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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a House Coordinator, we have positions available on our Neurorehabilitation and School Houses. This role will require the successful candidate to work within the multidisciplinary team providing a high quality of service delivery to children/young people and their families.

Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below

Role Requirements

As the House Coordinator, you will have direct contact with children and their families, often during challenging times. This role therefore requires a level of empathy and the ability to communicate effectively in emotionally charged situations, which is not typically expected of other administrative roles within the organisation.

With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and work closely with your colleagues, the children, young people, and their families.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Job title: Assistant Shop Manager

Department: Retail

Reporting to: Dual Site Manager

Salary: £24,333.00 per year

Hours: 35 per week

Location: SCT Shops East London

Contract type: Permanent

Overview

Aim and influence

· Assist the manager to achieve weekly/ annual sales and profit targets for each shop.

· To assist in managing the day to day running of the shops staff and volunteers with the aim maximising sales and controlling shop expenses to support SCT’s mission.

· Work within SCT values

Other key details

· A 4 day fully flexible working pattern, including weekends and bank holidays

· Flexibility required where reasonable and appropriate to accommodate short notice alterations to working pattern.

· Must work in other shops within London if occasionally required.

· Attend and undertake any relevant training workshops, events or meetings as required.

· A satisfactory Basic Disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service is required for this role.

Your enthusiasm and dedication will see you:

• Have excellent communication and customer skills, be solutions focussed with friendly positive can do attitude.
• Be responsible for our dedicated volunteer teams, customer service and oversee daily retail operations in the absence of the shop manager.
• Recruit, train and support volunteers, helping them to achieve their goals and potential to support the aims of the shop.
• Interact with your local community to support engagement through volunteering, donation and fundraising opportunities.
• Be a self-motivated team player, who is enthusiastic and passionate about the cause of the charity.
• Have the ability to accept and process donations in a timely manner, modelling Gift Aid prompts
• Ensure stock quality and pricing aligns with the expected standards.

What we need from you:

• Retail experience.
• An interest in preloved, vintage and second-hand fashion
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• Having experience of working with volunteers would be an advantage.
• Strong administration, computer skills- MS Office and POS.

What we can offer you:

Working with SCT offers numerous benefits. Employees find deep personal fulfilment and purpose by working to support the most vulnerable in society.  Our teams are passionate and supportive, fostering a strong sense of community among like-minded individuals. With opportunities for professional growth, SCT offers training to support your role and personal development: 

• Training & Development opportunities.
• BUPA Cash Back Plan.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Program with access to counselling.
• Cyle to work scheme/ interest free travel loans for season ticket holders.
• A busy, challenging and rewarding role with consistent support and an opportunity to continue to learn. 

How you can apply today!

Applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible! 

All applicants must possess the legal right to work in the UK.

Exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Charity Retail Operations Manager to manage the operations of our two charity shops - both working in the shops and administratively, while ensuring a successful experience for our student learners (aged 16-25) with learning differences.

Harington is an Ofsted-regulated Independent Training Provider based in north London, this academic year supporting 53 young people with learning differences. We specialise in employability skills in retail and horticulture. Our two charity shops, in Highgate and Hornsey, provide income for our charity and work experience placements for our students.

We are seeking a highly driven, enthusiastic and experienced Charity Retail Operations Manager to lead both shops, manage stock, finances, health and safety, and drive growth.

The role requires experience in retail, ideally working with young people with learning differences, alongside strong leadership and commercial skills.

Donations Sorting Assistant

Dual site – Donation Centre in Harrogate and Warehouse in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire – in line with the needs of the charity and rota

We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.

About Us

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

The Benefits

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Donations Sorting Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.

The Role

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager (Donations), our Donations Sorting Assistant will be responsible for quickly, efficiently and accurately sorting donations of clothing, bric-a-brac, electrical and all other donated items, for re-sale in our network of charity shops and via our eCommerce outlets. This role will operate in accordance with all health and safety regulations.

You will be expected to receive stock donations from our donors in a friendly, positive and welcoming way. We do not turn donations away as we have a significant growth plan for our retail network, so it is essential that the Donations Sorting Assistant is able to remain positive and welcoming to all supporters and demonstrate our gratitude for receiving donations. Great customer service is also essential to maximise income through Gift Aid sign-ups and every donor should be encouraged to sign up to Gift Aid, if it is applicable for them.

