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Customer Service Team Leader

Salary

£35,000-£37,500 per year, inc benefits

Location

Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom

Job type

Permanent

Sector

Customer services

Job ref

X3-1290161

Job posted

Posted 2 days ago

Customer Service Team Leader

  • Annual Salary: £37,250
  • Location: Redhill, Surrey, UK
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Hybrid Working: Initial 6 months office-based for training, then 2-3 days per week in office depending on business needs

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives while building a rewarding career? We’re passionate about creating safe, healthy homes for our residents—and we’re looking for someone who shares that commitment.

As a Customer Service Team Leader, you’ll join a forward-thinking customer service team tackling some of the most important challenges in housing today. This is your chance to play a key role in improving living conditions and shaping services that truly matter.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer focus. We empower our people to lead with purpose. You’ll join an organisation that values belonging, ownership, and collaboration—where your voice matters and your impact is felt across our communities. We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture and our commitment to professional development.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Motivate, coach, and develop team members to deliver excellent customer service while monitoring and managing performance, providing clear feedback and support.
  • Ensure customer enquiries are resolved promptly with high-quality responses and step in to provide support for any escalated or complex complaints.
  • Allocate and manage resources to meet service levels/priorities and monitor call volumes, opening hours, and staffing to maintain service standards.
  • Balance empathy and professionalism when supporting vulnerable customers. Use management information to identify trends, risks, to improve the customer experience and increase satisfaction.
  • Lead the team through projects and organisational change (e.g., tiered call centre transition, Better Connected).
  • Ensure consistent and accurate use of CRM, telephony, and digital systems while maintaining accurate customer records and support effective reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience of working in a Call centre and with relevant Phone / IT Systems including Microsoft 365.
  • Experience of successful complaint handling and resolution processes.
  • Principles of customer experience and first contact resolution.
  • Understanding of how GDPR and protecting customer data relates to role.
  • Proven experience of leading and motivating a team in a contact centre and/or customer service environment.
  • Ability to negotiate and handle sensitive situations with vulnerable customers.
  • Ability to understand data and apply it to improving services.
  • An understanding of Housing Legislation and regulatory framework, rent processes, repairs knowledge, safeguarding and housing ombudsman code of practice.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Fantastic work/life balance with flexible working and generous leave entitlement
  • Strong focus on learning and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and career
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
  • Funded health cash plan
  • Extensive wellbeing support
  • Voucher-based recognition scheme
  • Retail discounts

 

 

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