Logistics Officer

Royal Navy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization where you’ll take charge of global operations and logistics. In this dynamic role, you will lead a team to ensure your ship is always ready for action, whether for humanitarian missions or combat deployments. You'll gain valuable qualifications recognized worldwide, including the opportunity to study for an MSc or MA while developing essential skills in supply chain management, personnel management, and project oversight. With a competitive salary starting at over £33,000 and potential earnings exceeding £117,500, this position offers not just a job but a fulfilling career path with exceptional benefits, including a robust pension scheme and free medical care.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme

Six Weeks Paid Holiday

Free Medical Care

Free Dental Care

Qualifications

• Gain leadership skills in a high-pressure environment while managing complex projects.
• Study for an MSc or MA and gain specialist vocational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment and supplies for global operations and naval functions.
• Lead a team of logisticians to ensure operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Personnel Management

Accounting

Project Management

Education

MSc or MA

Vocational Qualifications

Job description

Job role

• Day to day, you’ll always be one step ahead of global operations and naval functions, as you manage six months’ worth of equipment and supplies.
• You’ll lead your team of logisticians to ensure your ship has what it needs to always be operationally effective, whether that’s delivering humanitarian aid or deployment on a combat mission.
• From supply chain management to accounting, your role is demanding and all-encompassing; you’ll co-ordinate the movements of supplies and personnel on a global scale.
• You’ll gain a broad range of qualifications that are valued by employers around the world, including internationally recognised Charterships.

Pay and benefits

• A starting salary in excess of £33,000.
• Salary rising to over £41,000 after 2 years.
• Potential earnings over £117,500.
• An excellent pension scheme.
• Six weeks of paid holiday every year.
• Free medical and dental care.

Qualifications you'll gain

• Study for an MSc or MA.
• Gain specialist vocational qualifications as your career develops, like membership to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, the Institute of Administrative Management, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Skills you'll develop

• Learn how to lead people in a highly pressurised environment, mentoring more junior personnel and overseeing some extremely complex projects.
• Gain an in-depth knowledge of everything from supply chain and personnel management to law and accounting, managing multiple tasks at the same time while maintaining a cool head and never losing sight of the bigger picture.