Charity Shop Team Member Jobs

The Friends of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital (UK Charity No 1016883)  is a voluntary organisation and registered charity which supports the work of the hospital for the benefit of patients, their families and staff.

In this part-time position (4 days a week) the Charity Manager represents the public face of the Friends, promoting its ideals and activities by liaising and communicating with Friends members, hospital staff and members of the public. The successful candidate is likely to have experience of the charity or not-for-profit sector and excellent all-round administrative, communication and management skills.

Based in one of the UK’s leading NHS hospitals, this post offers rewarding work for a cheerful, friendly and tolerant person dedicated to the ideals of service and support in a healing environment.

To assist the Charity Shop Managers in the day-to-day operational running of Willowbrook Hospice Charity shops at times when volunteers are not available with particular emphasis on maximising profit, excellent customer services and high standards of presentation, ensuring the allocated shop promotes Willowbrook and its purpose and supports our Lottery and Fundraising events.  It will also involve motivating and inspiring existing shop volunteers including the management of health and safety issues and training and development.  You will actively encourage new volunteers to join the Willowbrook Hospice Volunteer Service – this will be targeted and measured. 

The individual will have good general education, experience of working with volunteers, cash handling/banking experience and previous retail experience including supervisory experience.  A driving licence is essential. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To handle all donations of stock appropriately and efficiently ensuring effective management of all stock resources received.
• To ensure all Gift Aid procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Merchandise and display creatively to ensure maximum sales and profit are achieved.
• To ensure the appropriate and optimum pricing of all goods in the shop at all times.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained and all necessary paperwork and progress reports as specified by the Head of Retail are reported within the agreed time frame.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• To engage with customers, authorities, agencies and contacts in order to encourage good working relationships and raise awareness of why Willowbrook matters.
• Ensure the day to day security of the shop’s takings and stock and to bank shop takings in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure the building structure and shop equipment are appropriately maintained at all times. Report any defects or concerns.
• Ensure clean hygienic working conditions, ensuring the outside of the shop and pavement is clean and presentable.
• Ensure that stock meets Trading Standards compliance including electrical goods.
• Ensure effective use of volunteers to cover all shifts.
• Ensure the completion of all training for new volunteers and all completed paperwork is forwarded to the Head of Retail within 1 month of starting date.
• Assist with the completion of all mandatory training for all volunteers annually.

If you have a passion for retail and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

St Margaret's House is a busy arts and wellbeing charity, with a wide range of community outreach. Ayoka, our charity shop, is one of the main ways we reach our community and the Ayoka Supervisor role is a big part of the community focussed work we do at SMH. 

If you have a passion for the community and people, as well as a great eye for fashion and brands, you might be the candidate we’re looking for.

We want to find someone who can thrive whilst working in a collaborative team environment, alongside a team of dedicated volunteers. In this busy role you’ll have wide-ranging responsibilities, including staffing the shop and serving customers, supporting and training volunteers, taking donations, taking care of the stock room, and supporting the Ayoka Manager with administrative tasks including planning rotas, banking our weekly takings, and responding to external enquiries. This role includes some lone working.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please download the Candidate Pack from our website. 

Join a much-loved local hospice that has been providing exceptional care for over 40 years to the communities of Medway and Swale. In this vital role, you will oversee the daily operations of our charity shops, supporting shop managers in developing their skills to maximise income and drive the expansion of our retail operations.

Working closely with the Head of Income Development, you will help identify new business opportunities and support your team with stock procurement, volunteer recruitment and retention, visual merchandising, and staff development. Your leadership will ensure our shops thrive, generating essential funds to sustain hospice care for those who need it most.

Wisdom Hospice Shops – Retail Operations & Development

· Reports to the Head of Income Development, ensuring the seamless delivery of retail operations.

· Drive efficient processes that sustain smooth shop-level operations.

· Provide leadership and accountability to an experienced team, acting as a key communication link between shop teams, the Head of Income Development, and the wider WHC team.

