Customer Service Team Leader
- Posted 19 June 2025
- Salary £30k - 35k per year
- LocationEngland
- Job type Permanent
- Specialism Call Centre & Customer Service
- Reference69154
- Expiry 17 July 2025
Job description
Customer Service Team Leader
Location: Wythenshawe | Hybrid Working
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Customer Service Team Leader to join a well-established insurance provider based in Wythenshawe. With over 25 years in the industry, this business has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service and innovative insurance solutions.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong background in Zendesk, live chat, and ticketing systems to lead a team of dedicated customer service agents. The role offers a hybrid working model, combining office-based collaboration with the flexibility of remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Live Chat Agents to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Oversee daily operations within Zendesk, ensuring efficient handling of live chats and support tickets.
- Monitor team performance, set KPIs, and provide regular feedback and training.
- Act as the Zendesk champion within the team - driving best practises, reporting, and system optimisation.
- Handle escalated customer queries and ensure swift resolution.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure a seamless customer journey.
- Analyse customer service metrics and implement improvements where necessary.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a customer service leadership role, ideally within the insurance or financial services sector.
- Strong working knowledge of Zendesk, including live chat and ticketing functionalities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive performance improvements.
- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid working - a mix of office-based and remote work.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Extra day off for your birthday.
- Enhanced sick pay after 12 months of service.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Free on-site parking.
- Casual dress code.
- Be part of a company with over 25 years of industry experience.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to take the next step in your customer service career and have the Zendesk expertise to match, we'd love to hear from you.
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Thomas Elger
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Insurance Recruitment Consultant
- Thomas
- 0161 238 9774
- tom-elger-cemap-23053483