Head of Consumer

Customer Service London Hybrid – Head of Consumer CareExperience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.At Joseph Joseph, we are driven by a simple yet powerful belief – that intelligent design has the ability to transform everyday living. We create distinctive, thoughtfully engineered products that not only solve real-world problems but also bring joy, beauty, and functionality to daily life. Headquartered in London, we have grown into one of the world’s most admired houseware brands, with a presence in over 100 countries and partnerships with leading department stores, independent retailers, and a rapidly expanding e-commerce business.We are looking for an experienced Head of Consumer Care to join the team at Joseph Joseph. The Head of Consumer Care is responsible for shaping and leading a consumer‑centric function that delivers exceptional experiences across every stage of the customer journey. This role goes beyond responding to enquiries – it focuses on anticipating consumer needs, designing processes that minimize friction, and ensuring the end‑to‑end journey consistently meets or exceeds expectations. Strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to innovation are key to creating a seamless, positive experience that strengthens consumer trust and loyalty.What You Will Be DoingDevelop and implement a consumer care strategy that prioritises proactive engagement and anticipates customer needs.Ensure the end‑to‑end journey from product discovery to post‑purchase support meets or exceeds consumer expectations.Operational LeadershipLead and inspire the Consumer Care team to deliver exceptional service across all touchpoints.Establish clear KPIs focused on customer satisfaction, first‑contact resolution, and proactive issue prevention.Operational ManagementOversee day‑to‑day operations of consumer care teams across multiple channels (phone, email, chat, social media).Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.Manage budgets, resources, and vendor relationships for consumer care services.Implement feedback loops to identify pain points and improve service delivery.Continuous ImprovementIdentify pain points in the consumer journey and implement solutions to reduce friction and prevent repeat issues.Drive innovation in service delivery through technology, automation, and process optimisation.Proactive EngagementDevelop programmes that engage consumers before problems arise, such as educational content, self‑service tools, and predictive support.Collaborate with Marketing, Product and Supply Chain teams to ensure consumer insights inform business decisions.Consumer AdvocacyAct as the voice of the consumer within the organisation, ensuring feedback drives product and service improvements.Monitor trends and emerging needs to keep the brand ahead of consumer expectations.Team DevelopmentRecruit, train and develop high‑performing consumer care teams.Foster a culture of accountability, empathy and continuous learning.Analytics & ReportingMonitor and analyse consumer care data to identify trends and opportunities.Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership.What we need from youProven experience in leading consumer care or customer experience functions at a strategic and operational level.Strong understanding of end‑to‑end customer journey design and proactive engagement strategies.Excellent leadership and team development skills.Data‑driven mindset with experience in using insights to drive continuous improvement.Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders.Expert user of Zendesk.Strong knowledge of digital tools and customer experience best practices.Excellent communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills.Able to mentor and develop a team.What You Will Get From UsCompetitive salary and holiday allowance.Company performance‑related bonus.A pension contribution.Exclusive staff discount.24/7 healthcare appointment support.Hybrid working – 3 days in office, 2 days from home and flex start/finish times.External private employee wellbeing support.Access to Perkbox.Volunteer days.Team recognition scheme.Training and development.Holiday carry‑over scheme.Season‑ticket travel loan.Cycle‑to‑work scheme.Parental leave support.Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service.Life at Joseph JosephFlexible working.Mental wellbeing support.Holiday trading.Additional holiday for length of service.Company bonus scheme.Generous discounts for you and friends and family.Season ticket loan and cycle‑to‑work scheme. xpwpeyx Even more discounts with Perkbox.