Security Manager

InPost UK

Security Manager responsible for overseeing security operations and team management at InPost's Lutterworth Hub. Ensuring efficient security practices and incident reporting for the logistics operation.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeLutterworth • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £36,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in a security loss prevention environment is essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work independently and make quick decisions, remain calm under pressure
Experience in undertaking investigations, including the interview of witnesses and persons under investigation
Ability to be discreet and manage confidential information
The ability to obtain detailed witness statements and to collate broader evidence
Basic knowledge of criminal law
Flexible to the needs of the position and company
Good time management and administration skills
Proven people management experience
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
Basic IT skills, i.e. email, MS Excel and ability to learn internal IT systems, CCTV
Accurate with strong attention to detail
The legal right to work in the UK – this is a requirement for all applicants.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Criminal Law KnowledgeIncident InvestigationWitness Statement CollectionLoss Reduction StrategiesAccess Control Management

Soft Skills

Decision Making Under PressureDiscretion and ConfidentialityTime ManagementAttention to DetailRelationship Building