DCBL (Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd)
Senior Relationship Team Leader
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Location: Runcorn - Office Based - Contact Centre
Salary: Up to £35,000 dependant on experience
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DCBL - award-winning debt collection. Want to be part of the change?
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Relationship Team Leader to support the leadership of our South Africa Contact Centre operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams while delivering exceptional customer service.
Reporting to the Contact Centre Manager, you will lead up to two Relationship teams, provide operational support, and act as deputy when required. You will also oversee our UK Collections Administration team and support key business functions including performance management, compliance, invoicing, and HR processes.
Ultimately driving performance to maximise collections on behalf of our clients.
As the role supports South Africa, you may be required to travel as part of your role.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead, motivate, and develop up to two Relationship teams within our South Africa Contact Centre.
- Coach and support team members to achieve individual and team performance targets.
- Drive collections in line with operational targets.
- Monitor KPIs and implement improvement plans to drive high performance.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and development planning.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and data security standards.
- Lead the UK Head Office Administration team, ensuring productivity and quality standards are achieved.
- Manage invoicing for the South Africa operation.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance to improve service delivery and customer outcomes.
- Oversee workload management, including scanned post allocation and administrative processes.
- Support HR activities including attendance management, conduct issues, and performance management.
- Act as deputy for the Contact Centre Manager when required.
- Collaborate with fellow Team Leaders to share best practice and provide cover during periods of leave.
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- Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, or Management role.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience managing KPIs and driving performance improvement.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Understanding of operational processes, compliance, and quality standards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
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- Be part of a supportive and collaborative leadership team.
- Opportunity to make a real impact by developing people and improving performance.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- A dynamic and rewarding working environment.
If you're a passionate leader who enjoys developing people, driving performance, and delivering outstanding service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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