Operations Manager – Outbound Sales

Domestic & General; Brighton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Instant discounts

Salary Finance Loans

EV leasing

Long service awards

Free protection plan

Job summary

Domestic & General is seeking an Operations Manager for Outbound Sales to lead day-to-day operations, coach leaders and drive performance. The role focuses on delivering customer-centric outcomes while embedding our values and continuous improvement across a fast-paced contact centre.

You will partner with senior leaders to align on standards, governance and best practices while developing talent and ensuring regulatory compliance in a hybrid/remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of operational plans, keeping customers at heart of decisions.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders and future leaders to set tone and pace.
• Drive engagement and performance through meaningful conversations and leadership behaviours.
• Embed Domestic & General values and ways of working across teams.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and support wider change agenda.
• Set clear expectations, objectives and accountability frameworks to achieve goals.
• Use performance insight to plan, review and measure team effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Head of Customer Support to ensure standards are followed.

Job description

Operations Manager - Outbound Sales

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Flexible, Hybrid/Remote

At Domestic & General, we’re passionate about putting our customers first in everything we do. We’re looking for an inspiring and people‑focused leader to join our Sky Outbound team, responsible for delivering operational performance while creating a culture where colleagues can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to lead through coaching, drive continuous improvement, and develop future leaders within a fast‑paced contact centre environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be able to:

• Inspire and lead high‑performing teams through coaching, mentoring and empowerment.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and influence positive outcomes.
• Create a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Successfully lead and embed change, supporting teams through new ways of working.
• Balance customer outcomes, colleague experience and business performance to deliver sustainable results.
• Use data, insight and operational KPIs to drive performance improvements.
• Recognise and develop talent, supporting individuals to reach their full potential.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, adapting your approach to different audiences.
• Drive compliance and risk management while maintaining a customer‑first mindset.
• Share best practice and collaborate with colleagues to support wider business objectives.

The Role

• Lead the day‑to‑day delivery of operational plans, ensuring customers remain at the heart of every decision.
• Create the culture, pace and tone of the operation by coaching and developing Team Leaders and future leaders.
• Drive engagement, motivation and performance through meaningful conversations and strong leadership behaviours.
• Embed Domestic & General values and ways of working across your teams.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the wider contact centre change agenda.
• Establish clear expectations, objectives and accountability frameworks to achieve business goals.
• Use performance insight to plan, review, measure and evaluate team effectiveness.
• Partner with the Head of Customer Support and Best Practice Manager to drive consistency and adherence to agreed standards.
• Collaborate with teams across Domestic & General to support the achievement of business objectives and customer outcomes.
• Identify strengths and development opportunities within your teams, creating growth and development pathways.
• Promote innovation, best practice and operational excellence across the function.
• Ensure all customer interactions are delivered in line with regulatory and compliance requirements.

Working for us, works for you

• Personal and Professional growth is encouraged, with Internal Mobility programmes providing networking opportunities and Leadership development programmes.
• Work‑Life balance with a hybrid role / Health Cash Plan / Instant discounts / the new credit building tool / Salary Finance Loans / electric vehicle leasing / long service awards
• Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates of up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends

The culture at Domestic at General is creative, fast‑moving and exciting as we’re going through a period of transformational change where customers are at the heart of everything we do… do not miss out on an opportunity to be part of both our culture and growth, apply now!

Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer, which means we treat people fairly. We view all applications equally regardless of gender, colour, ethnic background, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We also have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Domestic & General, we are proud of our 100‑year legacy and excited about our future growth plans. We are expanding our horizons, entering new markets and territories internationally and we need your expertise to help us on the journey.