Security Manager

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 ­­­­ Security Manager to join our Lutterworth team!

We’re leading the logistics revolution, powering deliveries across the UK for some of the nation’s biggest high-street and online brands. Our depots are the backbone of our operation, ensuring seamless logistics and top-notch service for our customers. Whether you’re handling parcels, coordinating routes, or managing depot operations, you will play a key role in maintaining our high standards and efficiency.

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

Are you ready to take the next career step within Security, InPost Distribution is looking for a passionate, proactive and detail-oriented Security Manager to join our dynamic team at our Lutterworth Hub.

At InPost, we’re not just moving parcels we’re moving fast. We’re a rapidly growing, innovative business that never stands still. We make bold decisions, work at pace, and deliver on our ambitious goals every single day. And we’re always on the lookout for top talent to grow with us.

In this front-line role, you’ll be based at the Security control hub where you’ll play a key part in the smooth and efficient security operations at our hub. You’ll be responsible for leading and managing the security team staff onsite, monitoring efficiencies through stationary scanners, wand scanners, physical searches, bag searches. Work closely with the transport team to drive robust gatehouse operations, access control, driver sign- in, visitor management, barrier control to ensure our building and assets are secure.

If you thrive in a busy environment and are passionate about operational excellence, you’ll find your next great opportunity at InPost Distribution.

📍 Location: Harrier Parkway Hurricane 258, Magna Park, Lutterworth LE17 4XT

📅 Shift Pattern: 5 days weekend working when required

🕒 Hours: Core hours are typically 09:00am–17:30pm or 08:30am–17:00pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to meet business needs, including occasional evening, night, and weekend working.

💰 Salary: £36,000 per annum

What you’ll be doing

Security Team Management: You’ll be responsible for managing the security team across the entire site; this includes all HR functions, such as annual leave planning, appraisals, welfare matters, internal investigations, recruitment, rota scheduling, payroll costs in line with annual budget, ensure that all security staff are trained and validated to company standards set out.

Process and Procedure: Work in collaboration with the operational teams and have a good understanding of local processes, and procedures such as parcel movement across the network, lost property procedure, damages, the sealing of trailers process, robust access controls, fuel management, asset protection, etc and advise on ways to improve current practices to reduce loss for our business.

Incident reporting - Loss Investigation: You’ll ensure that the security team report incidents in a timely manner, lead loss reduction strategies within the Hub, identify risk, threats to the business old or new and escalate to management, senior team and support the implementation of corrective action plans.

Risk Management: Lead change and security awareness strategies of all activities in the warehouse, yard and carpark areas by conducting risk assessments, drive compliance on company policy. You’ll work closely with the Operations Managers and Supervisors daily to resolve problems quickly and ensure smooth day-to-day security operations.

What we need from you

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Previous experience in a security loss prevention environment is essential

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Able to work independently and make quick decisions, remain calm under pressure.

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Experience in undertaking investigations, including the interview of witnesses and persons under investigation.

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Ability to be discreet and manage confidential information.

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The ability to obtain detailed witness statements and to collate broader evidence.

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Basic knowledge of criminal law.

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Flexible to the needs of the position and company.

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Good time management and administration skills.

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Proven people management experience.

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Effective communication and interpersonal skills, build capability both within operations and security team to identify all routes to loss, lead the security team with a one team approach by liaising and building strong relationships with colleagues across departments.

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Basic IT skills, i.e. email, MS Excel and ability to learn internal IT systems, CCTV

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Accurate with strong attention to detail.

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The legal right to work in the UK – this is a requirement for all applicants.

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. 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.