OUT OF HOURS MANAGER
️Hours: 35 hours per week average
Shift pattern: Monday to Sunday, a shift between 10:00 - 22:00. However, your working hours may vary depending on business needs.
Salary: £28,993.33 per annum (£15.89ph) rising to £31,536.40 per annum (£17.33ph) after probation.
Location: Hybrid - New Milton
This role is a UK based role and any hybrid/remote work must also be within the UK.
Start Date : 28th July 2025
For this role, you need 5mpbs upload and 15mpbs download internet speed
Appello Perks
231 hours holiday
We offer you discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
24/7 employee assistance programme with an easily accessible app!
Family and friends’ discounts on our services & products
Pension Scheme, up to 4% Company matched
Free on-site parking
Private Medical Insurance - Personal
ABOUT YOU
You’re a people-focused and analytically minded individual with a passion for delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. You thrive on managing and developing teams, identifying operational improvements, and helping a growing business reach its full potential.
You’ll be experienced in workforce planning, contact centre operations, and coaching teams to exceed performance targets — especially during those critical out-of-hours periods when customer care is still paramount.
KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
Experience in contact/control centre operations, especially within a high-volume environment
Strong workforce planning and real-time resource management skills
Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams, particularly in an out-of-hours setting
Excellent data analysis skills – you can spot trends, make sense of metrics, and drive improvements
A confident and proactive approach to relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
High attention to detail and a natural ability to stay calm under pressure
A flexible and adaptable mindset – you’ll be working across shifts, sometimes independently and remotely
Confidence in using call centre systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications
A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others
THE ROLE
As an Out of Hours Manager, you'll oversee the operational success of our Appello Control Centre team outside of traditional business hours. You’ll manage staffing, shift patterns, workforce planning, and performance metrics to ensure top-tier service delivery and SLA compliance.
You’ll also work closely with key stakeholders and external partners, supporting contract implementation, relationship management, and ongoing client satisfaction. You'll play a vital role in ensuring that our service is as effective at midnight as it is at midday.
Main Responsibilities and Activities
Direct line management of out-of-hours operators and supervisors
Resource planning aligned with real-time call traffic and demand
Improve average handling time and reduce call demand through insight and action
Conduct call audits and implement feedback to improve quality
Attend client meetings and performance reviews
Analyse trends, create reports, and support senior decision-making
Support recruitment, training, and development efforts
Represent Appello as a brand advocate and customer champion
READY TO APPLY
If you are interested in this role please upload your CV and tell us a bit about yourself !
If you have been successful in getting to the next stage will be in touch via email with details within a week of the closing date so keep an eye out
OTHER INFORMATION
This is an exciting time at the Appello group - we are a company on the move and now is a perfect time to join our team. You’ll gain exceptional career opportunities and will be part of a company that is continuing to expand.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of religious beliefs, political opinion, race, sex, marital status, age or disability.
If you require assistance to participate in the recruitment process, for example due to disability, please contact the careers Team on 01425 626337.