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You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of nearly £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career\nDPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. 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We would also expect:\nYou will have strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team.\nDecisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.\nDemonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.\nExcellent computer skills with the ability to use Google chrome applications\nThe ability to do comprehensive reporting, alongside analysis of data is a key requirement for this role.\nYou will be highly vigilant to any unscrupulous activity taking swift and appropriate action. \nDemonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.\n About our Benefits\nWe recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. 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