Operations Support Manager

Citysprint UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave plus bank-hols,:

Birthday off

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Mental health support

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Extra family-friendly days + death in

Job summary

CitySprint is seeking an Operations Support Manager Out of Home to coordinate the DPD Out of Home programme across a defined region. You will ensure performance, compliance, and ongoing success of Key Suppliers delivering Out of Home routes, driving efficiency and strong supplier partnerships.

Working with DPD regional teams and internal stakeholders, you’ll monitor route performance, carry out audits, and provide insights that support cost control, service excellence and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day performance of Key Suppliers in your region.
• Build strong relationships with DPD depot and regional teams.
• Carry out regular supplier audits for operations and H&S compliance.
• Monitor route performance including utilisation, mileage, and service levels.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and route rollouts.
• Provide insights to support cost control, invoicing accuracy and margins.
• Identify risks, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate operational data across CityTrak, Salesforce and DPD platforms.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the network.
• Act as a CitySprint ambassador with suppliers and partners.

Skills

Experience within logistics, parcel"

Experience managing supplier, courier,

Strong communication and relationship‑

Ability to analyse operational data

Organised and able to manage multiple

Experience working with operational

A proactive and solutions‑focused

Confidence working cross‑functionally

Job description

Operations Support Manager

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

Salary:£45,500 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.