Donation Centre Manager

Donation Centre Manager

Location: Saint Catherine’s Donation Centre

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £26,500 per annum

Closing Date: 14 November 2025

Saint Catherine’s is looking for an organised, proactive, and people-focused Donation Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy Donation Centre and Furniture Shop. You’ll oversee collections, deliveries, and distribution of donated goods to our retail network, helping to raise vital funds for hospice care in our community.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Experience in logistics, warehouse, or retail management.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident using IT systems and scheduling tools.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to the values and mission of Saint Catherine’s Hospice.
• Essential Personal Attributes
• Hands-on, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable, and solution-focused.
• Supportive leader who fosters teamwork and respect.
• Reliable, professional, and positive attitude.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Experience within charity retail or donation centre operations.
• Knowledge of furniture retail or logistics planning.
• Training in Health & Safety, manual handling, or first aid.

If you’re motivated by purpose and enjoy leading busy, hands-on operations that make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Ongoing development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Free on-site parking for convenience and ease
• Subsidised meals at our on-site Flavours Bistro
• Access to our on-site gym for your health and wellness
• Staff discounts in our Saint Catherine’s charity shops

For informal enquiries please contact Chris McMahon, Head of Retail on 01723 351421 or email chris.mcmahon@saintcatherines.org.uk.

The hospice website is www.saintcatherines.org.uk. Please see the attached job description for further information.

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.  A Standard DBS check will be required for this role.