Customer Service Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne
2 days ago
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Customer Service ManagerAre you passionate about putting customers at the heart of decision-making? Do you thrive on turning insight into action and fostering a customer-first culture? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role
As Customer Research & Insight Manager, you'll lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive research and insight programme that ensures our customers' voices are heard and acted upon. You will:
*Design and manage a range of research initiatives to deepen customer understanding and influence business decisions
*Oversee customer satisfaction measurement, including methodology, survey design, and supplier relationships
*Map and analyse the end-to-end customer journey to identify key moments and pain points
*Lead on Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM), ensuring compliance, robust data, and actionable insights through compelling visual storytelling
*Manage and mentor a Customer Research & Insight Analyst, delivering customer segmentation and personas to inform service improvements and strategic planning

Why Join Our Client?

  • We offer a rewarding package that supports your wellbeing and work-life balance:
  • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pro-rated for part-time roles
    *Hybrid working - up to 2 days a week from home
    *Health cash plan - claim back over £1,000 annually on essential healthcare like dental, optical, and physio. We'll also cover your dependent children (up to age 21 or 24 if in full-time education)
    *Discounts and cashback - save on gym memberships, supermarkets, travel, cinema, and more
    *Generous pension scheme with life insurance (3x salary)

    About You
  • We're looking for someone who brings:
    *A genuine passion for customer insight and a curiosity for data
    *A relevant qualification (e.g. MRS Advanced Certificate, or a social science degree with strong quantitative research components) or equivalent experience
    *Proven experience managing quantitative research projects from start to finish
    *Strong communication skills - verbal, written, and visual - with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences
    *Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders

    Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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