Retail Distribution Manager

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Retail Distribution Manager, Reading, £30,014.00

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

11-05-2026

Application End Date

05-06-2026

Location

Reading

State/County

Berkshire

Zip Code

RG1 8EQ

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Retail

Description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Distribution Manager to oversee and optimise our end-to-end distribution and collection of furniture for our Reading Superstore alongside managing and processing their donations. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient movement of preloved items while maintaining high service levels, cost control, and compliance with safety standards.

Why join us?

Make a real difference to staff, volunteers, and customers.
Varied, rewarding role with plenty of development opportunities.
Work with a friendly, passionate retail team.

We offer a fantastic range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, EAP, access to NHS pension scheme if eligible, Blue Light Discount Card and so much more!

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Christine Carey, Retail Manager via email c.carey@thmeshospice.org.uk or Claire Done, Area Retail Manager via email c.done@thameshospice.org.uk

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received

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