Branch Manager UK (m/f/d) 100%

Agile in action. Flexible in mindset.

No matter which route the valuables take: with our highly motivated and professionally trained employees, we transport and store anything of such value that it requires more than standard security measures. Whether by road, by air, by sea or in our own high-security storage facilities, we ensure that valuables arrive safely, on time and by the fastest possible route – or are securely looked after while in our care.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge in an international environment – or are you already based in London and looking for your next opportunity? Join our growing operations in London and become part of a highly specialised and security-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Overall operational and organisational responsibility for the UK branch, including its management, coordination and further development
• Leadership and development of the UK team, including efficient personnel and resource planning in cooperation with HR
• Overall responsibility for the professional handling and coordination of national and international high-value logistics and freight forwarding operations by road, air and sea
• Ensuring full compliance with all applicable security, transport and operational processes as well as relevant UK legal and regulatory requirements
• Responsibility for maintaining the highest security, quality and service standards in the handling, transport and storage of valuables
• Monitoring, managing and continuously optimising operational processes, workflows, performance and relevant branch KPIs
• Management and escalation of operational irregularities, incidents and security-related events
• Close cooperation and coordination with customers, business partners, carriers, airlines, authorities, international Helveticor locations and internal specialist departments
• Maintaining and developing customer relationships as well as supporting the implementation and operational development of new business
• Ensuring appropriate training, instruction and development of employees in all relevant operational and security processes
• Ensuring continuous and transparent reporting to the Global CEO on all relevant operational, organisational and business-related matters concerning the UK branch.
• Active contribution to the strategic and operational development and expansion of Helveticor’s business activities in the United Kingdom

Requirements

• Several years of professional experience in international freight forwarding and logistics, ideally within high-value or security-sensitive logistics
• Proven leadership experience with operational and personnel responsibility
• Strong knowledge of international air, road and sea freight processes, combined with sound commercial and organisational skills
• High level of responsibility, reliability, discretion and integrity, combined with an independent, solution-oriented and hands-on approach
• UK citizenship or a valid UK residence and work permit is mandatory
• An impeccable personal record is mandatory and must be demonstrated through the required criminal record check as well as appropriate credit, debt and insolvency checks
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; any additional language is an advantage

We offer

• A key management position with overall responsibility for our UK branch
• A high level of personal responsibility and the opportunity to actively shape and further
develop our UK operations
• A varied and challenging role within the international high-value logistics and security sector
• Direct involvement in the development and expansion of our business activities in the United
Kingdom
• Close cooperation with an international management team and our global locations
• A dynamic, professional and international working environment
• State-of-the-art infrastructure and specialised operational processes
• Regular training and professional development opportunities
• Long-term development opportunities within an internationally growing company

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your complete application by email, including the following mandatory and up-to-date documents:

• CV with photograph (complete and continuous five-year history)
• Copy of ID/passport or residence permit
• Copies of diplomas, certificates and driving licence
• DVLA driving record, criminal record check and credit and insolvency check (each issued or completed no more than one month ago)

Place of Work: greter area Heathrow Airport
Starting Date: Immediately or by mutual agreement