Assistant Shop Manager Jobs
Team: Retail
Location: Stourbridge
Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £8,400 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:
- To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
- To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:
- Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
- Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
- Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 5th January 2025
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our retail team as an Assistant Shop Manager at our Dorking shop and support the Shop Manager to maximise shop profit by achieving budgeted income, controlling shop expenditure in line with the shop's budget, and by recruiting and retaining a motivated team of volunteers. You will support the promotion of sustainable shopping and the shop’s social media to increase audience reach, attract customers, donors and volunteer supporters to deliver the Retail Strategy.
Income generation
- To support the Shop Manager to manage the Retail budget to achieve agreed targets:
- Help maximise shop sales by achieving agreed targets both through donated stock and bought in/new goods. This involves proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed amounts and stock planning.
- Achieve Gift Aid sales conversion target through maximising new donor sign up and encouraging repeat donations.
- Achieve the shops additional fundraising activities i.e., Christmas appeal sales targets through involving the shops team.
- Maintain high levels of shop presentation by merchandising and housekeeping to agreed standards as set out in the Shops Operations manual.
- Managing the stock levels of bought in/new goods, to include ordering of more stock as and when necessary.
- Assist in holding and attending Fundraising events to promote the awareness of The Children’s Trust.
- Source links with local communities to promote Retail in the community via media and other sources.
- Role involves a degree of manual handling in the sorting and lifting of stock.
- Job Purpose
- Job Description
- Duties and Responsibilities
Administration and compliance
- To ensure adherence to The Children’s Trust policies and procedures, in particular ensuring full compliance of the shops in line with all Health & Safety legislation, Trading Standards, Risk Assessments, Gift Aid, Lottery and all other legal or statutory requirements:
- Assist in controlling shop expenditure through effective cost control of weekly expenses.
- Ensure minimum losses of both stock and cash by following bank and till procedures and safeguarding the property of The Children’s Trust at all times.
- Adhere to all Policies and Procedures including those relating to the compliance with Health and Safety responsibilities, Gift Aid and Lottery.
- Complete all administration to meet the requirements, standard and deadlines for whom this work is produced.
- Embrace the change and development of new technology in the shop, for example The Loop (internal intranet) and Chariot (EPOS till system).
- Timely efficient responses to requests for information including voice and email messages.
- To fulfil any other agreed duties that may at times be reasonably required.
Personnel and Training
- To support the Shop Manager to ensure the Shop’s team are recruited, retained and developed:
- Led by the Shop Manager - provides positive, visible and proactive leadership to the Shops team.
- Assist in managing all employees and volunteers within the Shop in accordance with the aims and values of The Children’s Trust.
- Deputise and be accountable for all Shop Manager duties as and when necessary, in their absence due to sickness, holiday or recruitment.
- Assist the Shop Manager to recruit, induct, support, train and retain team of shop volunteers.
- Attend where appropriate, training courses relevant to the development of the role and Retail Sales meetings if required and cascade information to team as appropriate.
- Assist at other shops if requested and where reasonable.
- Carry out duties in accordance with Trust #Promises.
Customer Service
- To ensure customer care and quality of service.
- Provide excellent customer care through quality of service, dealing with complaints both efficiently and effectively, and having a good understanding of what The Children’s Trust does.
- Support other shops and fundraising colleagues as and when necessary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Retail
Location: Arbroath
Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £8,400 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:
- To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
- To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:
- Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
- Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
- Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 5th January 2025
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team: Retail
Location: Plymouth
Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £8,400 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:
- To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
- To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:
- Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
- Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
- Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 2nd January 2025
Virtual interview date: 10th January 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team: Retail
Location: Dalry Road, Edinburgh
Work pattern: 21 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £12,600 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:
- To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
- To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:
- Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
- Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
- Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 5th January 2025
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team: Retail
Location: Worcester
Work pattern: 14 hours per week (to include some weekend working)
Salary: Up to £8,400 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:
- To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
- To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:
- Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
- Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
- Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 5th January 2025
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.
Whether that’s helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, you’ll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities.
We have a rewarding opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join the newly opened Early Intervention and Outreach Service, this service covers the whole of City of Manchester Local Authority Area, with a base in Wythenshawe, South Manchester.
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of Children, Young People, and Adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
You will be working in the family and educational setting managing the wider team under the leadership of the Registered Manager, supporting the young people and the family unit with the use of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Techniques. This ground-breaking new service will be using PBS techniques to manage the behaviour of the young people that we support, giving the family the best skills and support to manage this.
