Salary:£27,500 - £32,500 pa depending on experience
Role type: Permanent
Location: London, hybrid. The candidate will be required to be in the office a minimum of two days per week
Reporting to: Director of Operations, Hometree Finance

Working hours: Rotating shift patterns week on week:

• Monday to Friday (9 - 17:30)

• Monday to Friday (12:30 - 21)

• There may be a requirement to work an occasional Saturday. Notice will always be provided for this.

About Hometree

Join Hometree Group and be at the forefront of transforming the residential energy landscape. Founded in 2015, Hometree began its journey in the home cover market. Today, we are spearheading the shift towards a future where home energy systems are decentralised, digitised, and reliant on renewable sources such as heat pumps, solar panels, batteries, EV chargers, and smart controls. This innovative approach is not just about sustainability; it's about empowering homeowners to manage their energy more efficiently and cost-effectively, thereby setting new standards in energy consumption.

We operate across three dynamic divisions:

Financial Services: Here, you'll contribute to offering flexible financing options that make it feasible for homeowners to embrace renewable energy technologies and make essential upgrades.

Energy Services: Be part of our extensive network of local installation businesses that equip homeowners with the cutting-edge, sustainable energy solutions necessary for reaching net-zero emissions.

Home Services: Help maintain the comfort and functionality of homes with comprehensive coverage plans that protect the essential hardware in the home.

At Hometree Group, we are committed to guiding UK homeowners on their journey towards more sustainable energy solutions, and we need passionate individuals to support them at every step. Join us during this exciting time, and play a pivotal role in a business that supports sustainable homeownership in alignment with their readiness and needs.

Key Achievements

🏆 £85m+ Capital Raised - We’ve raised over £85m to-date from leading global investors including Legal & General Capital and specialist energy VCs

🏆 5 Acquisitions - We've expanded our operations by acquiring four key companies across financing (Hometree Finance - formerly Bewarm), home cover (Your Repair) and energy services (Geowarmth, The Little Green Energy Company and IMS).

🏆 100k Homes Covered - We cover over one hundred thousand homes across the UK

🏆 250+ Employees - We have over 250 passionate employees transforming the industry across the Group, one home at a time

The Role

As a Client Support Representative at Hometree Finance—the branch of Hometree focused on providing flexible financing for home energy upgrades—you will play a key role in helping UK homeowners transition to net-zero energy solutions. Hometree Finance is transforming the UK residential market by offering affordable financing for sustainable upgrades, such as solar energy systems and heat pumps.

In this role, you’ll join a dynamic team, supporting customers during a period of rapid growth. This fast-paced, multi-faceted position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a company dedicated to accelerating the transition to net-zero homes. You’ll enhance the customer journey by managing interactions across various channels, delivering exceptional service, and validating documentation for high-quality installations. Additionally, you’ll foster strong relationships with installers, stakeholders, and tech teams to support product offerings, drive process automation, and enable scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure Seamless Customer Experiences: Deliver a smooth, end-to-end operational journey for our customers, enhancing their experience from start to finish.

• Manage Customer Interactions: Handle customer inquiries and complaints through phone, email, and chat, prioritising exceptional service across all channels.

• Validate Documentation: Review and confirm documentation quality to ensure installations meet high standards, addressing discrepancies as needed.

• Systems and Processes Knowledge: Continuously evaluate existing workflows to identify areas for improvement, adapting to evolving business needs.

• Support Installer Relationships: Build and manage relationships with installers, helping them effectively offer Hometree Finance’s products.

• Maintain Process Documentation: Create and update detailed documentation, promoting knowledge sharing and operational consistency.

• Foster Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong connections with internal and external stakeholders, including tech teams, to leverage tools that support process automation and scalability.

What we’re looking for:

• Passion for Customer Service: A genuine enthusiasm for customer service and for engaging with customers on a daily basis.

• Relevant Experience: Previous experience in customer operations, ideally within an FCA-regulated consumer credit firm.

• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong communication abilities that foster positive, lasting relationships.

• Attention to Detail: A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.

• Process-Oriented Mindset: Experience in creating, documenting, and refining processes to enhance operational efficiency.

• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who thrives in a small, agile team and actively contributes ideas to improve team and customer experiences.

• Adaptability:. We're in a rapid growth phase, with things changing constantly. You need to be comfortable working in this environment

• Proactive Approach: A “can-do” attitude, embracing challenges and seeking solutions beyond immediate responsibilities.

Extra Credit:

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Experience using Looker or other reporting tools to support decision-making and drive process improvement.

• Start up Experience: Familiarity with the dynamic and fast-paced environment of a startup, with the ability to adapt processes and strategies for rapid growth and change.

Our Recruitment Process:

• Initial Call: Start with an introductory call with our Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist to discuss the role and your potential fit. (30 mins)

• Skills-Based and Values Interview: Engage in a detailed discussion about your past experiences with our Director of Operations & Installer Manager (1 hour)

• Final Interview/ Task Stage (in-person) with our Director of Operations and a Managing Director of Hometree Finance (1 hour)

Perks of the job

We have an ever-expanding list of benefits that currently includes:

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) and your birthday

• Hybrid working - Spend 2 days per week with your team in our collaborative London office (it’s dog friendly too!)

• Free boiler & home emergency cover with Hometree plus 40% discount for friends & family

• Discounted gym membership across over 100 UK gyms (independent and chains) and free fitness, wellness and nutrition apps.

• £300 Home office allowance

• Support for your mental health and wellbeing via Oliva

• Menopause support from Stella, including friends & family access

• Cycle to work scheme

• Regular team socials including Summer and Winter parties.

FCA Code of Conduct

At Hometree, we prioritise ethical conduct and regulatory compliance. As a regulated financial services organisation, we operate under the strict guidelines and regulations set forth by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of our business.

As a prospective member of our team, you will be expected to fully embrace and adhere to the FCA Code of Conduct obligations. These obligations are designed to ensure the fair treatment of customers, the preservation of market integrity, and the promotion of healthy competition within the financial services industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hometree, we are committed to creating an inclusive and representative environment. We know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace and a better planet. Together, we celebrate differences and promote a culture where you can bring your full self to work.

We promise to give you the same opportunities as everyone else and we won't discriminate against you at any point in the hiring process or the working day. This includes how we source talent, our interview process, our conditions of employment, feedback and everything in between