Gik Van Driver (23979)

Barnardos; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

HolidayPlus 5 extra days

Job summary

Barnardo's is seeking a Charity Stock Coordinator to manage donation collections and distribution across the region. The role combines driving, logistics, customer service and stock handling, with regular coordination with stores.

You will be on the road most days, organized and proactive, communicating with donors and Barnardo's teams, while upholding professional standards and delivering excellent service across the UK.

Qualifications

• Well organized and dependable with strong time management.
• Proactive and able to communicate confidently with donors, colleagues and store teams.

Responsibilities

• Collect donated goods from business donors and deliver to Barnardo's stores region-wide.
• Plan efficient collection and delivery routes.
• Load, unload and safely handle stock.
• Use Salesforce CRM and other technology to manage schedules and records.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure compliance with transport policies.
• Build positive relationships with donors, store teams and the Gifts in Kind team.
• Follow Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Attend external meetings and trainings as required.

Job description

Are you organised, dependable and enjoy being on the road?

If so, you could be a great fit for our team. We are looking for someone to join our Gifts in Kind (GIK) team as a Charity Stock Coordinator.

As well as collecting donated goods from our valued business donors, you will play a key role in ensuring stock reaches the right Barnardo's stores across the region, helping to maximise sales and generate vital funds to support children and young people throughout the UK.

Working independently for much of the day, our Charity Stock Coordinators enjoy a varied role that combines driving, logistics, customer service, administration and stock handling.

You’ll need to be well organised, proactive and confident communicating with donors, colleagues and store teams. The role requires excellent time management skills, the ability to adapt to changing priorities and a commitment to delivering outstanding service while representing Barnardo's professionally at all times.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Collecting donated goods from business donors and delivering to Barnardo's stores across the region.
• Planning efficient collection and delivery routes.
• Loading, unloading and safely handling stock.
• Using Salesforce CRM and other technology to manage schedules, update records and maintain accurate information.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and ensuring compliance with Barnardo's transport policies and procedures.
• Building positive relationships with donors, store colleagues and the wider Gifts in Kind team.
• Following Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Attending external meetings and training sessions as required.

Please note that this role involves regular manual handling of stock and requires a reasonable level of physical fitness, including lifting, carrying, loading and unloading donations on a daily basis.

In return, you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers, with benefits including a pension scheme, full training and development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people across the UK.

Generating the funds we need to support children and young people is a truly rewarding role, so if you'd like to use your skills to make a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.

Benefits

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Corporate University

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