Job Title: Contact Centre Team Leader
Location: Glasgow City Centre
Hours: 40 hours per week, including evenings and 1 in 3 weekends
Salary: £30, (DOE) Plus Bonus
About Optical Express
Optical Express is the UK’s only complete eye care provider and Europe’s leading private provider of laser eye surgery and premium intraocular lens and cataract procedures. With over 35 years of expertise, we continue to lead the way in ophthalmic care across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe.
Supported by an esteemed International Medical Advisory Board, we work with world-renowned innovators such as Johnson & Johnson Vision and Zeiss, ensuring patients benefit from cutting-edge technology, highly skilled surgeons, and exceptional clinical outcomes.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth and recent acquisitions, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Contact Centre Team Leader to join our high-performing team. This role plays a key part in ensuring operational excellence and outstanding service delivery across our inbound and outbound contact centre functions.
Reporting directly to the Head of Contact Centre, you will be responsible for leading, motivating, and developing a team of contact centre agents, driving performance, and maintaining high-quality standards across all patient interactions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage a team of contact centre agents, ensuring consistent service delivery across all channels.
2. Monitor daily team performance, identifying trends, and implementing improvements to meet KPIs.
3. Coach, train, and support team members to develop their skills and maintain high standards.
4. Handle escalations and complex queries where necessary.
5. Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of new team members.
6. Ensure compliance with all internal processes and HR frameworks.
7. Collaborate with senior management to contribute to overall contact centre strategy.
8. Participate in regular performance reviews and reporting.
What We’re Looking For
9. Proven experience in a contact centre team leader or supervisory role.
10. Strong people management and coaching skills.
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
12. Ability to manage multiple teams and workstreams, often across different brands.
13. Experience managing performance and behaviours in line with HR best practices.
14. A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends (1 in 3).
Hours of Operation
Our Contact Centre operates:
15. Monday to Friday: 8am – 9pm
16. Saturday: 9am – 8pm
17. Sunday: 9am – 7pm
You will work a rotating schedule including evenings and one weekend in three.
What We Offer
18. Competitive salary
19. Modern, state-of-the-art working environment
20. 29 days’ annual leave
21. Pension scheme
22. Free Laser Eye and Intraocular Lens Surgery
23. Free eye tests and discounted eyewear
24. Generous family & friends discount scheme
25. Continuous training and career development opportunities
Ready to Lead?
If you’re an experienced team leader looking to join a forward-thinking, global organisation with opportunities to grow, apply now by uploading your CV.