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Deputy Donation Centre Manager
St Nicholas Hospice Care is a local charity providing help, advice, and support to people in West Suffolk and Thetford in the final chapters of their life, who are living with long-term and life-threatening illnesses. Our services are not just for patients, but for their family and friends too. They include everything from specialist medical care to bereavement support and practical help. At our heart is the vision - Everyone in our communities has support, dignity, and choice when facing dying, death, and grief. We do this by living our values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Equity.
We are looking for a Deputy Donation Centre Manager. Are you hands-on with a passion for charity retail and sustainability? This is a fantastic opportunity to take charge of a busy donation and distribution centre, managing stock flow, logistics, and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
1. Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring smooth goods-in and goods-out processes.
2. Lead and develop a team of warehouse assistants, drivers, and volunteers.
3. Manage stock distribution, ensuring quality items reach retail outlets and maximising recycling opportunities.
4. Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and training.
5. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient warehouse environment.
6. Oversee vehicle fleet maintenance and logistics planning.
The successful candidate should have previous experience of logistics processes, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of health and safety in a warehouse environment.
As an employee, you will receive the following benefits:
* A Health Cash Plan & Wellbeing programme
* 25 days annual leave increasing to 29 with service (pro-rata for part-time employees)
* Enhanced Occupational sick pay scheme
* Access to a group pension plan or if you have a current NHS pension, we can offer a continuation of your plan (subject to criteria)
* Life assurance
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