Tesco Bank to hire 200 new staff - graduate jobs

Graduates looking for work after finishing their studies will be interested to find out that Tesco Bank is to create 200 new jobs in Glasgow.

The company said it will make the appointments ahead of opening its new mortgage business in Scotland's largest city next year.

The news will appeal to graduates from all types of degree background, but communication skills will be key, as the roles will be on the customer service and sales teams.

Tesco Bank has already signed a five-year deal with Vertex, which will help in the recruitment process as the company looks to hire staff to work at the Atlantic Quay offices.

Benny Higgins, chief executive of Tesco Bank, said: "We are focused on designing mortgage products that are consistent with the Tesco brand; namely, products that are simple, transparent and reward customer loyalty. We are making good progress and plan to submit our proposals to the FSA next month.

"We have been very impressed with the quality of applicants we have seen for our Broadway One office in Glasgow and firmly believe that this is also the right location for customer sales and service staff for our mortgage business.

"Customer service is central to Tesco as a group and these will be crucial roles for the business as we look to enter the mortgage market next year."

Paul Sweeny, chief executive officer of Vertex Group, said: "We're thrilled to be playing a role in what is a transformational move by one of the most respected brands in the UK."