Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for a Warehouse Admin Team Leader to join our Coventry team!
The InPost Newstrade division specialises in final-mile delivery for newspaper publishers and magazine distributors, covering 75% of the UK and Ireland with a 45% market share. Operating from 36 locations, it delivers almost 1bn newspapers, magazines, and collectibles to around 21,000 customers. The division includes core final-mile operations, magazine primary distribution, corporate distribution, outsourced retail consultancy, and airside media placement.
As our network grows at lightning speed, so do the opportunities within it. This is your chance to be part of something big, where every day is fast-paced, impactful, and full of possibilities.
About the role:
This role at InPost Newstrade is responsible for leading and supporting a team to ensure the effective delivery of daily administrative operations. You will manage workloads, oversee performance reviews, coordinate absence cover, and provide training and motivation to team members.
You will act as a key link between senior management and the team, ensuring clear communication while delegating tasks, setting priorities, and maintaining efficient workflows. The role also involves managing data and reporting, driving process improvements, and supporting meetings, projects, and wider operational requirements.
The successful candidate will be a confident people manager with strong organisational and communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems, and able to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
📍 Location: Imperial Park, Siskin Parkway West, Coventry, CV3 4PB
📅 Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday
🕒 Hours: 09:00am - 17:30pm
💰 Salary: £32,278.22 per annum
What you’ll be doing:
* Lead, coach, and motivate a team, managing workloads, performance reviews, and absence cover to ensure consistent service delivery.
* Oversee daily administrative operations, delegating tasks, setting priorities, and maintaining efficient workflows.
* Act as a key liaison between senior management and the team, ensuring clear and effective communication.
* Manage data and reporting, driving continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
* Resolve issues, support change initiatives, and provide operational support for meetings and projects.
* Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills with a proactive, organised approach.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems.
* Proven team management experience with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
What we need from you:
* Proven experience in team leadership and people management, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and resources effectively.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, able to liaise confidently with both senior management and team members.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems, with a keen eye for detail and data accuracy.
* Adaptable and proactive, able to respond to change and resolve issues efficiently.
* A problem-solving mindset, focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
* Positive, professional attitude with the ability to build strong working relationships across the business.
* Right to work in the UK.
Perks of the job!:
We love to reward our people for the great work they do:
🪴 Build a secure future with a competitive Pension Scheme
🌟 Peace of mind with Life Insurance
🚴 Stay active with our Cycle2Work scheme
🤝 Get the support you need with our Employee Assistance Program
The InPost process:
We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage.
Throughout our process, you will get the opportunity to meet a cross-section of our friendly team members to get a sense of our culture, and a good understanding of the role, team and business. Our interviews are a combination of skills and experience + values-based competency questions. Your talent partner will guide you through each stage.
At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people.
We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.