Facilities & Despatch Manager — Safe, Efficient Operations

RYA; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days holiday including publichols

Birthday day off

Free life insurance

Discounts platform for retail, leisure

Up to two paid volunteering days per年

Free on-site charging point for EVs

Job summary

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) in Hamble, near Southampton, is seeking an experienced Facilities and Despatch Manager to oversee facilities, despatch operations and safe, efficient logistics across sites.

Responsibilities include maintenance, warehousing, despatch leadership, and HASAWA compliance. The role requires strong organisation, communication and people management skills, with a 35-hour week and full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in purchasing, stock control, Health and Safety at Work, or Facilities Management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the fabric and grounds of RYA House, Compass House, and RYA Portland House, planning and implementing routine maintenance and overseeing cleanliness standards.
• Manage warehousing of sales inventory and lead the team processing and despatching orders within two working days.
• Lead staff and contractors to manage RYA Portland House, a 24-bedroom facility in Portland, Dorset.
• Resolve equipment failures and liaise with external contractors; negotiate and review maintenance contracts.
• Ensure HASAWA compliance and security procedures across locations, with incident response out of hours.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) in Hamble, near Southampton, is seeking an experienced Facilities and Despatch Manager to oversee facilities, despatch operations and safe, efficient logistics across sites.

Responsibilities include maintenance, warehousing, despatch leadership, and HASAWA compliance. The role requires strong organisation, communication and people management skills, with a 35-hour week and full-time commitment.