Stores Manager

UE06: £35,302 - £40,704

Finance / Procurement, Stores

Full Time, 35hrs per week.

Open Ended

 The Opportunity:

Help support world-class teaching and research through an effective, safe and customer-focused stores service.

At the University of Edinburgh, our professional services teams play a vital role in supporting our academic and research community.

We are looking for a Stores Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a University stores facility based at the Institute for Genetics and Cancer (IGC) campus (Western General) as part of our Stores Operations service. This is a full time campus-based operational role.

You will manage a small team of up to two Stores Officers, ensuring that researchers, students and colleagues have timely access to the goods and materials they need. You will oversee stock control and replenishment, maintain accurate records in our eProcurement and inventory systems, and promote safe handling, storage and disposal of materials.
You will also coordinate goods receipt, courier and shipping services, work closely with suppliers and University colleagues, and identify practical ways to improve customer service, stock availability and operational efficiency.
We are looking for someone with relevant stores, inventory or materials management experience, the ability to lead and develop a small team, and a strong customer focus. You should be confident using stock management systems, resolving operational issues and applying appropriate health and safety procedures. Experience with eProcurement systems is important; relevant professional qualifications and domestic or international shipping experience would be advantageous.

If you enjoy combining hands-on operational leadership with problem-solving and service improvement, we would welcome your application.

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How to apply

Please follow the application instructions in People and Money and upload your CV and a cover letter for the role.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.  

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 12 November 2026.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.  

Interview dates are TBC