Team Leader | Customer Support | Cork office

TELUS Digital; Cork; On-site; EUR 36,400 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Bike-to-work scheme

Maternity/Paternity leave

GP access

Onsite gym

CSR events

Multilingual exposure

Referral rewards

Job summary

TELUS Digital is launching a privacy-focused customer support team in Cork, Ireland, seeking an experienced Team Leader to guide daily operations and coach a group of specialists. You will drive performance, develop talent, and foster strong client relationships in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Join a dynamic, supportive organization offering career growth, multilingual exposure, a collaborative culture, and health and wellness benefits as part of a broader employee perks program.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing KPIs, service levels, and operational performance.
• Strong business acumen with customer focus.
• Ability to develop systems, processes and people.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage, lead, and motivate a team of Customer Support specialists.
• Provide coaching, support, and mentorship to help team members excel.
• Conduct regular 1-2-1 reviews and team meetings.
• Drive KPIs and ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Escalate and resolve issues with ownership and accountability.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI management

Operations oversight

Client relationship

Coaching

Job description

HOOP: 2:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. across Mon-Sun, subject to change

Location: onsite in Cork, Ireland

Salary range: €36,400 - €40,000 gross per annum + up to 10% performance bonus

We're launching an exciting new team in our Cork office, and looking for experienced Team Leaders to join the new account. This team's scope is to support customers of a privacy-focused tech company —working at the forefront of creating a safer, more private internet (via chats, email, SMS and phone).

As Team Leader, you will be at the heart of our newly launched account and will actively support the on-going day to day activities of your team by providing assistance, training, technical support, guidance and advice. You will be responsible for managing a team of Customer Support Specialists who provide personal and efficient solutions for customer experiences in the privacy-focused area. This is your opportunity to make a real impact: driving business results, building strong client relationships, and creating an environment where your team can thrive and grow.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to advance your career
• Great rewards for referring your friends
• Multilingual exposure: improve your spoken and written language skills
• Inspiring and fun environment. Our offices are known for their innovative, fun and pleasant design. Enjoy our 'relax' and 'play' areas as well as our onsite gym
• Community projects. Want to make the world a better place? We run CSR (corporate social responsibility) events all year long
• Private medical insurance coverage (after 6 months tenure). We work with one of the best suppliers (VHI) where you will benefit from a professional package
• Bike-to-work tax relief
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Access to GP care and an occupational health advisor

Here is where you will have impact:

Leadership & Team Development

• Actively manage, lead, and motivate a team of Customer Support specialists
• Provide coaching, support, and mentorship to help team members excel
• Conduct regular 1-2-1 reviews and facilitate team meetings that encourage input and transparency
• Develop your team's skills and drive professional growth
• Foster a culture of innovation, openness, and problem-solving

Performance & Results

• Drive individual and team KPIs to meet and exceed targets
• Manage staffing needs in partnership with Workforce Management
• Maintain service level agreements and effectively manage business impacts
• Make data-informed decisions on training, team briefings, and absences
• Promote an atmosphere of continuous improvement and accountability

Client Partnership & Relationship Management

• Become one of the key points of contact for our client—building strong, collaborative relationships
• Develop a deep understanding of the client's business, systems, and operational needs
• Escalate and resolve customer issues and problems effectively
• Ensure compliance with client security requirements, policies, and procedures
• Facilitate clear communication between your team and the client as required

Operations & Strategy

• Collaborate with Support to identify and deliver training and refresher programs
• Work closely with internal teams to implement and maintain departmental processes
• Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance service quality
• Manage escalations with ownership and accountability
• Ensure accurate information is cascaded throughout the team

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong proficiency (C1/C2) in the English Language
• Proven track record of leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced environment (ideally in BPO sector or start up environment)
• Strong commercial and business acumen with customer/client focus, experience in client-facing leadership roles
• Experience managing KPIs, service levels, and operational performance
• Demonstrated ability to develop systems, processes, and people

WHY JOIN US?

Join a fast-growing privacy-focused operation where your leadership and passion for coaching will directly impact team development, client success, and business growth. At TELUS Digital, we invest in our leaders—offering opportunities for continuous learning, career development, and meaningful impact. You'll work with a collaborative team, support innovation, and play a key role in shaping our operational excellence.