The purpose of an Assistant Manager is to deputise in the Registered Manager’s absence, taking responsibility for the management of the service, including the staff team, and the welfare of the children and young people. You will share responsibility for ensuring that all practices are developed and performed within organisational policies and procedures and the legislative framework.
Location – Working across the City of Manchester Local Authority Area
Based in Wythenshawe, South Manchester
Starting salary - £32,846.00 per annum with biennial increments
£96.00 for sleep-in shifts
25% uplift on hourly rate for weekend shifts.
About the position….
- You will support the development of a style of leadership and organisational culture to ensure open and participatory management and practice, promoting the well-being of individuals and a positive image of residential care.
- Participate to establish an enabling culture, and effectively manage a home which enables children and young people to achieve optimal outcomes in a safe and secure environment
- To actively assist with the selection, recruitment and retention of staff to ensure a safe, nurturing and positive environment.
- Have responsibility for development and motivation of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance.
- Contribute to the management and monitoring of budgets to achieve efficient and effective use of resources and delivery of a high-quality home.
- You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the Children and Young People as individuals.
What can you bring to the team….?
An essential for this role is a QCF level 4 Leadership & Management in care and QCF level 3 Health & Social Care (Children & young people).
- Significant residential care experience and supervisory experience. This service is a dual registered CQC and Ofsted service and we need people with an Ofsted qualified residential background.
- Ability to organise and manage the planning and implementation of new developments within time constraints.
- Knowledge of the National Care Standards.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers, and professionals.
- An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.
- A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keep record of the Children and Young Peoples progress.
- Transporting children / young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable.
Benefits include:
- Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, an initial contribution of 4% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our Job Description.
If this sounds like the place for you, and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, apply now. If you have any questions relating to the role, please get in touch at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!
This service is regulated by Ofsted therefore all employees must be over the age of 22 years at the time of joining the service.
We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.
We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.
We are a Real Living Wage employer.
Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.
In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way, please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you
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37 hours per week, over 7 days, will include Saturdays and/or Sundays
£25,253.25 per annum
Location: Unit 9 & 11 St Wilfred's Square, Calverton, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6FP
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Have you got Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge in 2024?
We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in the Calverton shop. You will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution. Retail experience will be an advantage, as will on-line sales experience.
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
As a Shop Manager you will manage an Assistant Shop Manager along with a team of diverse Volunteers, you will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this is the place for you.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is at midnight on Tuesday 28th January 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Tuesday 14th January.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Assistant, to join our team hybrid working, including on site at Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe. You will join us on a full time basis. In return you will receive a competitive salary.
Coeliac UK represents over 60,000 members providing information and support to those affected by coeliac disease or following a gluten free diet. We also campaign on behalf of all those living with coeliac disease and undertake research into the causes of the disease.
The Fundraising Assistant role:
The Fundraising Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the fundraising team, ensuring excellent stewardship of Coeliac UK's supporters. This includes processing donations, supporting fundraising events, preparing fundraising materials and merchandise, and ensuring exceptional supporter care. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in the charity sector, with or without prior fundraising experience.
Key responsibilities of the Fundraising Assistant :
Supporting the fundraising team with admin tasks as required including:
- Incoming Post: Handle all incoming mail and ensure efficient logging of mail returns in the CRM database.
- Donation Processing: Accurately recording cheques, cash and credit card donations taken over the phone, and updating the CRM accordingly.
- Gift Aid Management: Scan Gift Aid declarations and log them in the CRM.
- Fundraising Packs: Collate and send out fundraising packs to supporters.
- Supporter Communications: Send thank-you letters and certificates to donors, maintaining excellent relationships.
- Data Management: Update supporter details on the CRM and assist with importing data for fundraising campaigns.
- Event Participation: Attend events where necessary and support cheer squads, putting together goody bags and assisting with event logistics.
- Merchandise and Shop: Order stock for the online shop and manage the store cupboard inventory. Prepare and log shop products for events.
- Supporter Queries: Answer queries from supporters with professionalism and empathy. Responding to telephone, web and email enquires
- Record Keeping: Keep the “Share Your Stories” log, images and consent forms up to date.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the Fundraising Assistant :
- Customer Care Experience: Previous experience in supporter or customer care roles is essential.
