Job Title: Distribution and Logistics Manager
Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum dependent on experience
Team: Volunteer Development and Retail
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Distribution Centre,
About the role
Your key purpose will be to oversee the efficient movement, storage and distribution of stock to meet the needs of retail shops and online sales channels, helping to maximise income and profitability. The role ensures the smooth operation of the distribution unit as a donation and logistics hub and donation station, leading volunteers in the sorting and allocation of stock and essential supplies, while maintaining a safe, organised and warehouse environment that supports the wider retail business.
About you
This role requires experience of stock control, warehouse management, delivery scheduling and retail operations, together with proven people management skills. You will have a strong understanding of health and safety, financial procedures, stock pricing and marketability, supported by good IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office and Excel.
You will also have an ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with a wide range of people. You will be commercially aware, target focused and capable of maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. You will lead and motivate teams, take a proactive and solution-focused approach to challenges, and remain resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment while ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the distribution function. You will have a full clean driving licence and have the ability to handle physically demanding tasks
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
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NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
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27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
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2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
- Generous sick pay scheme
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Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
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Flexible working arrangements
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Death in service benefits
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Reimbursed professional membership fees
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Eye care
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Employee referral scheme
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Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Occupational Health
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Mindfulness sessions
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Mental Health First Aiders
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
Please contact Melanie Hill,[email protected] or 07919046134 if you have any questions about this role.
Anticipated closing date: 02/08/2026
Please note that vacancies may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.
