Helpdesk Manager - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Reed Business Support

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Reed is delighted to be working with one of Scotland's most reputable charitable organisations in their search for a new Helpline Manager.


The purpose of this role is to lead on the day-to-day implementation, management, development, and growth of their free confidential helpline for individuals and their families.

You will be responsible for managing a team of advisors and oversee the customerservice, case checking and impact evaluation day to day.

Location -
Edinburgh
Salary -
£31,500 - £34,000 DOE

So, what's in it for you?

  • The chance to work for an organisation that is making a huge impact within the community
  • Manage a team of specialised helpline advisors who are passionate about what they do
  • 39 days annual leave
  • Great pension scheme with 9% employers' contribution
  • Hybrid working 3 days in the office 2 days at home
  • Excellent training programmes all year round
  • Various progression routes

And what does the job entail?

  • Provide effective leadership, development and coaching for your team. Manage, lead and motivate the team, conducting regular meetings and training.
  • Performance and absence management
  • Keep up to date on all relevant legislation and legislative changes and share updates with the team
  • Prepare agendas and minutes as appropriate
  • Maintain and monitor effective and efficient administrative systems
  • Collate advisor performance KPIs
  • Assist the head of information, advice and friendship services in recruitment and training of new team members
  • Deputise for the head of information, advice and friendship in their absence, to include liaising with senior management and external organisations

What we are looking for:


  • Experience in a generalist information and advice telephone service
  • Strong Line management experience
  • Quality management experience is desirable but not essential
  • Experience in a call centre or similar environment
  • Ability to work flexibly and to lead positively on service developments
  • Solutions focused and results orientated

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