- Organisational Skills: Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with supporters.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities to connect with supporters face-to-face, over the phone, and online.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in all tasks, particularly in data entry and communication.
- Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and experience with databases.
- Enthusiastic Team Player: Willingness to collaborate within a lively and friendly team environment.
If you would like to be considered as our Fundraising Assistant, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. For your application to be considered, please combine your covering letter and CV into a single document for uploading purposes. We’d love to hear from you!
DEPUTY SUPERSTORE MANAGER – HARBORNE
Closing Date: 20 January 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Location: Reloved Brum Charity Shop, Harborne, Birmingham
Hours: 37.5 per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Retail Band 3, £22,623 - £24,471 per year
DBS Requirement: None
“Happy to talk about flexible working”
Are you a confident retail manager looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to join an innovative and trail blazing charity retailer who has been awarded UK charity shop of the year for 2024/25?
Our flagship superstore in Harborne, Birmingham, Reloved Brum, is seeking to appoint a Deputy Superstore Manager, who will support the Retail Area Manager and Superstore Manager through management of day-to-day operations.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative individual with bags of personality who puts customers at the heart of their decision making.
About the role
Our charity shops raise vital funds for Birmingham Hospice. The generosity of our donors and shoppers plays a crucial role in supporting the community, helping us to provide care for local people living with a terminal diagnosis and for their families.
In this new, exciting role, you will be responsible for a range of key activities, such as visual merchandising, stock rotation, volunteer support and health and safety.
An excellent communicator and self-starter, you will supervise and coach our people. You will drive and maximise sales to meet and exceed targets and ensure the shop is always up to brand standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for opening and closing procedures, as well as till operation, making sure that all monies are recorded, secure and banked.
You will always ensure that our customers receive the highest possible standards of customer service, actively seeking to drive customer engagement, seeking feedback to improve the services offered and supporting our activities to promote and grow the business.
If this is you and this sounds like the role for you, then we’d love to receive your application. Come and join us in our charity shop like no other!
To view the full job description for this role and to apply for this vacancy please use the above QR Code, or alternatively visit our vacancies website
Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Services incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation, working strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat.
We are looking for someone to join our team as a Risk Manager, to manage and improve Battersea’s existing enterprise risk management approach at a strategic and operational level.
To be successful in this role, you will have strong experience of being a risk leader, a comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management, and practical application of risk management across a similarly sized organisation, with significant analytical skills.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 6th January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 13th & 20th January 2025
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Warehouse Manager
Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5QT
Salary: £27000 per annum
Location: Birmingham, B7 5QT
Hours: Full Time 37.5 per week
Benefits: 25 days holiday, pro-rata, 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution including Life Cover, Occupational Sick Pay Benefits & Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Leave and Pay, plus more
Reporting to: Senior Operations Manager
FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity. We take good-to-eat surplus food from the food industry and get it to our Members - frontline charities and community groups all over the Midlands. We turn an environmental problem into a social solution.
Last year we redistributed almost 5,794 tonnes of food from our warehouses in Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham. It is sorted and stored by our dedicated teams of staff and volunteers, and then redistributed to around 800 Members including food pantries and cafes, homeless shelters and drop-in centres.
These local organisations turn the food into food parcels, affordable shopping and delicious meals for people of all ages. As well as food, our Members provide vital support to families and the elderly, many of whom are facing challenging circumstances and living in poverty.
Last year our food reached more than 83,000 vulnerable people every week, providing 13 million meals. At the same time, we are growing our Employability Programmes to help people gain work experience, skills and jobs.
The Role
FareShare Midlands is a high-profile charity with stakeholders from varying sectors not least over 500 companies in the food industry and FareShare UK. You will work towards, and achieve, a best-in-class in operation not accepting standards or a service that falls short of this.
As the senior person on site, you will be the key point of contact for operations, logistics and stock allocation for your region. You will be responsible for all compliance issues including food hygiene, health & safety and security of the depot and the safety and wellbeing of all visitors, contractors, depot staff and volunteers.
The main role will be to lead the successful day to day operations and ensure the ongoing success of the FareShare Midlands Regional Centres. This will involve working closely with staff and volunteers to ensure that all activities, including operational and order processing are completed to the agreed standard & daily timetable.
With colleagues in the Supply chain & Development functions, you will help develop new operational/logistic activity and lead on the implementation of growth of your RCs activity, capacity and output.
