Complaints Manager

Manchester Permanent £40,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
I am working exclusively with Zuto to recruit for a Complaints Manager which requires someone with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail to oversee and resolve customer complaints effectively. Applicants need to be aware of FCA regulations. This is a permanent position, offering the chance to contribute to the improvement of customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
  • Immediate start, growing organisation.
  • Competitive Salary & Benefits package.

About Our Client

Sat in the financial services industry, Zuto is known for its customer-focused approach and commitment to improving client experiences. The company values structured processes and results-oriented professionals to drive success.

Job Description

  • Led, motivated and develop a team of 18+ Complaints Handlers and Team Leaders, driving engagement, capability and performance.
  • Foster a high-performance culture focused on delivering fair customer outcomes, accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Conducted regular coaching, performance reviews and development planning to support individual and team growth.
  • Managed the end-to-end complaints process, ensuring compliance with FCA DISP requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Ensured complaints were thoroughly investigated, resolved fairly and completed within prescribed regulatory time frames.
  • Maintained adherence to FCA regulations, Consumer Duty requirements and internal governance policies across all complaint activities.
  • Partnered with Compliance and Risk teams to identify, assess and mitigate regulatory and operational risks.
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with key stakeholders across Operations, Compliance, Risk, Sales and Customer Experience functions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Complaints Manager should have:

  • Demonstrated success in leading complaints teams within FCA-regulated environments.
  • Extensive experience managing and developing large-scale operational teams, typically comprising 15 or more colleagues.
  • In-depth knowledge of FCA DISP regulations, Consumer Duty requirements and industry best practices in complaint handling.
  • Strong leadership and coaching capabilities, with a proven ability to enhance performance, engagement and team effectiveness.
  • Skilled in managing complaint-related KPIs, service level agreements, quality assurance frameworks and regulatory time frames.
  • Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret complaint trends, identify root causes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.
  • Able to balance commercial priorities with regulatory obligations and fair customer outcomes.
  • Customer centric approach combined with sound regulatory judgement and decision-making skills.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary of £40,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal needs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A collaborative work environment in the financial services industry.
  • EAP scheme



Contact
Danielle Hughes
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7038056
Phone number
+44 161 828 6223

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Customer Services
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Danielle Hughes
Consultant phone
+44 161 828 6223
Job reference
JN-062026-7038056