Tops Customer Support Tier 2

Pearson; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global education company is seeking a Customer Support Tier 2 individual in Manchester to enhance customer experience and oversee Tier 1 agents. The role involves analyzing customer satisfaction metrics, resolving escalated issues, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to customer service. A background in education assessments is highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individuals with strong critical thinking skills are desired.
• Experience in customer service roles is advantageous.
• Ability to analyze data for process improvements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective resolution of escalated customer issues.
• Conduct quality checks on Tier 1 support agents.
• Analyze and implement data to improve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Strong problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail

Adaptable and able to work flexibly in a dynamic environment

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Proactive in identifying and implementing improvements

Education

Prior experience in education assessments (e.g., SATs)

Background in customer service or continuous improvement roles

Knowledge of customer satisfaction metrics and tools

Job description

Company background

Pearson is a global education company committed to creating impactful learning experiences. With over 160 million users worldwide, we empower individuals throughout their lifelong learning journey. Our integrated portfolio of digital products supports people in the moments that matter.

Role Overview

As Customer Support Tier 2, you will play a role in ensuring seamless customer experience for the SATs contract. The Customer Support Tier 2 role is responsible for supporting and monitoring our Tier 1 support agents, ensuring they deliver exceptional service to our customers in partnership with our outsourced BPO. This role acts as a bridge between frontline support and internal teams, identifying product and system issues that impact customer experience.

By working closely with Tier 1 agents, the Tier 2 specialist gathers insights into common customer challenges, escalates critical issues, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive improvements. A key part of this role is advocating for the customer, providing valuable feedback to both stakeholders across STA, Product, and Technology to enhance processes, optimize support strategies, and improve overall service quality.

We are looking for self‑motivated, problem‑solving, and curious individuals with strong critical thinking skills to join our Customer Support Tier 2 team. This role is key to ensuring excellent service delivery by supporting and monitoring our Tier 1 support agents in partnership with our outsourced BPO.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement data to improve satisfaction and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver process improvements and ensure a seamless experience for customers and internal teams.

Customer Service & Case Management

• Deliver against agreed customer service performance indicators and service levels by working closely with Tier 1 agents to ensure first contact resolution.
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of escalated customer issues.
• Triage more complex issues, gathering all necessary details before escalating to operations, markets, STA teams.

Operational Excellence

• Conduct quality checks on Tier 1 support agents to identify opportunities for improvement in systems, processes, and people.
• Ensure Tier 1 agents have the necessary training and resources to provide effective customer support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline support processes and enhance efficiency.

Customer Satisfaction & Insights

• Monitor and drive improvements in Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) and Voice of the Customer (VOC) metrics.
• Identify trends and recurring customer pain points, providing insights to drive product and service enhancements.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Conduct root cause analyses to identify and resolve underlying issues effectively.

Collaboration & Alignment

• Foster effective, collaborative, and aligned ways of working between Tier 2 and Tier 1.
• Act as a liaison between customer support, operations and technology teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Support the design and delivery of ongoing customer service training programs.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be self‑motivated.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Adaptable and able to work flexibly in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Proactive in identifying and implementing process or system improvements.

Desirable Qualifications

• Prior experience in education assessments (e.g., SATs) is advantageous.
• Background in customer service or continuous improvement roles.
• Knowledge of customer satisfaction metrics and tools.

Who we are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job: Customer Success

Job Family: GO TO MARKET

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 21592