You will report to the Senior Operations Manager and will be a key member of the Operations team across the Midlands region. You will identify and share good practise within and outside the Midlands, working closely with colleagues in the other regional centres.
In agreement with the Senior Operations Manager, you will set out relevant Ops KPIs and targets and will join daily calls and weekly meetings to discuss and help resolve issues across the Midlands region, working as ‘one team’ with colleagues from other functions and regions.
Opening times:
Over the week the depot will be open for the hours required, with staff working 37.5 hours per week which may include working in evenings and weekends on a rota basis if the performance and growth of the region requires it. You will work with the Senior Operations Manager to implement the shift patterns required to provide the service to our members and communities.
Main responsibilities
Job responsibilities will prioritise but not be limited to:
1. Operations:
· Co-ordinate the work schedule and daily activities of the depot, within the guidelines of FareShare Midlands policies and procedures on food safety and Health & Safety
· Be responsible for the supervision, development, and training of all staff & volunteers
· Ensure that all shifts are efficiently planned, controlled, and resourced at least a week in advance.
· Maintain and use the in-house stock management system, with responsibility for the training of depot staff and volunteers on the database and accuracy of stock. Maintain good relations and communications with food suppliers and community member recipient projects, responding to any complaints or service issues with pace and courtesy as set out in our Service Charter
· Ensure that the vans are maintained as roadworthy and legal (taxed and insured)
· Ensure that community food members in your region receive a service, supply and variety of food that is expected / agreed, working closely with the Member Services Manager to flag potential issues with supply and/or service
2. Health & Safety, Food Hygiene & Equal Opportunities:
· Be responsible for the Health & Safety and security of the operation, including warehouse, vehicles, staff, visitors, and volunteers
· To support health and safety advisor in carrying out risk assessments
· Ensure compliance with all FareShare policies and procedures and industry standards as required by food donors and regulators, and maintain gold standard at audit level
· Ensure the service is delivered in accordance with FareShare Equal Opportunities Policy and maintain the values and culture of the FS Midlands operation.
3. Human Resources
· Lead & develop your direct reports on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that all are aware of their responsibilities and have the resources, capacity and capability to carry them out
· Be responsible for warehouse staff personal development reviews, regular 1-2-1 meetings and support as required
· Work with the Volunteer co-ordinator to recruit and train the right volunteers and other work placement trainees within the project
· Work alongside the volunteer team to ensure a complete and Up To Date rota is available at all times
· Supervise volunteers
4. Key Performance Indicators and financial responsibilities
o Cost control
o H&S – accidents and near misses
o Service level & complaints
o Food safety standards and audit scores
o Waste and conversion rate
General
Person Specification - Skills, Qualities & Experience
Essential
· Established (minimum 3 years) warehousing knowledge including managing Staff and Rotas.
· Depot management experience, managing stock control, payment reconciliation and putting all required warehouse processes in place.
· Relevant experience of working in the food industry, probably in a retail operations management or production management resulting in a strong understanding of all the core areas around operations, food safety, health and safety and good business practice.
· Stock management of perishable goods, putting processes and checks in place from goods in to goods out, creating stock count processes, managing stock rotation.
· Line management experience, including projects and associated budgets to time, to cost and to quality.
· Commercial experience; managing budgets, identifying cost savings, revenue generation and meeting KPI targets.
· Familiarity with and experience of working in CI or Lean culture including leading on review and improvement processes.
· Experience of developing and implementation of performance management systems for service delivery including monitoring and evaluation.
· Understanding of the voluntary and community sector and volunteering.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with people at all levels building successful and productive relationships, both internally and externally.
· Facilitation, networking and group work skills and the ability to work successfully with groups of different sizes and backgrounds.
· Working within diverse communities such as urban, suburban, small towns and / or rural and with a wide variety of voluntary and community sector organisations.
· Enthusiastic and self-motivated with excellent team-working and team building skills.
· Ability to use own initiative, working independently when required.
· Good time management with ability to manage workloads, set priorities and meet deadlines.
· Demonstrable IT literacy, in particular of using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
· Encouraging and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of services and experience of working effectively with people from a range of backgrounds.
· Evidence of continual self-development of knowledge and skills.
Qualifications
· Up-to-date driving license
· Forklift License
· Food Safety Level 3
Desirable
· Some experience of financial management, including control over budget setting and performance management
· Relationship management and partnership working with senior stakeholders across multiple sectors.
