Head of Technical Support

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Head of Technical Support to lead global teams and enhance customer experiences. This leadership role focuses on developing a strategic support vision, driving operational excellence, and implementing self-service solutions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in technical operations and a strong understanding of customer service principles. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about technology and customer satisfaction, this role could be your next big step.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Leadership role in a global company

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in global technical support or technical operations.
• Strong knowledge of support methodologies and operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global support strategy aligned with business goals.
• Build and lead high-performing global technical support teams.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service Principles

Data-Driven Decision Making

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Global Technical Support

Technical Operations Experience

Tools

Zendesk

Jira

Klaus

Workforce Management Platforms

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At TechBiz Global, we provide recruitment services to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking a Head of Technical Support to join one of our clients' teams. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in an innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

This role is central to delivering a seamless and high-quality customer experience across all touchpoints. You will manage global support teams, drive operational excellence, and implement a strategic vision for scalable, data-driven, and customer-obsessed support services—including a robust self-service infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a global support strategy aligned with business goals.
2. Global Technical Support Delivery: Ensure a consistent and high-quality customer support experience across all regions.
3. Team Leadership: Build, lead, and inspire high-performing global technical support teams with a culture of excellence and customer obsession.
4. Customer Experience: Drive customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty through world-class technical support.
5. Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and support quality standards.
6. Process Improvement: Continuously optimize workflows and support processes using tools like Zendesk, Jira, Klaus, and Workforce Management platforms.
7. Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage support data and analytics to measure performance, identify trends, and guide operational improvements.
8. Technology Adoption: Utilize cutting-edge tools and systems to enhance support efficiency and customer experience.
9. Self-Service Strategy: Design and implement an effective Level 1 self-serve solution using the knowledge base and chatbot system; analyze usage data to optimize content.
10. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Engineering, and other departments to address customer needs and improve the product experience.
11. Performance Management: Define and monitor KPIs to evaluate team and individual performance and support continuous development.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Leadership role in a global, forward-thinking company
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development

Proven leadership experience in a global technical support or technical operations role.

Strong knowledge of support methodologies, customer service principles, and operational best practices.

Experience with help desk and CRM systems, especially Zendesk.

Solid technical background with understanding of relevant systems and platforms.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.

Fluency in English; fluency in additional languages is a plus.