Customer Service Lead

Customer Service Lead

Full-Time 40000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic customer service team and resolve complex issues daily.
  • Company: Join a growing company in London with a hybrid work model.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing customer experiences and driving service quality.
  • Qualifications: 2+ years in customer support, strong communication skills, and e-commerce experience.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.

Location: London - hybrid (3 days a week onsite)

Salary: ~£40k + company benefit package

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

We’re looking for a Customer Service Lead to take full ownership of our client's customer service function as their business continues to grow. You’ll lead a team of customer service agents while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations, handling tickets, resolving complex issues, and acting as the key link between customers, logistics partners, and internal teams. You’ll proactively monitor service quality, identify potential issues before they elevate, and ensure our delivery network consistently meets expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily customer service operations and resolve customer tickets.
  • Lead and support customer service agents, handling escalations as needed.
  • Thrive in a high-volume environment, managing customer, courier, and platform issues.

Service Quality

  • Ensure fast, accurate, and consistent customer support.
  • Monitor ticket quality, identify trends, and drive process improvements.
  • Resolve complex or sensitive cases, including phone support when required.

Live Chat & Sales

  • Deliver responsive pre-purchase support via live chat to drive conversions.
  • Provide expert product guidance and customer assistance.

Logistics & Operations

  • Act as the main contact for delivery partners, resolving shipment issues and courier disputes.
  • Manage order processing, retail partner compliance, and the end-to-end returns process, including 3PL coordination and Shopify refunds.
  • Maintain operational accuracy and strong retail partner relationships.

Requirements

  • 2+ years’ experience in customer support or e-commerce operations
  • Strong verbal communication skills, with confidence handling escalations via phone
  • Experience with helpdesk platforms such as Gorgias (or similar)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience using Shopify
  • Knowledge of logistics, couriers, 3PLs, or freight operations

About You

  • Confident and proactive communicator who is comfortable picking up the phone
  • Highly detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and follow-through
  • Able to take ownership and see tasks through to completion
  • Quick-thinking and adaptable across different types of customer and operational issues
  • Customer-focused, with a strong sense of accountability
  • Resilient under pressure and able to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment

Customer Service Lead employer: develop

Join a dynamic consultancy that prioritises employee growth and fosters a collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a focus on health sector transformation, we offer competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and opportunities to lead impactful projects while mentoring the next generation of consultants. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will thrive in an environment that values innovation and strategic thinking.

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Contact Details:

develop Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Customer Service Lead

Customer Service Management
Team Leadership
Issue Resolution
Service Quality Monitoring
Process Improvement
Live Chat Support
Product Knowledge