Head of Customer Support - UK&IE

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DescriptionPosition at LeoVegas UKABOUT THE ROLEThe Head of CS - UK leads first-line customer support operations for one of the Group's most strategically important markets. This role oversees a team serving UK players, ensuring world-class service quality, robust regulatory compliance, and a strong commercial partnership with the UK cluster.The position blends operational leadership, regulatory governance, and insight-drivendecision-making - acting as the primary bridge between Customer Support, Product,Compliance, and the UK business.This role is based in our Malta office, and we welcome applications from candidates who are open to relocating. We will provide relocation support to help make your move as smooth as possible, including flights and temporary accommodation for up to 3 weeks, plus guidance and support on local administration, and settling into life on the island.YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Lead First-Line Support Delivery

• Oversee UK-focused Customer Support teams providing chat, email, and phone support.
• Ensure the team delivers fast, accurate, and empathetic service aligned with UKGC regulatory requirements.
• Guarantee operational readiness for key sporting peaks and major tournament Cycles.

• Drive Operational Excellence

• Monitor key KPIs such as FCR, SLA achievement, TPH, resolution time, and CSAT for UK operations.
• Reduce unnecessary escalations through improved knowledge, tooling, and workflows.
• Ensure all customer journeys - especially withdrawals, RG checks, and account investigations - are executed consistently and compliantly.

• Act as Commercial Cluster Partner

• Serve as the primary CS representative to the UK commercial cluster, providing a clear view of customer sentiment, journey friction, and player behaviour.
• Attend commercial meetings, highlight operational risks or customer trends, and drive cross-functional action plans.
• Support promotional and sportsbook initiatives by ensuring CS is prepared, informed, and aligned.

• Champion the Voice of the Customer

• Translate UK customer insights into clear, actionable feedback for Product, UX, Compliance, Payments, and Sportsbook.
• Surface trends in disputes, RG interactions, payment friction, and sports-related queries to support continuous improvement.
• Partner with the VoC and Insights teams to ensure the UK perspective shapes group-wide changes.

• Enable Team Leadership

• Lead UK Team Leaders across all shifts, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and customer-centricity.
• Develop capability within the teams to manage complex UKGC requirements without compromising service quality or speed.
• Maintain strong engagement and clear communication across 24/7 operations.

• Collaborate Across Functions

• Work closely with Tier 2, QA, Training, WFM, and the Systems/AI teams to ensure UK workflows are efficient and compliant.
• Ensure escalations are handled effectively and that feedback loops into central teams drive improvements to tools, SOPs, and knowledge bases.
• Actively support Group compliance initiatives and audit preparation.

• Leverage Data & Insights

• Partner with Insights and Analytics to understand performance trends, peak demand patterns, sports seasonality, and emerging customer behaviours.
• Use data to shape decisions, prioritise improvements, and support the UK commercial cluster's strategy.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to senior leadership on operational health and customer sentiment.

OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in iGaming or a similarly regulated industry, ideally within UK operations.
• Strong understanding of UKGC regulatory expectations across Responsible Gaming, KYC/AML, payments, and marketing.
• Proven ability to lead large, multilingual teams in fast-paced customer support environments.
• Demonstrated success influencing commercial strategy through insight and operational expertise.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence presenting to senior leaders.
• Ability to balance customer experience with compliance, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.

WHO WE AREAt the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We're a team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 19 offices worldwide.BENEFITS

• Hybrid work policy
• 4 weeks of Workation (T&C apply)
• Well-being allowance to support your active lifestyle
• Private health insurance
• Discounts across a range of retailers, gyms, bars & restaurants
• We offer an employee assistance program that can provide help and guidance during challenging moments.

JOIN US!In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don't wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen!Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar!**As our company working language is English, we'd like to see your CV in English, please**

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