· Transferable experience that demonstrates a high likelihood to fit into the management culture of a medium sized voluntary sector organisation that is underpinned by the organisation’s values.
· Volunteering Experience & Experience of Managing Volunteers
Values and behaviours
· A commitment to Equal Opportunities
· An appreciation of FareShare Midlands’ mission and vision
· Flexibility of approach and ability to work in a team
· Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations, with both internal and external audiences
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this role, please create a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability and to explain your interest in both the job and FareShare Midlands. Please send your supporting statement with a copy of your CV.
We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands.
Immediate Interview and Start available for the right candidate. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
We redistribute good quality surplus food which would otherwise go to waste and also support people to find work through our employability programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Rise Community Events and Travel Assistant
Location: Rhodes House in central Oxford, hybrid working
Contract: Fixed-term, mid-January until end of August 2025
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 (pro rata)
Reports to: Rise Community Events Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Events and Travel Assistant to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role will provide logistics support for planning and delivery of the 2025 Rise Residential Summit and additional Rise events. These events will consist of learning experiences designed to: leverage expertise from the Schmidt entities and the Rhodes Trust Partnership Programmes network; build communities of practice and foster cross-collaboration; and maximise the impact of nearly 400 Rise Global Winners as they work together to solve humanity’s most pressing problems. In this role, the Assistant, Rise Community Events and Travel will work closely with the Manager, Rise Community Events, the Learning & Impact team, the Support Services team, and other individuals within the Rhodes Trust and the Schmidt entities.
We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us in January.
About the Rhodes Trust
The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges.
In recent years, we have also partnered with several other remarkable organisations to create the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, Atlantic Institute, Schmidt Science Fellows, and our most recent initiative called RISE.
About Rise
Rise is a program that supports promising young people and provides them with opportunities that allow them to work together to serve others over their lifetimes. The program starts at ages 15–17 and offers benefits including secondary education opportunities, a technology package, a Rise Residential Summit, college advising, higher education scholarships, additional convenings, funding, and more.
The role
The role will be responsible for;
Pre-Rise Residential Summit:
● Support the visa and travel process for the 100+ Winners to attend the Rise Residential Summit
● Support event logistics and collaborate with the Learning & Impact team, the Support Services team, and vendors/contractors to ensure a positive Rise Residential Summit experience
● Assist with health and safety documentation, including developing and updating risk assessments for proposed activities at the Rise Residential Summit
● Assist with developing the run of show documents for the Rise Residential Summit
● Communicate with vendors and demonstrate strong administration skills
During the Rise Residential Summit
● Attendance at the Rise Residential Summit (August 1st – 14th 2025) is essential
● Play a key role in shaping the experience for Winners and help them navigate the logistics of the housing, meals, and evening activity arrangements
● Support daily mass communication and program updates for Winners, and periodic parent/guardian program update mass communications
● Assist with communication between the Learning & Impact and the Support Services teams to ensure that the logistical and pastoral aspects of the event are aligned
● Assist with ensuring the successful implementation of the logistics plan
Other
- Role modelling the Trust’s organisational values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation.
- Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role, as requested.
- A deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes Trust.
Essential skills, experience and qualifications:
● Enthusiasm and desire for collaboration
● Experience in working with young people and knowledge of safeguarding essentials
● Experience coordinating international travel and visas
● Experience with in person and online event coordination and/or event production and working high-profile events
● A drive to work in high-impact philanthropic ventures and understanding general trends in philanthropy and the non-profit sector
● Experience building relationships across global cultures
Please see the job description for more experience and qualifications.
Benefits of working here
We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other’s thinking and generate new ideas.
· 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays
· Competitive pension scheme
· Generous family leave schemes
· Private health insurance
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Personal development opportunities
· Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.
· Cycle to work scheme
· Electric car scheme
If you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 6 January 2025. Please note that interviews will take place on 13th and 14th January 2025.
If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email the Recruitment team.
The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.
The Visitor Experience Manager (VEM) is an integral part of the management team responsible for the oversight of a seamless House visit and visitor engagement programme during varied opening hours throughout the year to ensure that every aspect of the experience is taken into account. With extensive management experience in a visitor facing environment, the VEM will act as an ambassador for our visitors across the property, embedding their needs and expectations at the heart of the visitor experience.