Specifically, you will:

• Quickly and efficiently sort a wide variety of donated stock.
• Ensure that donated stock is stored appropriately and safely, in accordance with all health and safety regulations and charity policies
• Identify if any specific donated stock suits the profile/demographics of specific shops in the retail network and ensure that those items are ringfenced and delivered in a timely manner to maximise income for the charity.
• Communicate with Retail teams regarding stock offers and ensure that any requests for specific items are actioned in a timely manner.
• Create an engaging and supportive environment for our volunteers and ensure that the Donation Centre and warehouse are both great places to work.
• Help create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all donors, customers and supporters.
• Coach any corporate volunteers in the standards that we expect in sorting and represent the charity positively.
• Contribute to the motivation of the Donation Centre and warehouse team by being a team player and supporting your peers with any problem solving.
• Ensure that the donated goods are processed in a timely manner to maximise income for the charity.
• Work in a way that minimises the risk of damage and stock loss.
• Contribute to a culture where income generation is a passion for the team, ensuring that every donor is asked to add Gift Aid and that you are clear on the benefits of this.
• Be trained as a First Aider and Fire Marshal.  

 

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• To ideally be educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• To have experience of working in a charity retailer or sorting high volume donated stock would be an advantage.
• To have basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• To be highly organised with good time management skills.
• To be resilient and able to react to quickly changing dynamics and flexibility.
• To have the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• To be able to use own initiative and work with little direction, as management will not always be at the same site. 
• To be able to travel independently across dual site.
• A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
• A check on your employment history by seeking two references
• A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
• An enhanced DBS check

Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship.

Application

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 26 February 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.

• Reports to: Individual Giving Officer (Retention)
• Direct reports: none
• Location: 27 Swinton Street, Kings Cross, London, WC1X 9NW* (minimum of 3 days per week in office)
• Status, hours: Permanent, full time
• Salary: Grade E, salary in the range £24,551 to £27,586** (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus benefits
• Closing date: strictly 9am, 10 March 2025

* We intend to move to a new office in March 2025, located closer to Farringdon
** A 2.6% inflationary adjustment has been agreed from 1 April 2025

Role summary

This role will support the expanding Fundraising team with all fundraising activities to ensure that good relationships are maintained with all Alcohol Change UK supporters. The Fundraising Assistant will undertake the financial administration and recording of all fundraising income as well as being the first point of contact for the team ensuring Alcohol Change UK delivers high levels of supporter care.

How to apply

Please see the candidate pack for details

Applications are reviewed anonymously. Question responses and CVs are separated on review, so please do not reference your CV in your answers. 

We monitor for use of AI in responses and will reject applications containing AI generated answers. 

Deadline for us to receive your application: strictly 9am, 10 March 2025. The online application form gives a date and time stamp to all applications. 

We will aim to get back to you by: 11 or 12 March 2025.  All applicants will receive a response. 

Interviews: 19 March 2025 (please save this date!)

Happy to talk about flexible working”

 

Are you a highly motivated and organised individual 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 and help make a difference by raising income to help fund care for our patients and families?

 

Birmingham Hospice is looking for a Relief Assistant Shop Manager (RASM) to join its Retail Team to provide assistance and area cover in our Hobs Moat, Solihull and local area shops.

As a RASM you will be assisting the shop manager to run the shop and covering their days off and holidays. 

No retail experience is required as we can train you; we just require the drive and determination to do a good job. 

As RASM you will:

· Own the daily operations in the absence of the Shop Manager

· Achieve income targets by maximising sales & donations

· Provide the highest level of customer service to donors and customers

· Lead by example and support to be able to accept, sort, price, steam & display goods for sale to maximise income within agreed guidelines

· To effectively lead the shop volunteers, respectfully supporting their usual tasks and commitments to meet the shops KPI requirements

· Understand & lead by example to develop a positive team spirit & actively promote the work of the Hospice

· Use of social media to promote the shop

In return, we offer the opportunity to be part of an amazing growing charity retail team, generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing programmes, comprehensive training and the opportunity to develop your career in retail management.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we’d love to receive your application.

Job Title: Volunteering Services Assistant

Salary: £25,700 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent and 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunities available

Do you have a passion for supporting volunteers and ensuring they have the best experience?

We are looking for TWO Volunteering Services Assistants to join our team. You will play a vital role in supporting volunteers and volunteer managers by delivering exceptional service and managing key administrative tasks. These roles are available as a permanent opportunity and as a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Volunteering Services Assistant, you will help deliver a welcoming and well-organised volunteer experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing accurate information and guidance to volunteers, responding to enquiries and signposting as needed.
• Supporting volunteer recruitment, ensuring a smooth process while maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards.
• Assisting with the administration and monitoring of volunteering services.
• Managing volunteer-specific resources such as certificates and ID cards.
• Collaborating with the People, Culture, and Inclusion team on agreed administrative duties.
• Maintaining and updating volunteer records on the Association's database, producing reports as required.
• Helping to organise and administer volunteer training and events.

