Customer Service Team Leader

Ayvens Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility services provider in Bristol is seeking a Customer Service Team Leader to manage a team focused on delivering exceptional service and achieving KPIs. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various employee benefits including a contributory pension and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Generous contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Volunteering days

Sustainability initiatives

Flexible working options

Annual bonus eligibility

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a previous leadership position.
• Experience of managing performance with a focus on results.
• High levels of professionalism and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to achieve all KPIs and SLAs.
• Provide feedback and coaching to team members.
• Ensure compliance and quality service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Performance management

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Customer Service Team Leader page is loaded## Customer Service Team Leaderlocations: Bristol CECtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR\_10036375**At Ayvens, progress starts with you.**Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.Outstanding opportunity for an experienced people leader to join our Bristol based ‘Corporate’ team. Ayvens Customer Service function provides market leading capability to our broad range of customers and is crucial in protecting and growing the Ayvens brand.If this sounds like you, please read on you could be just what we need to complement our existing leadership team. Strong remuneration package inc. competive basic salary, contributory pension, bonus potential, flexible working.**Key Purpose*** Lead and manage a team to achieve all individual, team and business KPI’s and SLAs* Provide all team members with feedback and coaching to ensure individual competence maximising individual and team performance* Ensure a consistent high level of quality service standards are provided to internal and external customers* Promote a culture of efficiency within the team, being able to challenge current ways of working, propose and manage implementation of tangible business improvements* Foster and promote an engaged team therefore minimising attrition and absence* Collaborate with other operational teams to proactively look for ways to reduce handoffs, costs and improve customer satisfaction* Minimise business and regulatory risks through rigorous control checks* Effective management, clear communication and professional liaison with all 3rd party relationships* Support strategic change initiatives through to completion within your business area**Summary of Responsibilities*** Responsible for the day to day resourcing and workflow management of a team ensuring productivity and SLA metrics achieved* Ensure all team members have documented SMART objectives, regularly review individual and team performance targets, outputs and behaviours providing timely feedback.* Track, monitor and deliver in line with the Quality framework to deliver good customer outcomes* Complete monthly performance reviews with all team members and implement performance improvement plans as and when required* Ensure robust training and succession plans are in place to develop, engage and retain competent team members* Ensure that all processes and procedures are version control documented, reviewed regularly and consistently adhered to* Provide operational and subject matter guidance for all team processes* Ensure the department achieves all relevant compliance and regulatory activities to deliver good customer outcomes.* Utilise daily, weekly and monthly reporting for all required team metrics, to enable ownership and delivery of team performance.* Timely escalation of any issues on policy, procedures or decision making processes to an Operations Manager**Skills & Experience*** Proven experience in a previous leadership position* Experience of managing performance, formally or informally, with a focus on both results and behaviours* Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, report writing and presentations* Proven people management experience including feedback, coaching and performance management* Excellent time management, planning, organisational and delegation skills* High levels of professionalism and stakeholder management.* Broad knowledge of UK regulated and finance industry and commercial awareness* Problem solving capabilities* Good standard in IT literacy in particular Microsoft Office applications* Self-motivated with the ability to lead others**What We Can Offer**Salary range between £31,000 - £38,000Generous contributory pension scheme25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidaysVolunteering days to assist in charity workSustainability InitiativesHoliday buy / sell (subject to conditions)Travel Insurance (cost associated)Dental Insurance (cost associated)Flexible working options availableEligibility for Annual Bonus SchemeEnhanced parental leaveGenerous Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)Cycle2work SchemeFree breakfast / fruitin the Bristol officeEV charging points, bike storage, shower & changing facilities, car parkingWith over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.\*ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.