With oversight of the house-based visitor operation and shouldering direct responsibility for the seamless visitor engagement programme throughout the year, they will enable a broad range of audiences to have an outstanding and inspirational visit through the consistent quality of our welcome and the stories we tell.
The VEM will play an important role in the growth and development of the Visitor Experience department, championing excellence in operational delivery, recruitment, training, customer best practice, and engagement initiatives. Using their knowledge and understanding of best practice within the sector, they will play an integral part in developing the Visitor Experience strategy and helping to future proof department objectives and delivery of KPIs.
Working Wednesday to Sunday throughout the year, they will be experienced in supporting and delivering a large daily visitor operation and ensuring the best use of staffing and resource across the property.
Primary Responsibilities:
Operational Management
House Based Operation
- Have oversight of the House based visitor operation, supporting the AVEM to ensure;
- the consistency of visit for all guests
- presentation standards are exemplary throughout and meet brand guidelines
- compliance throughout the operation
- engagement of staff and volunteers with the purpose of their roles and environment
- visitor feedback is recorded and reviewed, escalating where appropriate
- Create operational House planning document, updating regularly following operational changes
- Look strategically to future proof the house-based visitor operation, regularly benchmarking against other sector leading properties, and implementing change management where necessary
- Actively support AVEM in operational delivery of house opening and tours programme
- Act as a Fire Warden for the property during opening hours
- Act as a point of escalation for the AVEM and team, confidently responding to any in-person visitor feedback or complaints, resolving any issues raised and escalating with suggestions for improvement to the HVE for review where necessary
Tours and Walks Operation
- Responsible for the oversight and daily operational delivery of the public tours and walks programme non-House based, ensuring it is consistently delivered to a high standard and sufficiently resourced with staff and volunteers
- Act as a central point of contact and liaising between teams and departments to ensure spaces and resources are efficiently managed in a timely manner, in particular: Group Bookings Coordinator, Collections Administrator, and Head of Private Events
- Operational responsibility for the visitor journey and experience, staffing resources and programming at the Wedding Cake/Dairy site, as well as any satellite exhibition spaces
- Conduct informative briefings for staff and volunteer teams ahead of tours and walks
- In collaboration with the AVEM provide motivational and supportive line management and provide resources to guide and volunteer teams, encouraging them to embed the needs and expectations of visitors at the heart of the operation
- In collaboration with relevant colleagues & departments, create agreed scripts and guidance for delivery of walks and tours programme by guiding teams
- Create risk assessments and method statements, pertinent to the operational delivery of the engagement programme
- Prepare ticketing set-up for house-based activity and paid for tours in a timely manner
- Regularly attend scheduled tours and walks to monitor the consistency and quality of the visitor offer, implementing any necessary improvements
- Train to be a guide, covering staff/volunteer shortfalls to ensure consistency in the visitor offer
- Where necessary, support out of hours exclusive access tours, sharing this responsibility amongst the VE management team
- Grow and develop the public programme, with particular reference to accessible and income generating programming
- Work closely with the HVE and VEM, as well as colleagues from the Box Office, Volunteering, Collections, Gardens, Marketing and Events departments to ensure the holistic delivery of excellent visitor care and engagement
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of programming and exhibitions, ensuring all operational aspects are considered and advocating for the needs of visitors
- Work closely with the Collections department to update interpretation materials to ensure that they remain current, relevant and engaging
- Work collaboratively with the AVEM in relations to all house-based tours, supporting them to ensure the smooth running of the operation and efficient management of staff and volunteer resources, whilst ensuring scope for the AVEM to be involved in the planning and delivery of the wider tours programme
People Management
- Line manage the Assistant Visitor Experience Manager (AVEM), providing operational guidance, supporting their growth in post and prioritizing personal development opportunities
- Support & coach the AVEM in managing House based staff (Experience, Operations and Welcome Assistants) and volunteer (House Host) teams
- Consistently provide authoritative and motivational line management for guides and volunteers (Specialist Guides, Garden Guides, Wedding Cake Guides, Visitor Insights volunteers and Hosts & Eythrope Guides and Hosts) teams acting as a friendly and approachable point of contact & where appropriate sharing this responsibility with the AVEM
- Provide motivational and supporting line management for Visitor Insights volunteers and supporting HVE to analyse audiences and the visitor journey
- Create homogenous House team of staff and volunteers, striving to deliver a culture of excellence, whilst adopting a ‘one team’ approach
- Develop a culture of “exceptional service, every time, for everyone” throughout the team and be a role model of best practice
