Head of Customer Service

Head of Customer Service

Newcastle upon Tyne Full-Time No home office possible
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Job Description

North East England | on-site Working | Full-time

A fast-growing consumer brand is seeking a Head of Customer Service to lead its customer support strategy across the UK, EU, and US markets. This is a key leadership role within a digitally native, international business focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences across e-commerce and retail channels.

About the Role

You will oversee the delivery of high-quality customer service across all support channels, fostering a culture of excellence, empathy, and continuous improvement. As the customer voice within the business, you’ll drive strategy, manage performance, and collaborate with teams across operations, product, and e-commerce to improve the full customer journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the customer service team, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are consistently met
  • Create and execute strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty
  • Oversee customer insights and reporting to inform cross-functional improvements
  • Manage escalations, complex queries, and brand reputation with care and confidence
  • Implement customer support tools and technologies to streamline and modernise operations
  • Develop and refine customer service policies, FAQs, and processes to ensure consistency
  • Act as the internal champion for the customer experience across all regions and channels

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven leadership experience in a multi-channel customer service environment
  • A customer-first mindset with experience shaping and scaling service operations
  • Strong commercial awareness and experience working in a fast-paced, growth-focused business
  • Experience with support technologies (e.g., CRM, helpdesk, live chat platforms)
  • Excellent communication skills and a hands-on, proactive leadership style
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally to influence product and operational decisions

If you're passionate about customer excellence and thrive in a high-growth environment, this role offers the chance to make a real impact on a brand that’s expanding globally.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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