Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

Fabulous opportunity to join us as Logistics Manager!  In this key and important role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the tactical and operational planning and coordination of Logistics response and resources in alignment with the logistics strategy. Also being responsible for recruiting, leading and developing regional logistics teams that include a large number of volunteers.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• UK driving licence at B1 level with no penalty points (C1 desirable)
• Experience managing a team of people over a wide geographical area
• Experience of providing impactful leadership to a high quality for both volunteer and employee teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels

About the Role:

• Contribute to the development of a robust and effective national logistics delivery and resourcing strategy
• Ensure that Logistics KPIs are met and delivered against, and build collaborative and dynamic relationships to ensure engagement
• Develop and implement auditable processes to ensure that event and community logistics support requests are managed, documented, delivered, measured
• Work as part of a Support Operations Team to develop systems for equipment and device resource allocation nationally
• Provide subject matter expertise at a senior level, participate in cross functional forums and projects

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.   At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.   

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.