Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential. Gist is currently recruiting for a General Manager, to join the growing team based at our Chesterfield Site on a Full-Time Permanent basis. As General Manager, you’ll lead and develop Gist’s operation at Chesterfield, providing direct leadership to the local site team and associated 4PLs ensuring everyone is aligned to the business values and objectives. What’s in it for you? Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special… 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan Private Medical Health Insurance Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life assurance (up to 4 times salary) Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development Cycle to work scheme Role details: Salary: Up to £90K (DOE) plus car allowance Hours: 37.5 per week – Core hours 9am – 17:30 pm (flexibility in working hours are available) Working pattern: Mon - Fri Location: Gist Ltd, Unit 2, Seymour Link Road, Woodthorpe, Mastin Moor, Chesterfield, S43 3FG What you’ll do: Your key accountabilities will include: You will be responsible for the strategic development and transitioning the business through any future change or growth initiatives during a time of significant change You will be responsible for the management, strategic development and delivery of services for the customer, mindful of commercial interests at a time of rapid growth and change You will also work in conjunction with the leadership team to develop the annual operating plan for the business Building, leading and developing your team will be vital in ensuring all commercial and service related KPI’s are delivered Who you are: Your skills and experience will include: Strong working knowledge of Health and Safety within the industry Exceptional leadership skills Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and efficiencies Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders Experience of managing Union relationships at all levels Strategically minded Experience of managing complex projects Why Gist? At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and well being, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact. Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.