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DPD UK Strategy & Business Transformation Manager (Leadership Role)
Company Description DPD UK is part of Geopost, a global leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions. With a near-£2 billion turnover, DPD UK drives sustainability, service excellence, and technology innovation while recruiting and retaining talent. As a Valuable 500® company and Disability Confident Employer, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our teams to succeed.
Role Overview
This Senior Leadership position sits within strategy and transformation, shaping DPD UK’s long-term direction. Your work will translate corporate vision into actionable strategies, facilitate cross-functional alignment, and identify high-impact business opportunities. Proven analytical and executive communication skills are essential, as is a collaborative mindset to support the operations, customer experience, and business growth pillars of DPD UK’s strategy.
Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & Business Development
- Lead the annual strategic planning cycle—defining priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring long-term competitiveness.
- Conduct market and competitive analyses, including trend evaluation and financial modelling, to uncover opportunities and risks.
- Develop business cases, financial models, and implementation plans for strategic initiatives.
- Oversee merger and acquisition (M&A) evaluations, with a focus on aligning with the operational model’s priorities.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with department heads and executive leaders to establish strategic goals and drive performance accountability.
- Champion a customer-centric and colleague-centric approach, ensuring initiatives deliver tangible benefits.
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Execution & Risk Management
- Source insights for executive reporting, presenting clear strategies and recommendations in compelling formats.
- Monitor strategic projects, identifying bottlenecks and crafting risk mitigation strategies.
*Operational & Safety Oversight (if applicable to hybrid roles—check internal SOP alignment for this section)
*Note: This section likely originates from another role template. Full-time Strategy roles should prioritise the executive vision first. Inform management immediately of any:
- Imminent dangers or faulty equipment/issues with plant/structures.
- Defects in operational facilities or unsafe practices.
- Accidents/in Incident reports, collaborating on investigations. Maintain and store personal protective equipment (PPE) as specified.
Organisational Enablers
- Advocate for a data-driven culture, embedding analytics into decision-making.
- Mentor staff on business frameworks and analytical techniques.
- Provide ad-hoc strategic support as requested by the Strategy & Transformation Director.
Requirements
Skills & Experience
- Proven strategic planner with a background in corporate development, business transformation, or M&A evaluation.
- Direct experience in planning/organising macro-level strategy for a UK/European publicly-listed corporation.
- Analytical leadership, combining business acumen, numeracy, and commercial insight.
- Excellent data interpretation, visual presentation, and executive communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, including senior stakeholder alignment.
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Education & Competencies
- Degree: Business, Economics, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
- Certifications: Strategic management or M&A education not required but valued.
- Soft skills: Conflict resolution, operational resilience, and fostering collaboration.
Benefits & Growth
DPD UK’s people-centred culture offers:
- Salary & Incentives: Competitive salary, company car/cash equivalent, significant performance-based bonus (individual and corporate targets), and Private Medical Insurance.
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle
- Generous holiday trading policy.
- Locally-organised Health Kiosks and Vitality at Work programmes.
- On-site parking and discounted shopping (~1000+ partners, including 5% supermarket off).
- Milestone Days Off.
- Free eye tests and iniciaital support for glasses for screen-based roles.
- Career Development We pride ourselves on promoting internally, offering development tailored to your ambitions. Continuously evolving roles allow for long-term progression.
About DPD UK
This role thrives in a high-integrity, customer focused organisation where strategic vision guides every region. Apply if you share our high standards and commitment to delivering exceptional service.
Function: Strategy & Transformation (Other sub-grade*) Vacancy Type: Permanent – Full-time status
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