We’re seeking a Service Manager to join our growing Technology Team, Tifo, at our Altrincham office.
This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the delivery of our client-facing services, ensuring exceptional customer experiences across onboarding, support, implementations, candidate screening, and disclosure services.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in screening or candidate onboarding who is ready for the next step up and take ownership of a growing function and play a key role in shaping the future of our platform offering. Working closely with our Product and Operations teams, you'll ensure services are delivered efficiently,
commercially, and in line with our commitment to service excellence.
Main responsibilities:
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Lead the delivery of implementations, support services, and professional services, ensuring
services are delivered efficiently, on time, and to a high standard.
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Manage customer escalations and ensure timely and effective resolution of service issues.
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Define, monitor, and report on service levels, KPIs, and customer satisfaction metrics.
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Drive continuous improvement across service delivery processes, systems, and tools.
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Work closely with Product, Technology, and Account Management teams to ensure services
align with business objectives and customer needs.
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Participate in client reviews, providing insight into service performance and opportunities for
improvement.
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Establish and maintain effective incident management processes and communication plans.
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Lead and develop the professional services function, including candidate screening,
outsourced processing, and disclosure services.
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Act as the subject matter expert on DBS processes and the DBS Code of Practice.
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Support the growth and development of new verification and screening services.
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Manage supplier relationships, governance reviews, audits, and performance monitoring.
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Coordinate and support client audit requests and compliance activities.
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Implement and manage customer feedback initiatives, including NPS measurement and service bench marking.
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Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence across the team.
Minimum requirements:
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Minimum 5 GCSEs including grade C in Math’s and English GCSE (or equivalent)
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Exposure to DBS/criminal checks
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5+ years working in onboarding/screening across a variety of regulated industries
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Customer service, professional service or operations experience at a senior level
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Experience within service delivery, onboarding, compliance, screening, professional services, or operational management
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Strong understanding of DBS processes, candidate screening, or regulated compliance environments would be highly advantageous
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of customer service
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Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance service quality and operational efficiency
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Analytical and process-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement
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Confident managing escalations and resolving complex service issues
Why work at PayStream?
We are a growing organisation with an excellent working culture. We pride ourselves on our
people. In return for your hard work we offer the following company benefits:
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Great Place To Work Certified!
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24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) which increase with length of service
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Your birthday off
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Amazing monthly company social events and rewards (just look at our website and Facebook page!)
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Casual dress everyday
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Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
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Professional qualification financial support
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Up to 6 days paid study leave for professional qualifications
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Long service awards
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Training and personal development
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Personal accident cover
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Free fresh fruit and refreshments
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Free flu vaccinations
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PLUS, our fantastic Christmas party!
…and a fantastic working environment! If you match the profile and would like to be part of the team please apply now by sending in your CV to careers@paystream.co.uk.