Glasgow Wood
Glasgow Wood

Charity registered in Scotland SC038772

As a charity and social enterprise, our mission is for a more healthy and sustainable population and planet. We improve the wellbeing of our community by providing valuable training and volunteer opportunities to locals as a solution for unemployment and social exclusion. Who knew the age old act of building with your hands could be so valuable? We improve the health of our planet by reusing and rehousing timber, preventing huge quantities of this valuable resource from being sent to landfill. From reclaimed timber, we build quality furniture and accessories alongside working on bespoke enquiries and much larger projects for home, businesses and social sector organisations.

Current vacancies

Operations Manager/Operational Supervisor

  • Part time
  • £30,000 – £35,000 pro-rata
  • On site: Glasgow
  • Closing 30th November 2026

To lead and manage the day-to-day operations of Glasgow Wood as a social enterprise, delivering sustainable wood recycling and reuse services, while working towards long-term financial self-sufficiency. The role is responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient and effective operational performance, and developing income-generating opportunities. This role also involves leading and supporting staff, promoting high standards of environmental, social and health and safety performance, all in collaboration with the Board of Directors, Managing Director and wider team

Key Accountabilities:

  1. Lead the day-to-day operation of Glasgow Wood, ensuring the effective delivery of wood recycling, reuse and retail activities, in support of the organisation's social, environmental and commercial objectives.
  2. Ensure all operational resources, including staff, facilities, plant, equipment and materials, are deployed efficiently and safely, to meet business needs.
  3. Support the long-term sustainability of the organisation by identifying and implementing opportunities to increase income generation through wood recycling, reuse, sales and related activities.
  4. Lead, motivate and manage operational staff, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, workforce planning and skills development, so that current and future business requirements are met.
  5. Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture that reflects the values and social goalsof Glasgow Wood.
  6. Ensure Glasgow Wood delivers against its environmental, community and social enterprise objectives, by maximising the diversion of wood waste from landfill and creating positive outcomes for customers, staff and local communities.
  7. Monitor and report on key operational, environmental and social performance indicators as required
  8. Develop, implement and maintain effective operational systems, procedures and controls to support efficient financial, administrative and business processes.
  9. Ensure accurate recording and reporting of operational and business information, including sales, invoicing, financial records, tonnage data, staff records and performance metrics.
  10. Lead the implementation and ongoing management of health, safety and environmental compliance across all operational activities.
  11. Ensure the organisation meets all statutory, regulatory and internal compliance requirements, promoting a culture of safe working at all times.
  12. Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors and Managing Director to develop and maintain effective governance and risk management arrangements

For more information about the role, please download the job description below.

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