Head of Logistics and Trading

THE MARINE SOCIETY AND SEA CADETS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Head of Logistics and Trading to manage the operations of their Logistics department at Portsmouth Naval Base. Responsibilities include overseeing stock levels, managing the team, and ensuring timely dispatch of orders. Ideal candidates should have experience in logistics and line management, and a passion for supporting community initiatives.

Benefits

Limited flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance

Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)

Wellbeing portal and counselling

Annual staff conference

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team and line management responsibilities.
• Ability to undergo MoD security clearance.
• Experience with counterbalance lift is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of the MSSC Logistics & Trading department.
• Oversee budgetary control and finances.
• Provide warehouse management for online shop orders.

Skills

Line management

Warehouse management

Logistics coordination

Job description

Job Title: Head of Logistics and Trading

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base, Sea Cadets Stores

Salary: GBP38,000 - GBP42,000 gross per annum

Job type: 35hrs per week - Permanent, Full time

Closing Date: 29th June 2025

Are you a hands-on Warehouse Logistics Manager and Head of Department looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.

We are currently looking for a Head of Logistics and Trading to join our team responsible for the management and duties arising from the MSSC stores team and Sea Cadets Shop orders, and other departmental functions.

We are looking for a capable, ambitious person, able to accept increasing responsibilities, as the department transitions significant staff/role changes in the coming months.

Responsibilities:

• To manage the operations of the MSSC Logistics & Trading department, which includes motor transport management for the MSSC.
• To be line manager to the Logistics & Trading Team.
• Be Building Manager responsible for the safety and security of all machinery, staff and operations within Sea Cadet Stores.
• Be responsible for budgetary control and finances associated with the department.
• To provide warehouse management and administrative oversite to operations for receipt and dispatch of online shop orders, MoD and MSSC stores held on loan throughout the MSSC.
• Liaise with SCC units, contractors, suppliers and MoD, to effectively deliver an efficient, effective department.
• Be responsible for maintain appropriate levels of MoD and Sea Cadets Shop stock.
• Liaise with Royal Navy regarding use of RN systems for purchasing uniforms and other RN provided equipment.
• Manage warehouse receipt and dispatch, ensuring that all orders are dispatched within specified timelines.
• Manage the operations of the Westminster Stores and Sea Cadets Shop online systems, ensuring that all records are maintained and up to date and accurate.
• Be prepared to assist with the manual aspects of warehouse activities as required.
• Liaise with Royal Navy and Captain of Sea Cadets regarding changing uniform requirements.
• Liaise with fundraising team to develop a strategy for increasing sales in the SCC shop.

Requirements:

• Experience of line management responsibilities and managing a team.
• To successfully undergo MoD security clearance to SC level.
• To operate the counterbalance for lift (training will be provided if necessary).

Desirable;

• Experience of logistics work within the Royal Navy or Cadet Forces as an adult.

Benefits:

• Limited flexible Working hours
• Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
• Private medical insurance
• Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
• National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise.

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Candidates with experience of; Head of Logistics, Head of Distribution, Head of Trading, Logistics Supervisor, Logistics Manager, Shipment Manager, Warehouse Manager, Stock Control Lead, Head of Supply Chain, Head of Freight Forwarding, will also be considered for this role.