A CUSTOMER service business will create 100 jobs for Glasgow after landing a new contract.

Kura, a UK customer service outsourcing business, has created the roles following a new appointment by a financial services firm to provide customer service support.

The business is now recruiting in advisory, team management and operational management to support the new appointment.

Brian Bannatyne, Chief Executive of Kura, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with our new client using our deep financial services experience to deliver first class services to their customers.

"At Kura we do things differently from our competitors and our unique culture and approach to developing people were a key differentiator in our selection as a partner.

“We know that our people in Glasgow will deliver outstanding customer experience results for our client and transform the service to their customers.”

For more than 15 years, Kura’s staff have provided inbound and outbound call handling services to several businesses operating in the financial services industry.

The contract begins this month.

Kura is encouraging anyone interested in applying for positions in the Glasgow office to visit the Kura careers page.