Member Response Team Manager
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PCS is looking for an experienced and motivational people manager to lead our Member Response Team in maintaining high standards of service to our members.
With experience of managing CRM systems in a service-focused environment, the Member Response Team Manager will value effective processes and clear communication, supporting operational managers in understanding and delivering new and ongoing initiatives.
Project management is key, as the Member Response Team Manager will coordinate multiple workstreams and ensure timely, efficient implementation.
Salary and Location
Band 4, London Spine points 27-23
Starting salary: £51,759 p.a. rising to £58,877 p.a. in annual increments
PCS Clapham
Successful candidates for the Member Response Team Manager will be able to demonstrate:
Management of CRM systems, functions and applications
Effective people management and development skills
Ability to manage projects with successful time and budget management
The main duties of the Member Response Team Manager role include:
Managing a team across three hybrid sites, to deliver excellent service to our members
Managing the administration of the democratic processes
Developing and delivering an agile, project-based approach to implement digital technologies and systems that enhance member service
Preparing reports and analysis on service quality metrics
An ability to lead on the continued use of digital tools to support team collaboration and improve administrative processes, including telephony, omni-channel systems, case management, and knowledge platforms is an essential requirement for a successful Member Response Team Manager.
The role of Member Response Team Manager offers hybrid working with flexibility to work from home outside of peak periods. Due to key operational and democratic activities, the Member Response Team Manager will be required to attend the office daily from February to April each year and additional periods throughout the year. Outside of this period, hybrid flexibility will apply in line with team needs and organisational policy.
Closing date: at 12 midday on Wednesday 27 August 2025.
Interviews will be held in person: Thursday 18 September 2025
About PCS
PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.
Employer Benefits
You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including
flexible working (including hybrid working)
childcare and family support
generous maternity/paternity leave
32 days leave and Christmas closure
pension scheme
employee assistance programme
Learning and Development
The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.
PCS Recruiting Process
We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.
Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.
Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.
CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.
Please view our guidance for applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM MANAGER
Ref: 0925
Grade: Band 4, London
Salary
London Spine points 27-23
London Starting salary £51,759 p.a. rising to £58,877 p.a.
Location: PCS Clapham
Purpose of the job:
To manage the day to operation of the Member Response Team focusing on maintaining a strong relationship with members by addressing their needs and ensuring a positive experience.
Responsible to: Head of Member Response Team
Responsible for: Member Response Team Leaders
Contacts
External:
PCS Members, elected officials and potential members. Employers, TUC, Members of other trade unions and related bodies.
Internal:
PCS staff and managers across Regional and National Hubs and HQ Departments.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Key areas
Manage the merged team responsible for membership, data, subscriptions, and call handling, ensuring efficient daily staffing across three hybrid sites.
Establish and maintain standards for call handling, member service and the online knowledge centre and admin case referrals with other support centre manager
Develop and implement digital projects to enhance member services, regularly providing updates on progress and outcomes.
Oversee member service processes, providing periodic reports on service quality metrics and improvement initiatives
Assist in execute member retention and engagement strategies, presenting results and recommendations
Regularly assess service prices and providers, propose cost-saving changes, and leverage new technologies and methods to reduce expenses while adhering to budget and policy constraints
Oversee end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
2. People Management
Manage work allocation and workflow, future planning and support for team and line manager
Motivate and manage individuals and the team as a whole to provide a high standard of service
Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
Seek to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
Through induction, the appraisal system and one-to-ones, identify staff training and development needs, train or organise formal/informal training
Proactively promote diversity issues in line with the wider PCS approach
Apply the staff conduct policies as and when required e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies
Provide advice and deal with complex issues related to staff management including disciplinary or grievance
Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of staff is maintained and improved, in accordance with PCS and statutory policies
Deputise for Line Manager when required
3. Systems and Budget Management
Manage the development and effective use of office systems, ensuring staff are properly trained, consistently apply best practices, and follow standardised procedures across the organisation.
Recommend and guide the design, implementation, and operation of new systems, ensuring alignment with broader PCS policies such as health and safety and data security.
Establish statistical systems to generate and analyse reports, including membership, equality statistics, budget, job tracking, and case management.
Build knowledge of the PCS membership database, its functions, and related applications, collaborating with the PCS Operations manager to address issues and implement improvements as needed.
Participate and input information into PCS planning and budgeting processes
Administration of democratic processes
Manage delegated budgets in accordance with the Unions overall financial policies and procedures, regularly reviewing service prices and providers ensuring services are delivered within the agreed budgets making proposals for savings, and using changing technologies and methods to reduce costs, wherever possible
4. Team Working
Proactively promote team working
Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
Provide assistance as required to team members
5. Communication
Formulate and deploy long-term strategic plans for acquiring and enabling efficient and cost-effective information processing and communication technologies
Draft complex communications including briefs and reports
6. Equality
Committed to equality, with an understanding of the Equality Act 2010
7. General
At all times, implement and promote the PCSs Equal Opportunities Policy
Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work
Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
Staff at this grade may be assigned or transferred to posts within grade. A training & development programme will be provided to assist with this, where required
Such other duties that may reasonably be required and that are within the level of the responsibility of this post
Willingness to work outside normal office hours and locations on occasion
Person Specification : MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM MANAGER
Ref: 0925
Date: August 2025
Location: London
ESSENTIAL FACTORS
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 3 years experience in people management including induction, work allocation, training, appraisal and conduct in a multi-site environment
Managing and developing call handling and customer service systems and procedures
Budget management
TRAINING (including continuous professional development)
Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
Commitment to undertake job-related training
Commitment to staff development
KNOWLEDGE
CRM systems (such as Salesforce), functions and application
Understanding of Data Protection legislation
Knowledge and understanding of trade unions, membership and retention Impact and use of Digital and IT
SKILLS
Ability to build and co-ordinate teams and networks
Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
Skilled in prioritising, time management, and project delivery
Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Proficient in ICT and data analysis to support informed decisions
OTHER
Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practises within the workplace
Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions
Willingness to undertake travel associated with managing staff across three locations
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- PartTime