Logistics Team Leader - National Theatre - FTC (12 months)

Levy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

23 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Meals on duty

Employee discounts

Job summary

Levy is seeking a Logistics Team Leader for the National Theatre on a fixed-term 12-month contract (Aug 2026 - Aug 2027). The role covers stock control, stores management, and lead-time planning to support peak dates, with a pro rata salary of £32,450 per annum and comprehensive benefits.

You will liaise with various departments to ensure stock and equipment are available, manage orders for consumables and chemicals, and train your team to maintain high standards of safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build and maintain a skilled team.
• Flexible with working patterns as required by the business.
• Ability to manage own workload while supervising the team.
• Awareness of H&S regulations, Food Safety and COSHH.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene.
• Knowledge of EPOS, Goodtill and Food Buy (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Liaise with NT Food and Drink departments to ensure stock and equipment requirements are met.
• Oversee all orders for food, beverage, disposables and chemicals with departments needing support.
• Prepare venue stock for key calendar dates; manage lead times and stock levels for peak/off-peak periods.
• Utilise relationship with suppliers to ensure samples for products are procured.

Skills

Communication skills

Workload management

Flexibility

H&S awareness

Food safety knowledge

COSHH awareness

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Tools

EPOS

Goodtill

Food Buy

Job description

Logistics Team Leader - National Theatre - Fixed Term Contract (12 months, August 2026 - August 2027)

£32,450 per annum (pro rata) + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're looking for...

You will be accountable for the maintenance of the Cellar department and Stores rooms. This includes the implementation and compliance of stock control procedures, line cleaning management, deployment, training of staff, stock rotation, and the maintenance of disposables and chemicals stocks.

We are Levy

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

Logistics Team Leader - The Role

• Responsible for liaising with NT Food and Drink departments to ensure stock and equipment requirements are met.
• Oversee all food, beverage, disposable and chemical orders for NT Food and Drink, ensuring excellent communication with departments needing support with this.
• Preparing venue stock for key calendar dates (Seasonal, school holidays), ensuring lead times and stock choices are shared with the teams; Leading the team to prepare stock levels and storerooms for peak and off-peak periods.
• Utilise relationship with suppliers to ensure samples for products are procured.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain a strong, skilled operational team.
• Flexible around the need to adjust working patterns within reason and as agreed with line manager, as relevant to business requirements from time to time.
• Able to manage your own workload in addition to supervising and supporting the team.
• Awareness of H&S regulations, Food Safety and COSHH
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Knowledge of EPOS, Goodtill and Food Buy (desirable.)

What You'll Get In Return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby's first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences and shape the future of hospitality.

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!