Warehouse Assistant Manager

Cancer Research UK; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK seeks a Warehouse Assistant Manager for their Regional Distribution Centre in Warrington. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficient processing of 10,000 items weekly. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in warehousing and logistics, strong leadership skills, and a track record of managing high-volume stock situations. This role supports the charity's mission to beat cancer, contributing to a meaningful cause while fostering a collaborative and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career and personal development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience operating in a fast-paced environment that handles a high volume of stock.
• Proven ability to manage or supervise a warehouse team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Experience with warehouse operational policies and best practices.
• Full driving license and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the warehouse, ensuring stock items are allocated efficiently.
• Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager on process improvement.
• Provide duty management and supervise daily activities.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Warehousing & logistics background

Leadership

Problem-solving

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

600+ stores. Smooth operations. One clear purpose.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Location: Warrington Regional Distribution Centre, Taylor Business Park, Warrington WA3 6BL

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Closing date: 01 August 2025, 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [e-mail] as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews (on-site)

Interview date: From the week commencing 11 August 2025

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

Cancer Research currently has c.600 shops which have helped generate £134m towards the charity’s lifesaving research in 2023/24. Each of these stores relies on stock items generated by our National (NDC) and Regional Distribution Centres (RDC). Currently, we have multiple Regional Distribution Centres with plans to open more over the next 5 years as part of our Retail Growth Strategy.

Within our RDCs there are two teams: our Marketplace team, who sort and identify items for our online marketplace platforms, and our Warehouse Team, who sort, identify, label, and price c.10,000 quality donated Items per week for our shops and retail operations.

As a Warehouse Assistant Manager in our Warrington RDC, you will be the go-to person on the Warehouse floor, ensuring our day-to-day operations and workflows run efficiently and safely to meet the needs of our stores. This will involve line managing c.12 Warehouse Assistants with the support of the Warehouse Manager, while collaborating closely with the Online Marketplace Assistant Manager and Warehouse team to ensure KPIs are met and exceeded. You’ll also contribute to the continuous improvement of the RDC, using your experience and skills to make a positive impact on our operations and overall success.

If you're an experienced warehousing & logistics professional who has effectively supervised or led a warehouse team that processes a high volume of stock, we’d love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

Managing the day-to-day operations of Cancer Research UK’s Regional Distribution Centre (RDC), ensuring c.10,000 stock items per week are allocated and KPIs are met.

Collaborating closely with the Warehouse Manager to identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness, contributing to and implementing RDC software systems and working practices in line with best practice and continuous improvement.

Ensuring operating processes within the team relate to and deliver the strategic objectives of the site.

Collaborating closely with the senior retail team and driver resource to maintain critical relationships, and an efficient stock flow and service provision.

Providing duty management, while supervising and coordinating daily warehouse activities and staff. Including:

Textiles & homeware sorting, processing, seasonal storage, allocation, and all haulage contractors during collections/deliveries.

Supporting in the recruitment, development, and retention of employees (including volunteers)

Identifying training and development needs for the team, overseeing staff focus conversations, monitoring staff performance, and seeking support and advice from the Warehouse Manager.

What are you looking for?

Warehousing & logistics background with experience operating in a fast-paced, commercial environment that handles a high volume of stock (c.10,000 items per week)

Retail or Ecommerce experience and knowledge would be advantageous, but is not essential, meaning we welcome applicants from alternative backgrounds.

Has effectively managed or supervised a warehouse team to deliver an excellent service and meet SLAs, while embedding a positive culture and holding others accountable (c. team of 10-12).

Proven knowledge of warehouse operational policies, procedures, and best practices (including Health & Safety and continuous improvement).

Effective decision maker with the ability to work under pressure.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build collaborative and effective relationships.

Strong organisational, prioritisation, and planning skills with a proven ability to coordinate multiple deliverables, set and meet demanding deadlines.

Proactive problem-solver with a solutions-driven approach to identifying and implementing continuous improvements and best practices.

Ideally using Six Sigma tools and methodologies, but this is not essential.

A full driving license and flexibility to travel for meetings/training/site visits are essential.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact [e-mail] or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About the company

Cancer Research UK is a cancer research and awareness charity in the United Kingdom and Isle of Man, formed on 4 February 2002 by the merger of The Cancer Research Campaign and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund.

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