Operations and Logistics Manager

Charity Link; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation caritative de premier plan recherche un Trading Manager pour diriger son bras commercial, focalisé sur la vente et la distribution d'articles essentiels. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en opérations, un esprit commercial et un engagement envers la mission sociale. Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec l'équipe de direction pour garantir la conformité et atteindre les objectifs fixés par le conseil d'administration.

Benefits

32 jours de congés annuels

Plan de pension

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en gestion des opérations, commerce ou logistique.
• Capacité à travailler sur un niveau senior et à représenter l'organisation.
• Engagement envers la diversité, l'égalité et l'inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Gérer l'armature commerciale de l'association, alignée sur la mission.
• Veiller à la conformité réglementaire et contractuelle.
• Diriger les équipes et inspirer le partage des connaissances.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Financial Literacy

Commercial Awareness

IT Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage

Job description

Are you a dynamic and hands-on leader with strong commercial acumen, logistical oversight, and people management skills

We are looking for a Trading Manager, to manage the charity’s trading arm, to ensure effective sale and distribution of white goods and beds, aligning with strategy, ensuring efficiency, and maximising social impact.

Position: Operations and Logistics Manager (known internally as Trading Manager)


Location: Leicester and site based


Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)


Salary: £35,000

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Competitive salary, 32 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time roles) including Bank Holidays, pension scheme

Closing Date: 18th July 2025

Interview Date: W/C 18th August 2025

The Role

We are looking for a Trading Manager to support the strategic aims of the charity and the Chief Executive Officer.

You will partner and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement trading arm strategies and policies and ensure alignment of trading operations with the charity's mission, vision, and values.

You will ensure the effective smooth running of the trading arm, meet contractual and regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and meet targets agreed by the Board of Trustees.

Key areas of responsibilities include

• Strategic and Commercial Leadership
• Sales and Customer Engagement
• Supply Chain and Procurement
• Logistics and Distribution
• Premises Management
• Financial Oversight
• Team Leadership and HR
• Health and Safety and Compliance
  
  

About You

We are looking for someone with proven experience in managing operations, retail, logistics or trading within a commercial or social enterprise setting.

You will have:

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong team working ethic, able to motivate and inspire staff, encouraging knowledge sharing and peer support.
• The ability to operate on a senior level and represent The Goods Depot externally.
• The ability to make decisions, multi-task, prioritise and delegate effectively.
• Commercial awareness and financial literacy to manage budgets, targets and financial reporting.
• An excellent standard of IT including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent), Microsoft Teams and relevant operational software (e.g., Sage, stock management and route planning systems).
• The ability to network and liaise effectively with individuals and agencies in the private, public and voluntary sectors, and governmental departments.
• The ability to achieve targets and work to tight deadlines.
• The ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends.
  
  

We are looking for someone with a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace and a full driving licence, access to own transport and willingness to travel regionally.

If you are a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans, then apply today!

About The Organisation

The charity believes that everyone deserves a decent standard of living, with a right to adequate food, shelter and the means to keep warm, clean and rested - no matter what difficulty they may be facing. We help to make a difference by finding funding to provide the essential items that everyone deserves.

As an equal opportunity employer, we would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as the team are currently underrepresented in their workforce.

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation