Customer Service Team Leader

Company: Tate Recruitment
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Location: Hemel Hempstead
Job Description:

Regional Customer Service Team Leader

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Salary: Up to £40,000

Hours: Monday–Friday | 37.5 hours per week

Are you a customer service leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys building high‑performing teams? This is a pivotal role where you’ll shape customer experience strategy, lead a regional team and drive operational excellence across the business.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service by leading, developing and motivating the Customer Services team while working closely with Operations, IT and senior leadership. Acting as a bridge between customers and the business, you’ll ensure service standards remain consistently high and aligned with company goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Embed exceptional customer service across the organisation by supporting and implementing company policies
  • Act as the main liaison between Customer Services, Operations and customers to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Lead, coach and develop the team, setting clear targets, performance plans and career pathways
  • Identify talent and support succession planning to ensure long‑term team strength
  • Deputise for the CS Operations Manager and cover Senior CSA/CSA duties when required
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching and mentoring alongside the Training & QA Lead
  • Conduct performance reviews, manage standards and apply corrective actions in line with HR policies
  • Work closely with IT to improve system functionality and respond to evolving customer needs
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and represent the business at meetings and events
  • Ensure contract reviews, reporting and processes meet accreditation standards including ISO 17025 and MCERTS
  • Support group-wide alignment and the rollout of new processes and best practices
  • Champion company values and promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a senior, high‑volume customer service leadership role (ISO 17025 laboratory experience desirable)
  • A confident, motivating leader with strong team‑building and coaching skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability in a fast‑moving environment
  • Results‑driven with a passion for improving customer service performance
  • Flexible, adaptable and comfortable managing change
  • Experience training, mentoring and supervising Customer Service Advisors

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, influence customer experience strategy and grow within a collaborative, forward‑thinking organisation.

Posted: April 12th, 2026