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Toby  Robinson

Toby Robinson

Basingstoke,Hampshire

Summary

Experienced Service Team Manager with knack for improving team performance and customer satisfaction. Led initiatives that streamlined operations and boosted productivity, resulting in enhanced service delivery. Known for fostering collaborative environment, driving team engagement and achieving measurable results in service excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

People Service Team Manager

John Lewis & Partners
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
11.2022 - Current
  • Coached 15 Partners to achieve consistent high performance.


  • Managed escalations, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement for satisfactory resolutions.


  • Supported Partners during significant life events to promote a positive work environment.


  • Directed daily operations to optimise efficiency based on current requirements.


  • Utilised data to forecast future workloads for strategic planning.


  • Implemented process improvements, resulting in substantial resource savings.


Facilitated department readiness for pension processes and knowledge transfer from project Epsom.







People Service Centre Advisor

John Lewis & Partners
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
12.2019 - 11.2022
  • Streamlined retirement process documentation and training procedures for enhanced efficiency.


  • Managed queries via email and telephone, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of pay, absence and many other processes.


  • Processed various case types productively, maintaining high standards across all interactions.

Team leader

John Lewis & Partners
Basingstoke
11.2015 - 12.2019
  • Ensured tasks met high standards, with stock rotation and date verification.


  • Managed customer-focused areas, driving quality service in response to demand fluctuations.


  • Oversaw Waitrose.com operations during Christmas, ensuring timely order picking, packing, and delivery.


  • Directed night shift operations, prioritising partner safety and operational success.



Assistant section manager

Waitrose & Partners
Bridport, Dorset
07.2010 - 10.2015
  • Oversaw business staffing and training, building successful, customer-focused team.
  • Fostered employee development with regular performance reviews.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of department.
  • Developed staff schedules to maximise productivity whilst minimising overtime costs.

Supermarket assistant

Waitrose & Partners
Brighton/Andover
09.2006 - 07.2009

- Stock replenishment across the store.


- Providing excellent Customer service on checkouts but also on the shop floor.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

University of Brighton
Brighton
09.2004 - 05.2006

A-Levels - Sociology, Photography, History

Queen Marys College
Basingstoke, Hampshire
09.2000 - 05.2002

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, History, Science, Music, RE, French, Design Tech

Cranbourne Secondary School
Basingstoke, Hampshire
09.1998 - 05.2000

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Centricity
  • Feedback receptiveness
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Communication (verbal and written)
  • Continuous improvement

Timeline

People Service Team Manager

John Lewis & Partners
11.2022 - Current

People Service Centre Advisor

John Lewis & Partners
12.2019 - 11.2022

Team leader

John Lewis & Partners
11.2015 - 12.2019

Assistant section manager

Waitrose & Partners
07.2010 - 10.2015

Supermarket assistant

Waitrose & Partners
09.2006 - 07.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

University of Brighton
09.2004 - 05.2006

A-Levels - Sociology, Photography, History

Queen Marys College
09.2000 - 05.2002

GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, History, Science, Music, RE, French, Design Tech

Cranbourne Secondary School
09.1998 - 05.2000
Toby Robinson