Job Description
Opus Vitae is proud to be recruiting for a passionate and experienced Food Redistribution Manager on behalf of an inspiring charity committed to reducing food waste for environmental and social good. If you’re motivated by purpose, operational excellence, and leadership in a fast-paced environment—this could be the perfect role for you.
What you could be doing...
* Leading the day-to-day management of a busy depot, overseeing redistribution of surplus food to over 80 community partners
* Planning and coordinating logistics for a 7-day operation including volunteer rotas, vehicle routes, and food deliveries
* Managing a team of 4–5 paid staff and supporting a large volunteer workforce with inductions, training, and supervision
* Maintaining high standards of food safety and health and safety across warehouse and van operations
* Overseeing compliance in line with industry regulations, including food safety, manual handling, and environmental standards
* Developing relationships with suppliers, community partners, and stakeholders to strengthen impact and sustainability
* Supporting strategic projects as part of the senior leadership team and identifying operational improvements
* Championing sustainability and continuous improvement in line with the organisation’s mission and values
* Handling reactive daily challenges—whether that’s unloading deliveries, jumping on the phones, or problem-solving logistics
* Preparing reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders, including trustees
* Participating in out-of-hours and on-call rota duties (including occasional bank holidays and festive periods)
What we’re looking for...
* Proven background in project or warehouse management, ideally in the food, charity or logistics sectors
* Experience leading teams, including line management, 1:1s, and rota planning
* Knowledge of food safety and health and safety standards
* Strong administration and IT skills (Microsoft 365, Teams, scheduling tools)
* First Aid trained and familiar with Fire Safety and compliance procedures
* Comfortable working in a hands-on, ever-changing environment
* A practical, proactive mindset and confident decision-maker under pressure
* Driving licence essential (experience with vans preferred)
* A natural team player with a sleeves-up attitude and strong interpersonal skills
* Passion for environmental causes and alignment strategic mission
* Previous experience working with volunteers or in a charitable setting highly desirable
What you’ll get in return...
* Salary up to £30,000 per annum
* 37.5 hours per week on a rotating shift (between 7.30am–5.30pm)
* Fixed-term contract to March 2026 (possibility to extend)
* On-call weekend rota shared with the team (1–2 weekends per month)
* 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
* Home working potential one day a week
* Employer pension contribution (6%)
* Being part of a purpose-driven, supportive team creating real change in the local community
This is a fixed-term contract and you will be employed directly through the employer.