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Last night Key Group won in two categories at the Mortgage Finance Gazette Awards – which also celebrated the publications 150th Birthday: • Key won the award for Customer Service/Treating Customers Fairly (non lender) • more2life took the top spot for Innovation (lender) Air Later Life Academy was also awarded Highly Commended in the Innovation – non lender category. Simon Thompson, commented on the award wins: “Mortgage Finance Gazette is a well-respected publication which looks at the entire lending market so it is fantastic to see three Key Group brands recognised at these industry award. These accolades highlight the effort all our colleagues have put into the business in the last year and receiving recognition for our customer-centric approach at Key and our commitment to innovation at more2life and at the Later Life Academy highlight how we are truly leading the later life industry. This put us in great stead for a successful year in 2020.”
An interesting article and interview with Simon Thompson, CEO of Key Group. Read more here by visiting http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMH3q
You may have read on our new website all about our ASPIRE Values. These are six behaviours that we expect from our people and those wanting to join us. Therefore, if you attend an interview or assessment with us you will be asked questions around these values and how you have demonstrated them in your career to date. (Interview tip:-) A is for Ambitious - We have a unique spirit that drives us, taking pride in delivering products and services ahead of our competitors. S is for Supportive - Relationships are key to everything we do P is for Personal - Going above and beyond to offer exceptional service I is for Integrity - Honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships R is for Responsive - Whatever the challenge we’ll deliver right result E is for Expert - Experts in our field our thirst for knowledge never stop
If you are reading this on the 1st October then today marks the launch of the new Key Group branding and website. We really hope you spare a few minutes to browse on the new Key Group website http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMyHH We have worked hard over the past two years to develop new capabilities and bring new organisations into the Group. And really this is the first time we have been able to bring all of this together and develop a new narrative for Key Group that really explains to our prospective partners, colleagues, potential employees, customers and wider stakeholders what we are all about. Together, we can display an incredibly strong set of capabilities. And we are on a mission. We want to be the UK’s leading later life lending company and we can use all of our insights and experience to get there. Our combined set of services covers every aspect of the later life lending ecosystem. When we pool all of our capabilities we are uniquely positioned to help business of all shapes and sizes enter this rapidly growing market.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Charity Quiz last night. Congratulations to ‘Quiz Bibby’s Team’ who were the overall winners with over 150 points. With around 90 colleagues in attendance, we raised more than £500 for The Boathouse Youth and had a fantastic evening. The winners of the fancy dress competition were Jane and Rob, who have won an extra days annual leave! A huge thank you to our quiz masters Alec, Steve J and Steve D for hosting the Quiz and bringing the comedy.
An interesting read about one of our field based advisers who certainly works hard. Keep up the great work Matthew. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vM4JD
Last Friday, 53 of our Head Office staff cycled over 100 miles around the KR Group meeting room namesakes across the Lake District! Congratulations to all those who participated and helped raise funds for our charity of the year, The Boathouse Youth Charity.
Congratulations to the members of our HR, Recruitment and L&D team celebrating their service milestones today! Daniel, our Recruitment Manager, is celebrating 5 years' service, "I am proud to work at KR Group and have enjoyed watching the company grow. Thank you to my colleagues during this time for putting up with me!" Helen, Learning and Development Consultant, celebrates 3 years' service at KR Group, "Three whole years of me - you lucky people!" Enjoy your love2shop vouchers!
Do you ASPIRE to a career in financial services and professional, regulated advice? This opportunity is the starting point not the end. We are very fortunate that we have thousands of customers ready to engage with us online and over the telephone. You will receive all the training you need to fast track yourself to success. This role will require you to establish relationships with our client base through inbound and outbound calls. You'll discuss the services available and turn opportunities into appointments through identifying customer needs and promoting the benefits. You'll be working towards realistic sales and service targets whilst ensuring the highest level of customer care is provided. Our selection event will take place on July 25th and, if successful, a two week induction program starts Monday 12th August 2019. If you are looking for a career, not a job, then we are a company that wants you. Apply with your CV to careers@keyadvice.co.uk
Last week, 23 employees from across the group took part in a beach clean in partnership with LOVEmyBEACH. Overall the group collected 67kg worth of single use plastic and waste materials that had washed up and left on the beach.
