Logistics Manager (Stadium Operations) – Charlton Athletic FC, London | Full-Time / Permanent
Up to £35,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
We’re looking for an organised Logistic Manager to join the dynamic team at Charlton Athletic Football Club – an iconic stadium with a strong blend of heritage and community that offers the ideal environment for entertaining football and first-class food.
As Logistics Manager you will oversee all logistics, movement of goods, equipment distribution, inventory control, and operational support across the stadium. In this exciting role you will play an integral role in ensuring that all matchday, event-day, and non-event operations run smoothly by coordinating materials, catering supplies, retail stock, technical equipment, and back-of-house logistics.
We are a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments that prioritise people and the planet.
Trusted by some of the world’s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events – including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London – we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.
From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.
Logistics Manager - The role
Matchday & Event Logistics
Lead all logistics planning for football matches, conferences and events.
Coordinate delivery, movement, and setup of catering stock, merchandise, equipment, and furniture.
Ensure all concourses, hospitality areas, VIP zones, and retail units are safely fully stocked and operational before opening.
Oversee loading bays, storage areas, equipment rooms, and internal transport routes.
Manage inventory levels for catering, retail, technical equipment, and maintenance supplies.
Oversee internal fleet (buggies, trolleys, vans, lifts, etc.) used for stadium logistics.
Coordinate with external suppliers, catering partners, and merchandisers for timed deliveries.
Ensure strict adherence to delivery schedules to avoid congestion or security conflicts.
Lead teams of logistics supervisors, warehouse operatives, matchday logistics crews, and support staff.
Ensure all logistics operations comply with stadium safety standards, fire regulations, and health & safety laws.
Conduct regular safety and equipment inspections (forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, cages).
Manage logistics budgets including equipment procurement, staffing, storage, and transportation.
Monitor and optimise spend by improving efficiency and reducing waste.
Oversee service contracts for warehousing, equipment rental, and logistics partners.
Implement improved logistics routes, storage solutions, and operational workflows.
Introduce new technologies such as digital inventory systems, RFID tracking, or automated stock control.
Analyse matchday and event performance to identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
Experience in logistics, preferably in stadiums, arenas, events, or hospitality environments
Knowledge of stadium back-of-house operations, health & safety, and event logistics
Strong planning, coordination, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in inventory and logistics or warehouse management systems.
Fan-focused mindset with an emphasis on high-quality event delivery.
Competitive salary and full company benefits
~23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
~ AvivaDigicare,Medicash(dental, optical, therapy treatments)
~ Mental health support: 2 days’additionalleave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave
~ Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% offPureGymmemberships
~ Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
~ Development opportunities: Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.
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