Customer Support Manager

Application Deadline: 3 October 2025

Department: Support

Location: Manchester

• We break new ground. You'll work on innovative projects using the latest technologies before they hit the mainstream. We celebrate calculated risks and learn fast from every experiment.
• We get stuck in together. Genuine collaboration across all departments. Your ideas matter here, regardless of your role or how long you've been with us.
• We stay curious. Continuous learning is essential. You'll have dedicated time and budget for development, working alongside industry experts who are genuinely invested in your success.
• We own it. Full accountability and autonomy over your work means you'll build client relationships, see real-world impact, and be recognised when you go the extra mile.

• Client Communication & Relationship Management: You'll be the first point of contact for our support clients via Jira, Email, and Phone, and you'll build strong relationships through clear, proactive communication. You'll understand client needs, manage their expectations, and identify ways to strengthen our partnerships.
• Support Ticket & SLA Management: You'll be responsible for triaging and prioritising new and existing tickets in Jira, keeping clients in the loop on progress and resolutions. You'll work closely with our internal teams to ensure efficient ticket handling and make sure we consistently meet our SLA targets, including those for reactive and critical incidents.
• Client Meetings: You'll schedule and lead regular client meetings, preparing updates on tickets, past actions, and client requests. Your follow-ups will ensure momentum and accountability.
• Budget & Reporting: You'll manage client budgets, ensuring hours are used effectively and that delivery stays within scope. You'll proactively encourage budget utilisation, oversee top-up processes, and produce monthly reports and incident reports, providing input for Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Critical Support & Incident Management: You'll handle critical support situations, ensuring SLAs are met and security updates are applied. You'll also act as a Major Incident Manager when needed, documenting and communicating incident reports clearly to all stakeholders.
• Client Onboarding & Offboarding: You'll attend client handovers to ensure smooth transitions for new and existing clients. You'll set up client access, budgets, and Jira boards, and oversee the offboarding process.
• Escalations & Resource Management: You'll identify, communicate, and manage client and technical escalations. You'll also proactively assess resources and escalate any concerns to stakeholders.
  
  
  
  

• Previous experience in a client-facing role, ideally within a support, account management, or project management environment.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust quickly with clients and internal teams.
• Proven experience managing tickets, SLAs, and client priorities. Experience with Jira is a definite plus.
• Confidence in leading client meetings, producing reports, and presenting clear insights.
• A good understanding of budget management, utilisation tracking, and client renewals/top-ups.
• The ability to remain calm and structured during critical or high-pressure incidents.

• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement for both client services and internal processes.
• The ability to translate complex technical details into clear, client-friendly communication.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously without compromising on quality.
• A problem-solving approach that balances client satisfaction with business priorities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.