Our Annual Conference is the UK’s leading forum for customer experience thought leadership. This year, our theme is ‘The Service Nation: Leading with Purpose’, emphasising the critical role of leadership in navigating today’s dynamic landscape and shaping a better tomorrow.
Take advantage of our final Early Bird 3 discount – valid for a limited time only.
Our UK Customer Satisfaction Awards recognise and celebrate the individuals and organisations consistently demonstrating service excellence. They are an opportunity for your organisation to gain recognition, enhance its reputation and celebrate the hard work of your teams.
Explore the full list of finalists and secure your tickets and tables below:
The UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) is the national barometer of customer satisfaction. It is an independent, objective benchmark of customer satisfaction on a consistent set of measures on 282 organisations and organisation types across 13 sectors.
The latest report examines how customer attitudes and buying behaviours are influenced by perceptions about business practices and reputation.
Our latest Breakthrough Research examines the key skills, behaviours and knowledge required for the service leaders of the future and helps leaders better understand where they need to focus to drive service and business performance.
Our CEO, Jo Causon, discusses the work of The Institute for a cover story feature interview in the Financial Times Weekend Magazine on the current state of customer service in the UK, and what we can do as business leaders to turn the tide.
Our series of interactive workshops, delivered by our Academy experts, provide succinct and personalised learning experiences focused on tangible outcomes. Stay ahead of the competition by improving the skills, engagement, and impact of your teams.
Membership Benefits
Better trained staff are able to service your customers more efficiently and effectively.
Independently measure your success, identify opportunities and benchmark against competitors.
We engage with the Government and other public officials through our APPG, policy campaigns and partnerships with regulators.
Gain recognition of your organisation’s expertise in customer service, building your influence and raising your profile.
Find out how to set the highest quality standards to provide excellent customer service consistently.
We act as your critical friend – giving you an impartial outside perspective when you need it.
Understand the evolving customer environment, the secrets of excellent service and get practical insight to inform your strategy.
We’re here to make sure everything is aligned around your customer to create a compelling, competitive advantage.
Our Annual Conference offers a deep dive into the latest trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the customer service landscape in 2024 and beyond.
Elevate your service strategy and revolutionise your approach to customer satisfaction at the UK’s leading forum for customer experience thought leadership.
Our speaker lineup includes:
- Jo Causon, CEO, The Institute of Customer Service
- Amol Rajan, Conference Chair, Journalist, Broadcaster & Writer
- Alison Rose, Former CEO, NatWest Group
- Jon Paull, Chief Operating Officer, Octopus Energy Group & Kraken Technologies
- Hannah Gibson, CEO, Ocado Retail
- Greg Reed, Group Chief Executive, Places for People
- Simon Brown, CEO, Landmark Information Group
- Liz Jackson, Sales & Marketing Director, BCMS
Insight & Thought Leadership
Building business confidence through service
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The critical end-of-year period – maximising the Golden Quarter
The so-called Golden Quarter and its flagship moments – Black Friday and Christmas – present…
Putting ourselves in unfamiliar situations brings new learnings and refreshes our perspectives
I am often invited to speak at conferences and events around the UK – but…
Head to Head with Vanessa Pillay, Director of Customer Service (BT Group)
In our Head to Head series, our CEO, Jo Causon,…
The Institute of Customer Service Parliamentary Reception – November 2024
As the first real chill of winter creeps across the…
Head to Head with Elaine Kerr, CEO (DPD UK)
In our Head to Head series, our CEO, Jo Causon,…
Head to Head with Anne Clarke (Waitrose & Partners)
In our Head to Head series, our CEO, Jo Causon,…
Latest ServiceMark Achievers
Our ServiceMark accreditation recognises members who consistently achieve the highest standards of customer experience excellence – and have aligned their workforce with their service strategy.
Success Stories
Lucie Child, Strategy Lead - Customer Care at The Very Group, discusses the return on investment from The Institute's Management Qualifications.
Sarah Hopgood, Operations Support Manager - Protections at Covéa Insurance discusses the impact that Business Benchmarking, ServCheck and ServiceMark accreditation have had.
Sarah-Jane McCausland, Customer Communications & Engagement Lead at Covéa Insurance discusses what it means to be a long-standing member of The Institute, the networking opportunities, and the impact of ServiceMark accreditation.
