ABOUT US With over 30 years of expertise, Apogee transforms how organisations of every size and sector manage their IT delivering everything they need through one seamless point of contact.As an independent subsidiary of HP Inc., we combine the agility of a specialist provider with the power of one of the worlds leading technology companies, giving our clients instant access to cutting-edge innovation backed by market-leading service operations!
JOB DETAILS This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As the position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants are required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected under the Exceptions Order 1975. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS certificate and a risk assessment of any disclosed information. We are committed to fair recruitment and will consider disclosed information on a case-by-case basis, in line with our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
You will lead our Customer Experience and Contact Centre teams, bringing together multiple geographically dispersed groups into one high-performing, customer-obsessed operation. With approximately 100 people under your leadership, you will ensure every customer interaction whether through phone, chat, or digital platforms delivers exceptional outcomes.
You will focus on unifying processes, simplifying systems, and embedding an outstanding customer-first culture across the business. This will demand exceptional leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to balance professionalism with empathy as you drive significant change.
Your remit will extend across managed print, IT managed services, and emerging technology solutions. You will ensure quality, responsiveness, and satisfaction remain at the heart of everything, even as our complexity and service portfolio expand.
Key Responsibilities Lead, inspire, and develop customer service and contact centre teams across multiple UK locations.
Drive operational excellence across all customer touchpoints, ensuring every interaction reflects Apogees commitment to service quality.
Create streamlined and scalable processes that enhance efficiency and deliver a consistent customer experience.
Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure customer support and onboarding requirements are represented in all technical and operational strategies.
Establish, monitor, and continuously refine KPIs, SLAs, and XLAs to ensure accountability and measurable success.
Oversee resource planning and workforce utilisation to optimise performance and maintain profitability.
Champion customer success by ensuring services align with client expectations and deliver tangible business value.
Maintain compliance with ISO, CE+, and GDPR standards, embedding best practice across all service operations.
Mentor, coach, and develop leadership capability within the customer experience and support functions to build a strong succession pipeline.
Act as the senior point of escalation for complex customer issues, ensuring swift, transparent resolution.
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to uphold compliance, strengthen accreditations, and support Apogees long-term growth ambitions.
A typical working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30, with a one-hour lunch break. This involves hybrid working with office locations in Maidstone & Lincoln.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Experienced leader of large-scale customer contact centres handling high volumes of tickets or queries.
Strong knowledge of IT Managed Services, Managed Print Solutions, and multi-vendor environments.
ITIL v4 certified with knowledge of ISO20000-1 standards.
Proven track record in managing organisational change and driving transformation initiatives.
Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
Experienced in implementing and managing ITSM platforms.
Skilled in managing services through SLAs, XLAs, and KPIs.
Evidence of building or scaling a customer service department or offering from the ground up.
Empathetic, professional, and operationally disciplined, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer outcomes.
We value candidates with AI literacy individuals who are curious about technology, comfortable exploring automation, and eager to contribute to a modern, forward-thinking business.
BENEFITS Flexible working options
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, adoption, paternity and IVF)
2 paid days off per year for voluntary work to support our local communities
Staff Reward Scheme
Pension scheme
Life assurance 4 x salary
Sponsorship for professional development and memberships
Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a virtual GP and financial wellbeing support
Mental health first aider support programme
Cycle2work scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Eye care voucher scheme
Free flu vaccinations
Employee social events and recognition activities throughout the year
HP Employee discount programmes
Mobile phone discounts
WHY JOIN APOGEE At Apogee, our values Integrity, Passion, Courtesy & Respect, Inclusivity, Knowledge, People and Flexibility shape everything we do. They guide how we work with clients and colleagues, drive ethical practices and create an environment where you can grow, innovate and develop your career within a progressive, expanding organisation. We are looking for inspiring individuals who want to make a real impact in their careers and the world around them.
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our success. We know true innovation flourishes when people can be their authentic selves. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we actively value different perspectives across age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion and belief. Your individuality drives our shared success, and we encourage you to bring your whole self to Apogee.
We support flexibility and accessibility. If flexible working is important to you, please include this alongside your salary expectations in your application so we can discuss it early in the process. If you have a disability or health condition and require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team on 0345 300 9955 we are committed to making your experience inclusive and accessible.
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We hold a Bronze Award in the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military families.
Our award-winning customer service speaks for itself take a look at our excellent Trustpilot reviews and our Customer Experience Foundation Membership accreditation.
Our application form is quick and easy no need to repeat your entire CV! Apogee may close this advert early if enough applications are received, so we encourage you to apply promptly.
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