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Not For Profit People
East Midlands (Hybrid)
Leicester
£35,000 per annum
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Operations & Commercial Manager

Are you a dynamic, hands-on leader with commercial savvy, logistical know-how, and strong people management skills who is eager for an exciting opportunity to advance your career within an established social enterprise?

We seek an Operations & Commercial Manager to oversee the charity’s trading division, drive enterprise business development and sales growth, manage the distribution and sales of white goods and beds, and ensure strategic alignment, operational efficiency, and optimal social impact.

Position: Operations & Commercial Manager

Location: Leicester/hybrid and site based

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Salary:  £35,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Competitive salary, 32 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time roles) including Bank Holidays, pension scheme

Closing Date: 28th May 2026

Interview Date: W/C 8th June 2026

The Role

We are looking for an Operations & Commercial Manager to support the strategic aims of the charity and the Chief Executive Officer.

You will partner and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement trading arm strategies, business development, and policies to ensure alignment of trading operations with the charity's mission, vision, and values.

You will ensure the effective smooth running of the trading arm, meet contractual and regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and meet targets agreed by the Board of Trustees.

Key areas of responsibilities include:

  • Strategic and Commercial Leadership
  • Business development and sales growth
  • Sales and Customer Engagement
  • Supply Chain and Procurement
  • Stock Management
  • Logistics and Distribution
  • Premises Management
  • Financial Oversight
  • Team Leadership and HR
  • Health and Safety and Compliance

About You

We are looking for someone with proven experience in business development, managing operations, retail, logistics or trading within a commercial or social enterprise setting.

You will have:

  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven experience in managing operations, retail, logistics or trading within a commercial or social enterprise setting.
  • A proven ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and drive growth within a commercial or social enterprise setting.
  • Experience of stock management, logistics, supply chain, or retail operations.
  • A strong team working ethic, able to motivate and inspire staff, encouraging knowledge sharing and peer support.
  • The ability to operate on a senior level and represent The Goods Depot externally.
  • The ability to make decisions, multi-task, prioritise and delegate effectively.
  • Commercial awareness and financial literacy to manage budgets, targets and financial reporting.
  • An excellent standard of IT including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent), Microsoft Teams and relevant operational software (e.g., Sage, stock management and route planning systems).
  • The ability to network and liaise effectively with individuals and agencies in the private, public and voluntary sectors, and governmental departments.
  • The ability to achieve targets and work to tight deadlines.
  • The ability to work flexibly.

We are looking for someone with a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace and a full driving licence, access to own transport and willingness to travel regionally.

If you are a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans, then apply today!

About the Organisation

The charity believes that everyone deserves a decent standard of living, with a right to adequate food, shelter and the means to keep warm, clean and rested – no matter what difficulty they may be facing. We help to make a difference by finding funding to provide the essential items that everyone deserves.

As an equal opportunity employer, we would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as the team are currently underrepresented in their workforce.

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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Organisation
Not For Profit People View profile Organisation type Advertising Agency Company size 6 - 10
Posted on: 29 April 2026
Closing date: 28 May 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 8395
Tags: Project Management, Business Development, Retail / Sales, Operations, Commercial, Logistics