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Salary Grade H, SCP 29-33, £41,177 to £45,529 per annum
Terms and Conditions: Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Department: Resources
Interview dates: Week commencing 11 October 2026
We are looking for a Customer Service Team Manager to join the Council's Customer Service team. If you are passionate about leading and developing high-performing customer service teams while driving continuous improvement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The successful candidate will lead our dedicated team in the fast-paced world of Customer Service, working with our contact centre and reception teams. This isn't just about managing people – it's about reinventing how we serve our customers and driving continuous improvements. As the Team Manager for our high-performing team, you'll ensure over 300 thousand customer interactions annually are handled with efficiency, professionalism and empathy. Do you want to shape the future of customer service in a local authority and make a lasting impact on service delivery?
We're looking for a visionary manager who understands that customer service in the local government arena isn't just about answering calls, responding to emails or dealing with customers in our reception centres. It's about providing solutions, adapting to challenges, and constantly evolving.
You'll have direct line management of 4 Team Leaders and a wider team of approximately 40 Customer Service Advisors, building a resilient and engaged workforce and harness the latest technologies to make it more efficient, faster and ultimately, enhancing the overall customer experience when people have to engage with us.
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Customer Service Team Manager employer: Blackburn with Darwen Council
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Contact Details:
Blackburn with Darwen Council Recruitment Team
