German Speaking Customer Service Team Leader

Location: Hybrid Cambridgeshire (1 day a week in the office)

Salary: £33,500 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you fluent in German and passionate about leading high-performing teams in a customer-focused environment? We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Customer Service Team Leader to join our client s team in Cambridgeshire on a hybrid basis.

In this pivotal role, you ll be responsible for inspiring and guiding a team of administrators to deliver outstanding service to our client s network. You ll foster strong customer relationships, provide expert support on a variety of complex topics, and ensure efficient handling of orders and updates.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead, motivate, and support your team to build strong relationships with customers and consistently deliver an exceptional service experience.
• Manage and develop a team of Customer Care Administrators, ensuring a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Provide coaching and day-to-day guidance to encourage professional growth and high performance.
• Investigate and resolve complex customer queries, ensuring timely and effective follow-up.
• Navigate bespoke internal systems to accurately process customer orders, updates, and inquiries.
• Conduct quality checks across customer service channels and provide feedback using a coaching approach to drive continuous improvement.
• Hold regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews to support team development and performance management.
• During busy periods, assist by taking calls and managing customer enquiries directly.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding process for new Customer Care team members.

What We're Looking For:

• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
• Proven experience leading a customer service or support team
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with the ability to inspire and develop others
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a customer-first mindset
• Confident using IT systems and navigating bespoke platforms
• Contact Centre experience is highly advantageous

If you re ready to take the next step in your career as a leader, please apply! I look forward to receiving your application.