Arkgroup·16 days ago
LOCATION: UK-based (Remote)
REPORTING TO: Head of Procurement
ROLE TYPE: Full-time, Permanent
CLOSING DATE: 20th Jan 2026
ABOUT ARK
ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity and hope for the future.
We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability – and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change.
Learn more about our impact here: https://www.ark.international/impact
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the Deputy Manager for Logistics and Procurement is to ensure the effective, consistent, and compliant delivery of ARK’s logistics and procurement function in support of organisational and programme objectives. The role provides operational leadership, continuity, and quality assurance across procurement and logistics activities, ensuring that deliveries align with internal policies, donor requirements, and operational realities.
The role supports the Head of Department by strengthening oversight, maintaining operational coherence across projects, and ensuring that procurement and logistics activities enable, rather than constrain, programme delivery. Through this function, the role contributes to risk management, service continuity, and the effective use of resources across ARK’s operations
What you'll be doing
Leadership and Oversight:
Compliance and Documentation:
Operations Management:
Training, Development, and Decision-Making: