
Postal and Mail Section Manager
Id Job: 316a314
Id Job: 316a314
Job summary
We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas. We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.
Our people push for best-in-class every day – because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you’re driven to set new standards, find your place with us. Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?
Job description
For centuries, our Armed Forces have managed an in-house postal service, delivering mail across our military history including both World Wars. The British Forces Post Office (BFPO) provides postal and courier services to the UK Armed Forces and is a renowned brand across Defence.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Postal and Mail Section Manager at British Forces Post Office (BFPO) Northolt. Reporting to the Head of Mails, we are looking to appoint a quality driven, people person and customer focused individual who will lead and motivate a small multidiscipline team of dedicated full time and part time staff to successfully deliver a safe, secure, and efficient mail operation that assures the needs of both the business and consumer are constantly achieve.
You will support the needs of the customer base, delivering BFPO Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)in accordance with all relevant Customer Supplier Agreements (CSAs) as well as security instructions relating to handling of Protectively Marked Material (PMM), Aviation Security and Health and Safety legislation.
On top of the salary this position also offers an Outer London Weighting /Recruitment and Retention Allowances of £3250.
Please note attendance to the stated site is required for this position
We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our CV guidancebefore applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, hardworking, and organised manager who can work in a customer-focused team environment to tight timescales, while remaining positive and focused on delivery of support to operational outputs.
Your responsibilities will include:
In the role you will be required to work between 07:00 - 15:00 hours, Monday to Friday, although some additional hours or flexible working may be required. Exact duty timings will be discussed at interview.
Individuals are required to attend site. Headquarters BFPO is conveniently accessible from the M40 motorway, the A40 and London Underground tube stations.
Individuals must achieve their DfT Aviation Security Cargo Manager accreditation within first year of employment. Appropriate training will be provided throughout.
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
It will also benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in RUISLIP
Reference ID: ORC817