Drive day-to-day success of the Customer Service Team handling pensions and pensions-related queries.
Provide daily guidance, support, and coaching to Customer Service Representatives, including Training & Competency checks and tailored feedback.
Collaborate closely with Customer Service Managers on people management tasks, including one-to-ones, return-to-work interviews, performance reviews, and HR processes.
Partner with fellow Deputy Team Managers to share best practices, coordinate resources, and deliver on shared objectives.
Support Grad Bay training transitions from classroom to live environments and ensure ongoing pensions-specific development.
Drive team performance to meet or exceed departmental KPIs, service levels, and quality standards with a customer-first approach.
Leverage pensions expertise to deliver accurate, compliant, and empathetic solutions to customers.
Lead by example to promote company values, contribute to positive workplace culture, and step up to cover absences as needed.
Requirements
Proven experience in customer service roles focused on pensions administration, pensions products, or pensions-related queries, with a consistent track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals.
Strong technical knowledge of pensions regulations, schemes, and processes, with the ability to coach and develop others in this area.
Demonstrable passion for coaching and mentoring, with a natural ability to motivate and develop team members at varying skill levels.
A proactive learner, eager to develop leadership and HR-related skills, preparing for future managerial responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building rapport with colleagues, peers, and customers across all levels.
Strong problem-solving skills, a solutions-focused mindset, and the ability to anticipate and resolve challenges efficiently.
Resilience and composure under pressure, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs in a dynamic environment.
A genuine customer-centric approach, focused on delivering high-quality service with attention to detail and empathy in every interaction.