via indeed · 5 June 2026 ·8 days ago

Head of Lead Generation Call Centre

Derby
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Head of Lead Generation Call Centre \- Derby

The rewards

  • Salary negotiable

  • Performance\-related bonus scheme

  • OTE available subject to performance

  • Career progression within a growing business

  • Senior leadership visibility and influence across the organisation

  • Office\-based role in Derby HQ

  • Permanent
The role of Head of Lead Generation Call Centre:
  • Lead a 35\-person outbound contact centre operation including Managers and Team Leaders

  • Own core KPIs including contact rates, appointments booked, booked\-to\-sat ratio, and cost per acquisition

  • Drive daily performance across the sales floor through coaching, feedback, and live management

  • Analyse performance data and implement immediate improvements where required

  • Embed a high\-performance, compliant, and customer\-focused sales culture

  • Own the end\-to\-end outbound lead strategy across all customer and will\-bank data sets

  • Define call prioritisation, segmentation, and campaign sequencing

  • Lead data cleansing initiatives to improve contactability and conversion rates

  • Monitor and report on lead quality metrics and pipeline performance

  • Work closely with the wider branch network to align appointment flow with advisor capacity

  • Forecast demand and manage outbound capacity planning across teams and shifts

  • Ensure efficient use of dialler systems, workforce planning tools, and resource allocation

  • Lead, coach, and develop the Call Centre Manager and Team Leaders

  • Build strong progression pathways across the contact centre structure

  • Reduce attrition and sickness through improved engagement and leadership visibility

  • Manage performance consistently, fairly, and proactively
The ideal Head of Lead Generation Call Centre:
  • Proven experience leading a high\-volume outbound contact centre (30\+ FTE)

  • Strong track record of delivering against sales and performance KPIs

  • Hands\-on leadership style with experience coaching teams and managers

  • Strong commercial and analytical capability with a data\-led mindset

  • Experience improving conversion rates, contactability, or operational efficiency

  • Background in regulated, sales\-led, or high\-volume environments (legal, financial services, insurance, utilities, or telecoms) advantageous

  • Strong understanding of CRM, dialler systems, and workforce planning tools

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