- Motivate teams to be inspired by, engage with, and safely manage historic surroundings - demonstrating a particular interest in the house, its history and collections
- Alongside the AVEM oversee the implementation of staffing plans to ensure all aspects of the visitor operation are sufficiently resourced and align with agreed budgets
- Working with the AVEM, lead on recruiting talented and enthusiastic people, develop and coach them, driving strong performance through setting clear objectives and giving regular feedback and reviews
- Work closely with the Head of Visitor Experience, Head of Volunteering and AVEM to expand and develop a year-round integrated Visitor Experience volunteering programme – developing a strategy to grow the volunteer offer and adopt sector best practice
- Support the VE management team in performance managing shared permanent staffing teams
- In collaboration with the AVEM deliver inspiring induction and training programmes for Visitor Experience House based teams, enabling proactive staff development and ensuring that a culture of continuous improvement is in place
- In collaboration with the AVEM, develop role specific induction and training materials, continuously assessing their impact as the season progresses and updating where necessary
- Act as VE lead on planning annual best practice visitor care training for staff and volunteer teams
- Provide regular role specific training for staff and volunteer teams, including; collection and exhibition updates, security, access awareness, fire evacuation, collection care, inspecting and using ladders, and disaster management
Developing Best Practice
- Working closely with the HVE, contribute to the Visitor Experience departmental strategy
- Use experience to look holistically at house-based operation, providing a strategy for implementing best practice:
- Efficient use of staffing resources to ensure compliance obligations are consistently met whilst maximising budgets
- Professional development of staff team members, providing opportunities to maximise skills and experience, train further in role specific areas and opportunities to progress within the department
- Build on the development of house-based volunteer roles, expanding the visitor engagement focus and attracting and retaining diverse volunteer
- Ensure scope for AVEM to be involved in all of the above strategic planning
- Work collaboratively with the HVE, Group Bookings Coordinator and Marketing team to understand our audiences and to develop tours and walks aligning with visitor and group preferences
- Use experience to further develop visitor engagement programming, providing a strategy for implementing industry leading tours and experiences:
- Research and identify audience preferences
- Looking broadly, research and identify sector leading experiences
- Working with the Collections and Private Events departments, take an holistic approach to developing a guide recruitment and training programme
- Further develop existing tours programming, recruiting, training and monitoring the performance of guides/volunteers
- Support the delivery of grounds based accessible tours and programming i.e. garden and buggy led tours
- Working closely with the HVE and Volunteering department, recruit, train and support talented and enthusiastic staff and volunteers who will deliver our public tours and walks programme and expand and develop a year-round integrated Visitor Experience volunteering offer
- Work collaboratively with the HVE, Group Bookings Coordinator and Marketing team to understand our audiences and to develop tours and walks aligning with visitor and group preferences
Budgetary & Risk Management
- Working with the Head of Visitor Experience, you will manage relevant departmental staffing and operational budgets and contribute to the financial planning process
- Management of the house-based staffing budgets as agreed with HVE
- Champion access for all, ensuring that all visitor offers meet best practice guidance for accessibility and supporting the AVEM in developing and delivering visitor facing access initiatives
- Working closely with the Health and Safety Manager to proactively ensure that all health and safety procedures are consistently adhered to across the site and sufficient training is delivered to FOH teams
- Create departmental risk assessments and method statements, ensuring they are regularly reviewed
- Support in the delivery of emergency and evacuation training for Visitor Experience and other teams where appropriate
Providing Operational Cover for the Visitor Experience Management Team
- Deputising for the HVE in their absence
- Attend key operational meetings providing feedback to the wider Visitor Experience team on upcoming events, and chair the appropriate meetings in the Head of Visitor Experience’s absence
- To provide operational coverage for the VE management team, deputising for the Visitor Operations Manager during periods where the House is closed, to provide adequate supervisory cover for all aspects of the visitor operation
- To act as a second duty manager at large events, responsible for an agreed area of the site and making necessary operational decisions
- Provide operational duty management cover in the absence of the Assistant Visitor Experience Manager
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as a First Aider for Waddesdon staff, volunteers and visitors, (refresher and renewal training will be provided)
- Act as a Fire Marshall (training provided)
- To train as a “White Hat” as part of the Waddesdon Disaster Response Team, and potentially take a leadership role in the event of a major incident
- Work “front line” at busy times such as major events (Easter, Chili Fest, Christmas), or to help cover unexpected or unforeseeable staff or volunteer shortages if required
- To support some out of hours events by acting as a Duty Manager responsible for the operation of the event on the day or night as required
- Co-ordinate and participate in regular Visitor Experience staff and volunteer feedback sessions
