Logistics Manager - Charlton Athletic FC

Logistics Manager (Stadium Operations) - Charlton Athletic FC, London | Full-Time / Permanent

Up to £35,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We’re looking for an organised logistic manager to join the dynamic team at Charlton Athletic Football Club – an iconic stadium with a strong blend of heritage and community that offers the ideal environment for entertaining football and first‑class food.

As Logistics Manager you will oversee all logistics, movement of goods, equipment distribution, inventory control, and operational support across the stadium. In this exciting role you will play an integral part in ensuring that all matchday, event‑day and non‑event operations run smoothly by coordinating materials, catering supplies, retail stock, technical equipment and back‑of‑house logistics.

Levy is about elevating experiences. We are a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world’s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues and major events – including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London – we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show‑stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

• Lead all logistics planning for football matches, conferences and events.
• Coordinate delivery, movement and setup of catering stock, merchandise, equipment and furniture.
• Ensure all concourses, hospitality areas, VIP zones and retail units are safely fully stocked and operational before opening.

• Oversee loading bays, storage areas, equipment rooms and internal transport routes.
• Implement efficient processes for receiving, storing and distributing materials.
• Manage inventory levels for catering, retail, technical equipment and maintenance supplies.

• Oversee internal fleet (buggies, trolleys, vans, lifts, etc.) used for stadium logistics.
• Coordinate with external suppliers, catering partners and merchandisers for timed deliveries.
• Ensure strict adherence to delivery schedules to avoid congestion or security conflicts.

• Lead teams of logistics supervisors, warehouse operatives, matchday logistics crews and support staff.
• Effectively train teams and plan staffing levels for matchdays and events, ensuring adequate coverage across all zones.

• Ensure all logistics operations comply with stadium safety standards, fire regulations and health & safety laws.
• Conduct regular safety and equipment inspections (forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, cages).
• Work with stadium security to ensure safe movement of goods during high‑footfall periods.
• Coordinate with other stadium departments (catering, retail, health & safety, tech, events) to ensure all departments receive the equipment and stock needed for events.

• Manage logistics budgets including equipment procurement, staffing, storage and transportation.
• Monitor and optimise spend by improving efficiency and reducing waste.
• Oversee service contracts for warehousing, equipment rental and logistics partners.

• Implement improved logistics routes, storage solutions and operational workflows.
  
  Introduce new technologies such as digital inventory systems, RFID tracking or automated stock control.
• Analyse matchday and event performance to identify opportunities for efficiency gains.

• Experience in logistics, preferably in stadiums, arenas, events or hospitality environments.
• Strong leadership experience managing large teams in fast‑paced, high‑volume operations.
• Knowledge of…