Job Description

About Us
Security Blue Team provides hands-on, practical blue team training that helps defenders advance their cybersecurity careers and deliver value to their teams. We support a global client base including government, military, law enforcement, banks, and educational institutions.
Alongside our free and paid training products, we also offer Blue Team Labs Online - a gamified platform for developing technical skills through engaging lab-based challenges.
Job Overview
We are looking for a confident and motivated Customer Support Lead to oversee our support team and ensure customers receive timely, high-quality help across all channels. You'll manage the day-to-day operations, coach and develop team members, and ensure we deliver a consistent, excellent support experience.
This role combines people management, process improvement, and operational leadership. You'll work closely with other departments to identify issues, streamline workflows, and maintain a customer-first approach as we continue to grow.
What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, coach, and develop the Customer Support team through regular 1:1s, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Oversee daily operations in Zendesk, live chat, and community platforms, ensuring SLA, CSAT, and quality targets are achieved. Stepping in to resolve complex or escalated tickets where necessary.
• Manage scheduling, workflows, and ticket assignment to maintain efficient coverage and responsiveness.
• Maintain and update macros, internal documentation, and support processes for consistency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Product, Web, Cloud, and Content teams to improve customer experience and resolve recurring or escalated issues.
• Partner with B2B Sales to ensure high-quality, priority support for enterprise learners.
• Work closely with the Social Media and Community Manager to align on community platform
• moderation standards, communication tone, and community engagement practices.
• Track and report team performance metrics, highlighting trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with leadership and HR to identify training needs, develop skills, and embed best practices across the team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workflow efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

What We Need From You

• 3+ years of experience in a student, customer, or technical support role, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory position.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, managing both performance and development.
• Experience with Zendesk, Discord, and live chat support platforms.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable analysing data and using metrics to drive improvements.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a passion for creating great customer experiences.
• Experience in education, training, or cybersecurity environments is advantageous.

What You'll Get From Us

• 35,000 - 45,000 salary dependent on experience.
• Up to 10% performance-based bonus
• 2,000 per annum training budget
• 25 days holiday + birthday off + UK bank holidays
• Health insurance, pension plan, and unlimited access to our cyber security training platform.
• Annual Global Connect to promote team building!

SBT's mission is to provide the hands-on, practical cybersecurity training that professionals need to advance their careers and bring the most value to their teams.

Skills Required