- Develop collaborative working relationships and co-ordinate activity with colleagues in other departments to ensure the holistic delivery of excellent visitor care
- Record any accidents or near-misses, working closely with the Health & Safety Manager
- Record and process hours for seasonal payroll
- Record volunteering hours and actively participate in the My Volunteering database
- Keep abreast of latest developments in the heritage/museum sector
- Carry out any other reasonable task as requested by the Head of Visitor Experience
Skills, Experience and Qualities
- 3-5 years’ operational and line management experience in a fast-paced visitor facing role, preferably within the heritage/museum sector
- An accomplished and experienced line manager with an empowering style, and motivational skills including coaching, team development and effective communication
- Proven experience and passion for delivering a culture of exceptional visitor experience and engagement activities
- Genuine desire to work in a varied operational role, using experience to contribute to departmental strategy
- Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently, across project management and daily operations, being visible and providing support to the team, whilst progressing and implementing departmental planning
- Extensive knowledge of best practice and trends within the museum/heritage/visitor attraction sector, with experience of analysing current practices and developing and delivering operational change
- Excellent people and communication skills, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as the ability to balance complex stakeholder interests
- Experience of working with and managing volunteers, understanding the different approach needed to reward, recognise and motivate volunteers
- Sound understanding of collection care/conservation strategies and techniques
- Ability to remain calm and confident under pressure, using sound operational judgement to resolve issues, with experience of coaching others to attain similar confidence
- Proven experience of managing staffing levels and rostering to deliver high levels of visitor satisfaction and meet all compliance requirements in line with agreed budgets
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills, including some public presentation or guiding experience
- Organized and efficient approach with excellent attention to detail, and demonstrable experience of coaching others to adopt the same approach
- Experience of devising and delivering in-house training
- Some experience of budgetary management and commercial awareness
- Experience of duty and incident management, leading emergency procedures in a public environment whilst remaining calm and confident under pressure
- Practical working knowledge of Health & Safety and security legislation and it’s implementation in a visitor focused environment
- Excellent IT skills, particularly around Microsoft Office, with some use of POS and ticketing platforms
- A keen interest in heritage, arts management and the outdoors, with a particular reference to decorative arts and historic gardens
- Full driving license
This role will be subject to DBS clearance.
We encourage all applicants to visit Waddesdon Manor over the Christmas period to get a feel for the business and to understand in what capacity the role of Visitor Experience Manager functions. In your cover letter, please outline your experience of visiting the house, including open feedback about what we do well and any suggestions on how we can improve or provide alternatives to the operation. We also encourage a visit to Waddesdon as some of the interview questions will be based around the operation.
We are able to provide two complementary tickets for yourself and a guest to visit Waddesdon, as well as being able to reimburse expenses for travelling over 25 miles.
Our areas of interest are Arts and Culture and Regenerative Food and Farming, where we make a number of multi-year investments each year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Shop & Post Office Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our retail shop and Post Office at the prestigious Royal Hospital Chelsea. This role offers the opportunity to work in a historic and vibrant environment, delivering exceptional customer service to Chelsea Pensioners, staff, and visitors.
About the Role
As the Shop & Post Office Supervisor, you will manage the shop and Post Office operations, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities include:
- Supervising volunteers, providing training, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Maintaining compliance with Post Office protocols and ensuring transactions are processed accurately.
- Ensuring the shop is well-stocked, and visually appealing.
- Supporting stock management, online sales, and setting up pop-up shops for events such as the Chelsea Flower Show.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering a seamless and engaging retail experience while upholding the high standards of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
What are we looking for?
Essential requirements include at least 3 years of retail experience, supervisory expertise, and proficiency with IT systems such as EPOS, ticketing, and Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise tasks and support team members effectively. Experience in the heritage or visitor attraction sector would be beneficial and familiarity with Post Office procedures and online shop platforms are desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
About Us.
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship. Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community.
To provide Army veterans with the support and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the Nation and to safeguard their historic home
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.