Operational People Manager

Lead and manage a team of 15+ Investigators, supporting both individual and team performance against agreed expectations.

Review performance regularly, using clear feedback, coaching and support to help people perform at their best.

Identify performance gaps and take timely action through formal and informal improvement approaches, in line with our policies and procedures.

Use casework data and management information to spot trends, understand performance dips and intervene where needed.

Make sure casework investigations are thorough, fair, impartial and clearly communicated to customers in a timely way.

Manage service complaints promptly and professionally, helping to resolve issues and improve customer experience.

Create a positive, motivating environment where Investigators can develop new skills, share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.

Use coaching techniques to support team members’ development, confidence and wellbeing.

Work with Senior Investigators and colleagues across the Directorate to share technical guidance, solutions, coaching and mentoring.

Identify training needs and work with HR and relevant colleagues to support appropriate learning interventions.

Help Investigators build empathy and resilience so they can look after their wellbeing and handle complaints effectively.

Set realistic, stretching goals with team members, track progress and support accountability for delivery.

Align team objectives with our mission to deliver fair, timely and impartial resolutions.

Work closely with casework leaders to support clear communication between the organisation and your team.

Promote open communication, collaboration and flexibility, including supporting the movement of Investigators across product groups when needed.

Recognise and appreciate team members’ contributions, building morale and engagement in line with our values.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to show us that you’ve got the skills and capabilities. You’ll have to meet the following minimum criteria:

Directly line managed a team of 15 plus professionals in a similar-scale role, including setting objectives, reviewing performance and supporting delivery against agreed targets.

Used performance data, management information or reporting to identify trends, address underperformance and demonstrate improvements in service or team outcomes.

Held regular performance or development conversations, giving constructive feedback and agreeing clear actions to support individual improvement.

Led or supported change while maintaining team engagement and helping colleagues adapt in a fast-paced or changing environment.

Promoted diversity, equity and inclusion through inclusive leadership, fair decision-making and positive working relationships with colleagues and customers.

Delivered or overseen high-quality customer service, including clear written or verbal communication and timely resolution of customer issues or complaints.

Confidently used Microsoft Office tools, data and reports to monitor activity, track progress and support effective decision-making.

We are a values led organisation. Our values define our culture, influence our decisions, and underpin our vision and strategy. They set out how we play our PART through Purpose, Ambition, Respect and Trust. You can learn more about our values here: https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/who-we-are/aims-values

Flexibility : Work your way — hybrid, or in-office

Wellbeing : Health plan, gym memberships, mental health support

Growth : We invest in your future with courses, mentorship, promotions

Culture : Diverse. Inclusive. Collaborative. Fun.

We also offer an attractive, competitive salary and flexible benefits to suit our people. Here’s a list of some of the many benefits and perks you can get for working with us:

25 days holiday entitlement, with the option to buy extra or sell days

Generous pension

Various Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced maternity pay, carers and dependants leave

Employer provided benefits such as Private medical insurance, virtual GP, Critical illness cover, Life assurance cover, to name a few

Choice of voluntary benefits including Technology scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Will-writing service amongst others

To apply, please upload a current CV. There is an option to add a supporting statement if you wish to give further details of how you meet all the minimum criteria points for the role.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team We view diversity as fundamental to our success and welcome applications from underrepresented groups across all communities. Please click on the link below to find out more

https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/who-we-are/aims-values/diversity-inclusion