Logistics Supervisor

Wellington College is a world-leading independent boarding and day school. We are a dynamic, values-led community where ambition and collaboration drive excellence across academic life, sport, and the wider school community. Located in Crowthorne, Berkshire, our 400-acre estate provides a distinctive and inspiring place to work. You will play an important role in our school community, working alongside dedicated colleagues to ensure the smooth and effective running of Wellington. Your contribution will directly support pupils, staff, and visitors every day, and you will have access to development opportunities that help you grow in your career. This is an important operational leadership opportunity within General Services, supporting the varied daily life of Wellington College and Wellington College Prep School. The postholder will coordinate a responsive logistics and waste management service that enables teaching, boarding, events and wider College activity to take place in well-prepared, welcoming spaces. From overseeing furniture movements to ensuring waste management collections are conducted in a timely manner, they will bring order, care and practical expertise to a busy working environment. Working closely with the General Services Manager (Security & Operations) and colleagues across Domestic Services, the successful candidate will translate information and changing priorities into clear daily plans for the logistics team. They will oversee all aspects of logistical and waste management taskings including the safe movement, storage and return of furniture and equipment and the removal of all waste from across site. Their flexible approach will help ensure that logistical support is timely, efficient and consistently presented to a high standard across college sites and partner locations. The role calls for an encouraging, organised supervisor who can set clear expectations, build a positive team culture and lead colleagues with kindness, integrity, respect and responsibility. They will support training and maintain key operational, driver and compliance records, while promoting safe working practices throughout the service. Sound judgement, confident communication, flexible approach and a practical understanding of facilities or event logistics will be central to success. This position would suit someone who enjoys balancing detailed planning with hands-on operational oversight, and who takes pride in helping colleagues and visitors experience a smoothly run College. The successful candidate will bring a customer-focused mindset, an ability to manage competing demands, and a genuine commitment to maintaining safe, effective and welcoming environments for the whole community. Joining a school community brings a strong sense of purpose and connection. At Wellington, you will have access to training and development that supports your professional growth, while working with colleagues who take pride in delivering excellent service across our campus. Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must have the right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We promote an inclusive and supportive environment and are an equal opportunities employer. All candidates must apply via our online application form using the link below. A CV may be uploaded in support of the application, but the Wellington application form must be completed in full for your application to be considered. We do not accept CV only applications, in line with KCSIE safeguarding requirements. Full role details are available in the Job Description. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, we encourage early application. Wellington College Support Vacancies

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