About You:

You will be a great fit for the Volunteering Services Assistant role if you have:

• Experience in providing high-quality customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Excellent administrative skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities to manage deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge and experience in database management and data entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, prioritising tasks effectively.
• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 1 day per week, with flexibility to attend more frequently when needed. Due to the requirements of these roles, we are not able to consider part-time applications on this occasion.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience in delivering high-quality and effective customer service. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. 

• Proficiency in a range of administrative tasks, with a focus on accuracy and quality. 

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

If you're ready to bring your skills to a role that supports and enhances the volunteer experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become our Volunteering Services Assistant!

About Us

We all need a purpose and want to make a difference in life. At Princess Alice Hospice, you’d have that opportunity. We are one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. However, we don’t take our success for granted and are constantly challenging ourselves to do better.

As we look ahead with our 2030 plans, our vision remains the same - placing people at the heart of everything we do. In these times of uncertainty and change, our plans empower us to adapt and evolve while staying true to our long-term vision - meeting the ever-growing demand for our expertise and compassion. Our I CARE values – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide everything we do, and we’d expect that you’d embrace and live up to them.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially astute retail leader to develop and execute a retail strategy that drives sales and profit growth whilst building a strong and collaborative culture and demonstrating a passion for outstanding customer experience. Working to the Director of Income Generation, you will be expected to lead, inspire and motivate teams to deliver excellence across all aspects of our retail business and ensure effective communication, support and cross-departmental working between the Hospice, shops and wider income generation teams.

About You

• An experienced retail leader who has worked at a senior leadership level in a commercial and/or charity retail environment
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the retail multi-site, small shop environment
• Experience in developing and executing strategies and budgets to deliver growth
• A proven track record in motivating, inspiring and building empowered teams
• A commercial mindset with the ability to spot opportunities for growth
• Proven people leadership skills and abilities including shaping and influencing teams, performance management and coaching/mentorship
• Strong financial skills with the ability to analyse and interpret management accounts, sales and KPI information
• Resilience, patience and persistence especially when implementing change.

As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference, we also offer a range of great benefits, which include:

• 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
• Training support and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals at onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing
• Access to Blue Light Card discount
• Access to Pension Scheme
• Excellent changing facilities (with showers) 
• Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work

92% of our colleagues say they feel they’re making a real and valuable difference to the lives of the individuals - and their families and friends - we all care for. Find more meaning from your work and be the difference at moments that really matter.

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website for further details.

For an informal and confidential discussion, please visit our website for further details.

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you.

Please visit our Privacy Notices section to understand and be aware of how we use the data you provide to us.

All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.

Permanent Contract

22.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7 trading days)

£23,436.25 FTE - £14,251.77 pro rata (pay review in progress)

The Children's Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review - this review is intended to improve our current approach; we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in April 2025.

Location: Calverton Bookshop (Brand New Shop)

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.

We are opening a brand new bookshop in Calverton during 2025 and we are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Bookshop Manager to lead our diverse volunteer team and oversee daily operations to maximise income for our charity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management, a love for books and media, and excellent customer service skills.

If you have the skills to help build a community team of volunteers and maximise retail income in our newest shop, we want to hear from you.

You will be working in a creative environment, working closely with donated goods and serving the local community. If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this role for you.

You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have excellent communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

As an Assistant Bookshop Manager you will work closely with your Shop Manager, along with a team of diverse Volunteers and you will need to demonstrate that you have great people skills and that you are confident and competent working with people from different backgrounds, creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. 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 young people 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 Friday 16th March 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Friday 28th February onwards.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

IN2

Job Title: Retail Operations & Development Manager

Location: Refurbs Flint

Responsible to: Head of Commercial Services

Responsible for: Sales Team, Warehouse Assistant and Volunteers

Number of hours per week: 37.5 including regular Saturdays

Salary: £32,000

Purpose of the Job: 

This role will provide strategic leadership for our retail income streams, ensuring excellent customer service and the meeting of key performance targets. Leading on and driving the continued success of the retail operations, increasing sales and profits from existing shops, online operations, and new commercial opportunities. The role will lead on all aspects of business development to ensure the continued growth and development of our retail offer and will ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations associated with the sale of preowned goods.

For further information about this role, please visit our website.

Closing Date: Friday 7th March 2025 @ 12 noon

Interviews: Expected to be held on Friday 14th March 2025

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Karen Balmer at Groundwork North Wales or Stewart Platt at Refurbs.

To apply for this role, please send a CV and a covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suitable and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified closing date, when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. We, therefore, encourage applicants to apply early if they wish to be considered for this post.

Bookshop Manager Permanent Contract

37 hours per week (5 days out of 7 trading days)

£25,253.25 per annum (pay review in progress)

The Children's Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review - this review is intended to improve our current approach; we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in April 2025.

