Stock Manager

Acorns Childrens Hospice are now looking for a Stock and Inventory Manager to manage stocks and supplies in each of our three hospices.

About the Role

At Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. We are there wherever and whenever they need us, in the hospice, community and at home. Our aim at Acorns is to help families feel equipped to cope at every stage of their child’s life with dedicated teams offering psychological, emotional and practical support. 

As a Stock and Inventory Manager, you will:

• Manage and maintain a stock inventory system
• Purchase supplies
• Receive, check and put away incoming goods, rotating stock to prevent them expiring
• Ensure hazardous substances are stored in line with COSHH regulations

About You

• Previous experience in stores, warehouse or stock control role
• Ability to use inventory management systems and purchase order systems
• Understanding of health and safety and COSHH regulations
• Ability to travel to all Acorns hospices

What We Offer

• £30,000 to £36,000 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• Based in nearest Acorns hospice (Walsall, Worcester or Birmingham) plus travel to all hospices
• Employee discounts from leading retailers
• Employee gym discount scheme
• Bike-to-Work scheme
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 2 December

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?