Customer Incident Responder Team Manager

Pertemps; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Customer Incident Responder Team Manager to lead and motivate a team during operational incidents. This role involves overseeing the delivery of water supplies and ensuring customers receive prompt and compassionate support. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in customer service and team management, with a focus on continuous improvement. Competitive salary from £38,180 to £45,000 plus additional standby payments and generous benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced or operational environments delivering customer services.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• History of driving continuous improvement within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Customer Incident Responders.
• Oversee delivery of water supplies during incidents.
• Drive improvements within the incident response function.

Skills

Customer-centric service delivery

Team leadership

Change management

Analytical skills

Knowledge of water industry operations

MS Office tools

Job description

This is a great opportunity to lead a highly visible, customer‑focused team at the heart of incident response. As a Customer Incident Responder Team Manager at Thames Water, you will play a key role in supporting customers during operational incidents, ensuring they receive timely, compassionate and practical support when it matters most.

What you’ll be doing as a Customer Incident Responder Team Manager

• You will lead, develop and motivate a team of around 10–12 field-based Customer Incident Responders, supporting performance, wellbeing and attendance while fostering a high-performing, customer-first culture.
• You will be responsible for the field delivery of alternative water supplies during and after incidents, including the setup and management of bottled water stations and the delivery of bottled water to Priority Services Register customers.
• Outside of live incidents, you will oversee planned activities such as bottled water station location validation and readiness checks to ensure teams are always prepared.
• You will champion a zero‑compromise approach to health, safety and wellbeing, delivering regular field-based.
• You will drive continuous improvement within the CIR function, leading change initiatives that enhance service quality, efficiency and customer experience.

Base Location: Kemble Court (RG2 6AD) with field work.

Working pattern: Shift based role between 7am and 9pm, including standby rotation (1 in 4 weeks)

Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week in the office or out in the field

What you should bring to the role

• Proven experience delivering customer‑centric services, ideally in fast‑paced or operational environments.
• Experience leading, managing or supervising a team, with the confidence to motivate, support and develop others.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and managing change effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience producing clear reports and presentations.
• Working knowledge of water or utilities industry operations will be beneficial
• Experience using MS Office tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.

What’s in it for you?

• This role will be paid from £38,180 to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus additional standby payments. (roughly £1,500 per year)
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast‑tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.