Customer Service Team Leader (KW020726)

Overview

Reference
KW020726

Salary
£/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- St Ives

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
02 July 2026


Customer Service Team Leader

Full-Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week | Monday-Friday | Office Based
Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)

Are you an experienced Customer Service Team Leader looking for your next challenge?

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing, forward-thinking business that truly puts its people first. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated customer service team within a supportive and collaborative contact centre environment, where you'll play a key role in delivering an exceptional customer experience.

If you're passionate about coaching others, driving performance, and creating a positive team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Customer Service Team Leader, you'll be responsible for leading and motivating a team of Customer Service Advisors, ensuring they deliver an outstanding experience on every customer interaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, motivating and developing a team of Customer Service Advisors.
  • Conducting regular 1-2-1s, coaching sessions and performance reviews.
  • Monitoring KPIs, service levels and quality standards to ensure targets are achieved.
  • Supporting the onboarding, training and ongoing development of new and existing team members.
  • Handling escalated customer queries and ensuring issues are resolved professionally and efficiently.
  • Driving employee engagement and creating a positive, high-performing team culture.
  • Identifying process improvements to enhance both the customer journey and operational efficiency.
  • Working closely with management to deliver business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy customer-focused environment and enjoys bringing out the best in others.

You'll have:

  • Previous experience as a Customer Service Team Leader, Contact Centre Team Leader, Call Centre Team Leader, or similar supervisory role.
  • A strong background within a customer service or contact centre environment.
  • Proven experience coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience managing KPIs, quality standards and service performance.
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure and confidently handle escalated customer issues.
  • A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
  • A genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive salary of up to £35,000 (depending on experience).
  • Monday-Friday working hours with a great work-life balance.
  • A supportive leadership team that invests in your development.
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression.
  • A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
  • The chance to make a real impact within a growing and successful business.

If you're an experienced Customer Service Team Leader looking to join a business that values its people as much as its customers, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Interaction Recruitment on 01733 558877 for a confidential conversation.


Contact information

Kara Wright