Location: Calverton Bookshop (Brand New Shop)

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.

We are opening a brand new bookshop in Calverton during 2025 and we are seeking a passionate and experienced Bookshop Manager to lead our diverse volunteer team and oversee daily operations to maximise income for our charity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management, a love for books and media, and excellent customer service skills.

If you have the skills to build a community team of volunteers and maximise retail income in our newest shop, we want to hear from you.

You will be working in a creative environment, working closely with donated goods and serving the local community. If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this role for you.

You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have excellent communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

As a Bookshop Shop Manager you will manage an Assistant Shop Manager along with a team of diverse Volunteers, you will need to demonstrate that you have great people skills and that you are confident and competent working with people from different backgrounds, creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. 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 young people 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 Friday 14th March 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Friday 28th February onwards.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

IN2

We are seeking a passionate individual to join our small but mighty team. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your skills and experience to a charity that aims to have a big impact in the community.  Your role will be to raise funds for the charity through varied community fundraising activities, including our flagship fundraising event Croyde Ocean Triathlon, as well as other smaller fundraising events throughout the year. The postholder will also be required to support and nurture existing relationships and look for new engagement and fundraising opportunities with local businesses, community organisations and schools, ensuring an effective, efficient and impactful journey for new and existing supporters.

Charity Purpose:

Earth Action North Devon (formerly Plastic Free North Devon) is a local environmental charity on a mission to protect and improve our environment through community led action. We aim to connect people with their natural surroundings through conversations, education and events to ensure residents and visitors alike want to protect what our very existence depends on. We want to see radical transformation towards a healthier and more informed relationship with the environment.

PLEASE NOTE: We are currently rebranding and the formal launch of our new name is at the end of March.

Role Purpose:

To help EAND generate income and expand its community fundraising efforts in order to help meet the charity’s mission.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are a small, dedicated team so a committed and proactive approach is essential to help us continue to work towards our mission.We are looking for someone who:

• Has a keen interest and experience in community fundraising

• Is an excellent and adaptable communicator, comfortable engaging with people in a range scenarios (public, corporate and community events to 1-1 engagement)

• Is a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and an ability to take initiative and get stuck in Is adaptable and able to work efficiently with a small team in a busy office

• Has the ability to manage and execute multiple tasks

• Is passionate about protecting and improving our environment and has a commitment to the values and mission of Earth Action North Devon

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters to participate in a range of events including those planned by EAND as well as ‘host your own’ fundraising events. 

• Support existing fundraisers to keep them engaged, maximise their value and retain them as supporters

• Work closely with the CEO and comms team to create engaging fundraising materials and create effective campaigns

• Organise fundraising events to maximise income (quizzes, raffles, etc)

• Liaise with local partners to encourage support

• Work closely alongside the CEO and team to deliver the fundraising strategy

• Develop and forge new and existing relationships with local clubs and associations to secure their support both financially and in raising environmental awareness and supporting action to contribute towards  the charities mission

• Support the CEO to sustain and build our existing business support network and better interlink with our fundraising activities 

• Create and maintain supporter fundraising information trackers to accurately record and monitor income against targets

• Represent the charity at events

• Carry out office and general duties and tasks to ensure the effectiveness and smooth running of the organisation

• Duties may vary from time to time as determined by service and business need

Want to use your coaching skills to make a real difference? If so, we would love to receive your application for our Social Enterprise Work Coach vacancy! This is an exciting, hands-on role where no two days will be alike. You might be developing a work experience pathway one day, then working alongside a Companion (formerly homeless adult who lives and volunteers at Emmaus) in a shop and leading by example the next. You’ll supervise work, coach Companions and volunteers to develop their working practices and monitor and report on progress outcomes. You will use your people-skills to work closely together with colleagues to best support the individuals you are working with. 

This new project will use a strengths based approach to support participants to develop meaningful work skills, to get more out of their work placements here at Emmaus and to build the professional skills and personal resilience needed to move on into paid employment.

We currently have the opportunity for a new Feline Behaviour & Training Advisor to join our team at Brands Hatch. Within this role, you will work with our operational teams in the best practice management of cats, including welfare and temperament assessments. You will also support in the provision of behavioural and welfare training and expert guidance for staff, volunteers, and customers.

Whilst primarily based at our Brands Hatch Centre, this role will require weekly travel to our Battersea London Centre. For this 1 day at Battersea London, travel expenses will be reimbursed and hours are 9am-4pm, instead of the usual 8am-5pm.

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 for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• 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
• 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.

Working with our animals:
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.

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: 5th March 2025
Interview date(s): 13th/14th March 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.