Senior Central Operations Manager, HIVED
1-5 days a week in office (Shoreditch, London and North Woolwich, London)
The first 100% electric and AI-powered delivery company
Job no longer available
The first 100% electric and AI-powered delivery company
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
1-5 days a week in office (Shoreditch, London and North Woolwich, London)
101-200 employees
Company mission
There’s parcel delivery. And then there’s HIVED. We’re building the most-loved delivery network at scale, powered entirely by electricity, for a delivery experience you can actually look forward to: fast, reliable and uncomplicated.
Role
Who you are
- This person will be organised, proactive and data led
- They will have strong experience in managing operational teams in fast paced environments and will be able to bring order to chaos
- You will be able to support your team to ensure you develop them into the best team possible
- You will be able to see patterns across days and be able to take this analysis to enact constant improvement by suggesting and implementing new and updated processes
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role (preferably logistics, transport, or fulfilment)
- Strong people management skills, with experience in leading teams and driver engagement
- Hands-on problem solver, comfortable working in a fast-paced, live operations environment
- Analytical approach and ability to use data to drive decisions to build a highly efficient network
- Excellent planning and execution abilities, balancing day-to-day operations with long-term strategy
- Commercial mindset with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency
- An ability to seamlessly transition between day-to-day tasks and long-term roadmap activities
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and other operational planning tools
- Strong data-driven decision-making skills, with experience analysing support metrics and driving process improvements based on insights
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation
What the job involves
- We are looking for a proactive and hands on Senior Central Operations Manager to take on the day to day management of our Central Operations Team
- Lead, inspire, and develop a central operations team across two shifts, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and growth. Develop associates into supervisory roles, shaping future leadership within the team
- Set and maintain the highest standards of central operations, ensuring every interaction reflects our brand values and exceeds customer expectations
- Act as the primary point of contact for high-level escalations, ensuring swift resolution and the best resolution
- Oversee budgeting and cost-saving initiatives to ensure that we hit collections and stops per route budgets
- Be available, adaptable and hands-on, stepping in where needed to solve live operational challenges
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Parcel delivery currently relies on fossil-fuel powered vans for the most part — and they pollute the air we breathe, emit large amounts of CO₂ and congest our cities. At the same time, customer service is notoriously poor, unethical business practices are rampant, and the technology is outdated. HIVED offers an alternative: 100% electric delivery, cutting emissions by up to 76%.
The company's technology is so efficient, it can match – or sometimes even be cheaper – than the current high-emission carriers. HIVED fundamentally sets itself apart from larger competitors by ensuring deliveries are 100% emission free, which will be a significant advantage for it as the UK is witnessing a green economic boom in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The industry's expansion grew to $141.05 bn globally in 2025, which will undoubtedly be underpinned by a push towards sustainability. HIVED is well-positioned to capitalise on this, particularly if it can maintain its current high standards off the back of its impressive 2025 Series B investment round.
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Team energy
"People are hard-working and humble, and try to seek the positive side in every challenge thrown at us. Successes are celebrated together wherever..."
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jul 2025
$42m
SERIES B
Oct 2024
$2.8m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $60.8m
Company benefits
- Dynamic working environment with a diverse and driven team
- Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role
- 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays
- Wellbeing initiatives, including 3 wellbeing days in addition to holiday allowance
- Subsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental, vision & mental health therapy
- Team lunch provided once a week
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy as day 1 right
- Cycle to work scheme
- Bi-annual performance reviews and tailored development plans
- Competitive salary + EMI options scheme
- Annual compensation review
- Community volunteer days
- Quarterly team socials and annual sports day (HIVED Olympics)
- Dog friendly office and depots
Company HQ
London, UK
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Leadership
Mathias Krieger
(Co-Founder & CPO)After graduating King's College London, co-founded outdoor advertising startup Vanvas where they served as CEO until co-founding HIVED in 2021.
Murvah Iqbal
(Co-Founder & CEO)After graduating King's College London, also co-founded outdoor advertising startup Vanvas. Has previously been Head of Marketing at Archie's and Key Account Manager at PAVE London.
People progressing
Megan McDonnell joined HIVED as Founder’s Associate & Marketing Manager and rose to become Head of Brand & Marketing, guiding the company’s marketing strategy and brand growth.
Kevin grew from a Bicycle Courier into a Revenue Protection Manager, progressing through operations, customer success, driving efficiency and customer experience improvements.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at HIVED
- At HIVED, we believe diversity enhances innovation and strengthens our team. We are proud to employ people from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, nationalities, educational experiences, ages, and health/ability backgrounds. When we asked our team to describe HIVED in three words, the ones that came up most were ambitious, collaborative, and inclusive - values we strive to live every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively seek to learn, listen, and improve our practices to ensure fair opportunities in hiring, career development, and workplace culture. Our journey is ongoing, but we are dedicated to building a workplace where individuality is celebrated, inclusion is intentional, and equity is embedded in how we work.
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