Job Description

Hello, we\xe2\x80\x99re Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We\xe2\x80\x99re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We\xe2\x80\x99re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 2,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices
Everyone at Starling gets the chance to own interesting things from day one, and we\xe2\x80\x99re told one of the best things about working here is the ability to achieve a lot in a short space of time.
The role: We\'re looking for a Customer Service Operations Manager to join our Southampton operation and work with peers to lead the Customer Service Day Time operation which operates between 6am - 10pm, Monday to Sunday. This role will cover mainly core hours Monday - Friday with an on call rota across weekends, shared with 5 peer Operations Managers.
The role of an Operations Manager at Starling Bank is to inspire, engage and develop Team Leads, Specialists and Team Members to provide a truly customer centric service.
Hybrid working: This role will spend the first 6 weeks in the office, after this period the successful candidate will work on a hybrid basis. We would like regular onsite presence.
Recruitment Process: The process will consist of a first stage pre-screen telephone call with Anna Griffin (Talent Acquisition Partner) for any shortlisted candidates, following this will be a two stage interview process. We\'re not looking to work with any agencies on this role, all applicants are required to complete the online application process.
Reporting directly to the Head of Customer Service and working closely with the Team Leads, responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating strong people and operational leadership skills.
• Forecasting volumes based on demand and planning team rotas accordingly.
• Positively influencing and contributing to the team culture.
• Motivating, coaching and developing teams leads and teams.
• Reporting MI accurately, analysing the root cause, and making recommendations and improvements.
• Providing exceptional customer service.
• Actively improving the customer journey and customer satisfaction.
• Proactively seeking solutions for potential issues.
• Successfully and sustainably scaling the Customer Service function.

Requirements:

• Accountable leader with strong customer focus.
• Experience managing Team Leads in a large, scaling operation.
• Experience managing large teams in a 24/7 contact centre environment.
• Ability to train teams and adapt to training styles.
• Ability to adapt to, and lead teams through change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance workload and schedules with multiple priorities.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day\xe2\x80\x99s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Incentives refer a friend scheme
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing

About us:
You may be put off applying for a role because you don\'t tick every box. Forget that! While we can\xe2\x80\x99t accommodate every flexible working request, we\'re always open to discussion. So, if you\'re excited about working with us, but aren\xe2\x80\x99t sure if you\'re 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.We\xe2\x80\x99re on a mission to radically reshape banking \xe2\x80\x93 and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we\xe2\x80\x99re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.

Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we\xe2\x80\x99re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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