Contact Centre Manager - Projects

Core-Asset Consulting; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Contact Centre Projects Manager for a 9-month contract in Edinburgh. The role involves optimizing telephony systems, enhancing customer contact practices, and implementing technology solutions in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have strong experience in management roles within contact centres and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contact centre management or telephony projects.
• Strong understanding of contact centre systems and technologies.
• Proactive, analytical approach to technology use.

Responsibilities

• Manage telephony systems, including IVR and call routing.
• Lead review and implementation of best practices.
• Collaborate with vendors on upgrades and enhancements.

Skills

Telephony systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Supplier relationship management

Job description

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Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Banking

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

16125_1749570844

Job Views:

6

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a pensions provider, is recruiting for a Contact Centre Projects Manager to join their team on a 9-month fixed-term contract basis (hybrid working model).

The successful candidate will drive the optimisation of contact centre systems and processes, with a particular focus on telephony and customer contact technologies.

Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in a contact centre management or telephony projects role.
• Strong understanding of contact centre systems and networking technologies.
• A proactive and analytical approach to improving service and technology use.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and delivering cost-effective solutions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Managing the contact centre's telephony systems (including IVR, call recording, call routing).
• Leading the review and implementation of best practices in contact and call management processes.
• Collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders on upgrades and enhancements.
• Monitoring system usage and operational performance metrics.
• Delivering training and supporting staff on system usage and optimisation.
• Managing costs and identifying efficiency savings in telephony operations.
• Staying up to date with trends in contact centre technologies and innovations.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16125

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