Management: Take full commercial ownership of a portfolio of our DACH customers (150+ customers; $3 million in ARR). * Revenue Growth: Identify, cultivate, and secure opportunities to enhance customer engagement and increase transaction volume across the portfolio. * Risk Mitigation: Mitigate risk including managing renewals and ensuring customer retention. * Customer Reporting and Insights: Provide regular reports and updates on account performance and customer feedback. Identify and expose valuable insights to customers during Success reviews. * Product Expertise: Gain in-depth knowledge of our payment solutions to effectively support customer onboarding, optimize usage scenarios, and demonstrate product value to drive customer success. What excites us * Proven track record in managing and growing a portfolio of accounts. * Passion for helping customers. * Strong listening and verbal communication skills: quickly understand customer needs or issues and deliver clear responses via video calls, emails, and in-person meetings. * Experience prioritizing time between multiple important and urgent issues. * Enjoy working cross-functionally and partnering with other teams on projects. * Operational mindset with a focus on improving effectiveness and efficiency. * Experience in working with DACH customers. * Native German language (or professional level) and fluent English. Additional languages, specifically Dutch and/or French are a plus. Base salary range: £65,600 - £98,400 + 40% OTE Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range (£65,600 - £82,000) until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work. (SOME OF) THE GOOD STUFF * Wellbeing - stay healthy with dedicated support and medical cover * Work away scheme - gives you the option to work away from your country of residence for up to 90 days in any 12 month period * Adaptive Working - allows you to work flexibly, around your lifestyle * Parental leave - to suit everyone embarking on life's great adventure * Learning Budget - lead your own development with an annual learning budget * Time off - generous holiday allowance, + 3 annual volunteer days, + 4 annual business-wide wellness days (‘GC Fridays’) LIFE AT GOCARDLESS We're an organisation defined by our values; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Working this way creates the GC magic- the reason we all love showing up to work. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION As of April 2025, we had 806 employees (GeeCees) globally, with 524 based in the UK, 163 based in Latvia and 119 across our other offices. To ensure that we're representative of the world around us - and to be able to review relevant benchmarks - we ask GeeCees to voluntarily disclose diversity data. This year, the proportion of GeeCees providing data increased to 88% (up from 79% in 2024). With regards to diversity within GoCardless, we can see GeeCees identifying as: Asian, Black, Mixed or Other — 25% Neurodiverse — 9% LGBTQIA+ — 9% Disabled — 1% Average age — 33 Female — 45% Male — 55% We’re rooting for you during your application and GoCardless aims to provide reasonable adjustments to make our recruitment process as remarkable and accessible as we can. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you need extra support. If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives here Sustainability We’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment, leaving a more sustainable world for future generations. Check out our sustainability action plan here. Find out more about Life at GoCardless via Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.