[Royal Mail]
Job reference number 331890
Parcel Customer Operations Manager
Salary starting from £44,551 plus potential 10% bonus, 25 days annual leave and generous pension
Full time Permanent
Barnstaple Delivery Office, Malletts Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8XX
This is a regional role where frequent travel to various sites in and around the North of Devon will be expected, including Barnstaple, Bideford, Tiverton, and cover Holsworthy. Occasional oversight of Exmouth operations will also be expected, along with Sunday attendance as required.
About Us
We believe great things are possible and we make them happen. Royal Mail impacts people and businesses in more than 71 million ways, daily. The only company that delivers to every address in the UK, we bring people closer together, help independent businesses grow and make large corporations work better, connecting companies and customers worldwide. We’re driven to take people further; to empower our customers and colleagues to make their futures whatever they want.
The Role
You’ll ensure our smooth operation carries on to the evening and across the weekend. with full accountability for the team who deliver the later parcel operation, you'll lead and inspire a team of front-line colleagues to work efficiently and provide excellent service at the doorstep.
Being a great leader means creating a positive and engaging work environment, promoting inclusivity, and being a role model by living our values.
To ensure we reach our best with people management, resource planning and specialist project activity, you’ll also partner with Trade Union to keep raising the bar as you coach your team to deliver great performance improvement.
This role is integral to making sure our parcel operation runs as smoothly as possible. You’ll play a major part in the trust we build with customers.
Shift Pattern
Monday to Saturday, 11:00 - 19:12, with a rolling day off. Sunday attendance will be required to meet the needs of the operation, enabling Sunday Premium payments within conditioned hours and TOIL.
What You'll Get
We’re asking for a lot, but you’ll get a lot in return. First, there’s the 10% on-target bonus, generous holiday allowance, flexible working, pension scheme and an excellent parental leave policy. Then there are all the excellent benefits that come with MyBundle, such as the Cycle2work scheme, and corporate discounts including retail vouchers, travel & attraction discounts, gym membership and more. There are also all the exciting career opportunities that come with leading a team and driving key decisions. And that’s before we’ve even mentioned the great sense of pride, you’ll feel from being part of one of the world’s most recognisable brands as we undergo a historic transformation, and transition from a letters business to a parcels business.
About You
This is a role packed full of influence, challenges and responsibility, so we need someone who is flexible and can excel under pressure. Customer focussed, team player, results driven, inspiring leader – you know how to get the best out of our people and deliver the best to our customers. You can empathise, motivate, coach, and collaborate, and will relish the opportunity to be part of our historic transformation from a letters business to a parcels business, whether that’s through reduced cost, innovative work practices or data driven ideas. We’re looking to you to bring your skills and experience to make brilliant things possible.
Next Steps
Ready to apply? Then complete your application online and submit your CV. If successful, you’ll be invited to a face-to-face assessment where you’ll have the chance to showcase your abilities and passion. You’ll also take part in a capability-based interview and a short management scenario exercise – more details will be provided on the day.
If you are successful in your application, you be provided with the necessary training to support you in your new role. As part of your induction journey, you will be required to attend a week of formal classroom training. You will be required to travel and, dependant on location of the training, you may need to stay overnight. This training will be during the second or third week of you being appointed to role.
Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
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Closing Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
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