Stock Manager

48,000-52,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Head of Distribution and Logistics

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Location Home-based

Closing date: 15th March 2026 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Were looking for a motivated Stock Manager to lead the operational management of inbound and outbound product flow from suppliers and donors through the CRUK & 3PL distribution centres into stores.

This role will support with ensuring financial, operational, and customer service objectives are consistently met while maintaining high standards of health and safety. Drive efficiency, optimise productivity, and proactively address challenges across the supply chain.

What will I be doing?

Operational Leadership Oversee daily product flow operations, ensuring timely and accurate movement of goods. Monitor workload forecasts and resource requirements, providing proactive insights to senior leadership. Maintain expert knowledge of systems and processes to ensure operational excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Trading, Commercial Performance, and DC teams to identify and implement improvements. Lead discussions on stock initiatives including BIG events, end-of-line strategies, and donated stock handling.

Continuous Improvement Champion a culture of continuous improvement across all stock operations. Identify and resolve operational issues, aligning short- and long-term performance goals.

Compliance & Safety Ensure all products meet internal standards and health & safety regulations. Maintain a safe working environment across the supply chain, enforcing legal and company standards.

Strategic Planning Attend planning meetings and contribute to strategic decision-making. Allocate resources effectively, manage priorities, and deliver against timelines.

What are we looking for?

Proven leadership in retail stock or supply chain management, with excellent commercial awareness

Collaborative and adaptable style

Experience managing multi-site operations

Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Proficient in planning, organisation, and change management

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human : Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

Were looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If youre interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience wed still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we wont be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk .

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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.