Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity in Swindon seeks a part-time Operations Manager to oversee logistics and ensure efficient operations. The role involves managing staff, streamlining processes, and maintaining service quality to combat food poverty in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant or General Manager, Deputy COO, or COO.
• Skills in operational management and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics, including stock management and distribution.
• Manage operational staff and volunteers daily.
• Monitor health and safety policies across all premises.

Skills

Management

Logistics

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Operations Manager (Part-time)

Swindon Food Collective

Location: Swindon, with flexible working

Salary: Competitive local salary

Addressing Food Poverty

Swindon Food Collective is an independent charity dedicated to helping people in Swindon and surrounding areas facing financial hardship and food insecurity. They receive donations of non-perishable food, toiletries, and other resources from various community sources and currently serve nearly 10,000 people annually, including a third children.

The charity collaborates with organizations, schools, medical professionals, and social workers to refer individuals in crisis. Besides providing food, they offer support and guidance to improve lives. They are exploring ways to better utilize short-life foods and operate from a central warehouse with 11 distribution centers around Swindon.

The organization is financially stable, with recent appointments of a Finance Manager and a Business Strategy Manager, and plans to recruit a Chief Executive Officer.

The Role

Due to internal restructuring, Swindon Food Collective seeks a new Operations Manager to ensure service demand is met and to support staff and volunteers. The role involves overseeing logistics, streamlining processes, and resource allocation to maintain efficient operations and high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee logistics, including stock management, handling donations, purchasing, storage, and distribution.
2. Manage operational staff and volunteers daily, ensuring efficiency and quality.
3. Lead, motivate, and evaluate staff and volunteers, identifying areas for improvement.
4. Monitor health and safety policies across all premises and equipment, working with landlords and managers.
5. Maintain service standards and evaluate service quality regularly.
6. Develop and establish new services within the organizational plan.

Your Profile

While your background isn't specified, your ambition to combat food poverty and support the community is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience as an Assistant or General Manager, Deputy COO, or COO, with skills in operational management, staff supervision, and supply chain logistics, especially in H&S-sensitive environments.

You should possess:

• Proven management and logistics experience with diverse teams, including volunteers.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to motivate teams and stakeholders.
• Leadership in staff management and crisis resolution.

Application Process

Apply with a CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Submit your application via the provided upload link.

Further Information

For informal discussions, contact Laurence Wolahan at 07985 443 826 or Katie Attrill at 07515 482 954 (email details not provided). All applications will be forwarded to Hays Executive.

Campaign Timeline

• Closing date: 8th June 2025
• Preliminary interviews: Mid-June 2025
• Formal interviews: Mid-July 2025

Note: Dates are subject to change.