Team Leader

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care. This role is hybrid and will require the successful candidate to be onsite in the Leeds office. The CX Success Centre Team Leader is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring performance targets and service standards are met. They lead and support their team through coaching, feedback, and development, while maintaining compliance with policies and quality requirements. Acting as the first point of escalation, they communicate priorities, resolve issues, and foster a positive, engaged team environment. Additionally, they drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency.

Leader provides oversight of CX Success Centre support functions including referral management, appointment management, enquiry management, case management, and other administration duties including on-site administration as required to facilitate the smooth running of operations and the CX Success Centre. They will act as the first point of escalation for Administrators , and will deputise for the Operations Manager as required . Accountability Responsible for line management and professional development of a team of Administrators, following Maximus’s performance management framework and values including engagement activities, completing performance appraisals, absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievance procedures Responsible for ensuring efficient and effective administration of customer referrals including manual and on-hold queues, aged case management and appointment management to ensure slots are appropriately filled and cancellations and send homes processed to meet contractual requirements. Enquiry management and case management informing the Operations Manager of progress and identified risks. Ensure accurate and timely processing of Customer Expenses, Audit and Reasonable adjustments, through assurance of the Administrators to achieve contractual targets. Act as point of escalation and authorisation for out of process claims. Effectively report on activities and performance as appropriate, ensuring IT and Health & Safety systems and risk mitigation processes are in place and fully operational, monitoring and reporting on incidents. Lead and support the team to drive continuous improvement; identify areas for improvement within each support function area. Perform other duties as required by the Operations Manager commensurate with the nature, level and scope of the job, including deputising for the Operations Manager, in their absence.

Requirements: Qualifications & Experience Essential Previous experience in supervisory role, leading and motivating teams in a busy environment, delivering to often challenging targets Experience of performance management; familiarity with contractual targets, performance monitoring and reporting. Demonstrable commitment to delivering customer service and continuous improvement. Individual Competencies A commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion Able to communicate across a broad range of audiences Able to assess and solve problems confidently whilst working to tight deadlines Able to plan and prioritise workload Strong coaching and performance management skills Strong organisation, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Desirable Experience in delivery of WCA, PIP or Specialist Benefits plus other Government contractors / commissioners Demonstratable knowledge of back-office support processes and standard operating systems. Team