Operations Support Manager

Operations Support Manager

Full-Time 41000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage supplier performance and ensure operational efficiency across DPD depots.
  • Company: Join CitySprint, a leading UK logistics provider with a dynamic work culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, mental health support, and family-friendly policies.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on logistics operations and build strong supplier relationships.
  • Qualifications: Experience in logistics and strong communication skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 41000 - 50000 £ per year.

Location: National, regional travel required between 11 to 14 DPD depots

Salary: £41,000 - £50,000 plus Car Allowance: £4,500

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

What You’ll Get At CitySprint

  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and a day off for your birthday
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Free access to mental health support, including 1:1 therapy
  • Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
  • Extra family‑friendly days for key life moments, plus death in service cover

The Role

We’re looking for an Operations Support Manager Out of Home to support the delivery of the DPD Out of Home programme across a defined region. This role is focused on ensuring the performance, compliance, and ongoing success of our Key Suppliers delivering Out of Home routes. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining operational efficiency, supporting supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with DPD regional teams and internal stakeholders, you’ll monitor route performance, carry out audits, and provide insights that support cost efficiency and service excellence.

Why CitySprint

CitySprint is a leading UK logistics provider, delivering same day and time critical services nationwide. As part of the DPD and Geopost group, we combine the scale and strength of a global network with the agility and pace of a fast‑moving business. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact operational performance and supplier success across a growing area of the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Managing the day‑to‑day performance of Key Suppliers within your region
  • Building strong relationships with DPD depot and regional teams
  • Carrying out regular supplier audits to ensure compliance with operational and H&S standards
  • Monitoring route performance (e.g. utilisation, mileage, service levels)
  • Supporting onboarding of new suppliers and route rollouts
  • Providing insights to support cost control, invoicing accuracy, and margin protection
  • Identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
  • Maintaining accurate operational data across systems including CityTrak, Salesforce, and DPD platforms
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the network
  • Acting as a CitySprint ambassador with suppliers and partners

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience within logistics, parcel delivery, or a similar operational environment
  • Experience managing supplier, courier, or third‑party performance
  • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
  • Ability to analyse operational data and identify trends or issues
  • Organised and able to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Experience working with operational systems and reporting tools
  • A proactive and solutions‑focused mindset
  • Confidence working cross‑functionally with internal and external stakeholders

All successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check. If you’re detail‑focused, operationally minded, and enjoy working with partners to deliver high quality service, apply now to join CitySprint as an Operations Support Manager Out of Home.

Operations Support Manager employer: CitySprint

CitySprint is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a competitive salary alongside generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, enhanced family leave, and access to mental health support. With a dynamic work culture that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement, this role as Operations Support Manager provides the unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading logistics provider while enjoying the flexibility of national travel across DPD depots.

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Contact Details:

CitySprint Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Operations Support Manager

Supplier Management
Logistics Experience
Operational Compliance
Health and Safety Standards
Performance Monitoring
Data Analysis
Relationship Building