· Support store managers in attracting, recruiting, training, and developing volunteers, ensuring they understand their roles and retail guidelines for effective shop operations.

· Foster a positive working culture, strong volunteer relations, and high levels of enthusiasm to create a rewarding and happy retail environment.

· Communicate effectively with managers and team members, ensuring clear planning, prioritisation, delegation, and workload monitoring.

· Strengthen our competitiveness by driving strategies to attract high-quality, abundant donations.

· Provide occasional shop cover, particularly during the rollout of the new retail strategy.

· Assist in the expansion and development of the charity’s retail operations.

If you have a passion for retail, a strategic mindset, and a desire to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Since being founded in 1961, Suffolk Wildlife Trust has led the way in conservation across Suffolk, protecting some of the county's most important wildlife areas. As a grassroots organisation, we’re passionate about ‘Bringing nature back’ by inspiring and empowering local communities to care for and act on behalf of nature, while managing our 50 nature reserves and advocating for wildlife.

As the Senior Supporter Development Officer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering an exceptional supporter journey, while enabling evidence-based decision-making. You will also lead the Membership Team in efficiently administering our membership programme, ensuring consistent, high-quality engagement with all members. Through these efforts, you will provide critical reporting and insights to drive sustained membership growth and make a tangible impact on our work across Suffolk.

This role is central to realising Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s vision of “A Wilder Suffolk” by expanding and engaging our membership base, you will help us reach our strategic goals of connecting and caring for 30% of the county’s habitats by 2030, and inspiring 1 in 4 people to actively support this mission. Through your leadership, we will strengthen our capacity to bring nature back to Suffolk and secure a healthier, more vibrant future for the county’s wildlife and people alike.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) based at our Head Office in Ashbocking. The starting salary will be between £28,000 and £32,675 per annum, depending on skills, knowledge and experience.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust values flexibility and welcomes applications from individuals seeking part-time hours. We also support flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for homeworking, with the expectation that team members will spend more time working together in person than apart. Further details regarding working patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview process.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Monday 10 March 2025. The application process will include uploading a CV and cover letter.

Annual leave entitlement starts at 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays), increasing annually to 38 days plus employees receive an extra day off for their birthday. We offer a 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required, free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, free life insurance from day one of employment, free access to a private GP and discounts at high street retailers. Staff can also enjoy a 10% discount in our visitor centre cafes, including retail plus public engagement staff receive logo clothing.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the importance of diversity in both nature and our workforce of staff and volunteers. We strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant because everyone is doing more to help”.

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.

Do you want to help build a world where everyone feels part of a community?

Do you have experience engaging older adults in outdoor projects?

If you answered yes, this could be the role for you! 

We’re looking for an experienced, part-time activities facilitator to deliver our Green Team gardening project.

What we do 

Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, SE16.  Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 138 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older people and other adults, along with volunteering and other accessible activities for all members of the community.

T&T carries out a wide range of activities and events, but we need support and growing our voice. We have made some big changes in our ways of working since Covid, shifting and responding to community need and sector landscape. We intend to keep working flexibly to deliver the most impactful work possible and build our reach across social media, digital newsletters, website updates, while maintaining traditional communication like community noticeboards. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that local people know about what we do, connect with our services and activities, and join us in celebrating our successes. 

The role 

In this role, you’ll: 

• Develop and deliver the twice-weekly Green Team gardening group for older adults 

• Build partnerships across T&T’s Older Adults team to ensure that participants have the support they need 

• Build partnerships across the community with other relevant partners around gardening and older adults work 

About you 

The role needs someone with experience of gardening projects and working with older adults in creative, energetic, passionate ways. You need to have lots of ideas and be highly ambitious, but also be able to make your ideas happen.  

Most of all, we are looking for someone who cares deeply about the welfare of older adults and their carers, and is able to react quickly and appropriately to emerging issues – especially to the more serious care issues we inevitably encounter. While appropriate training will be given, we are looking for candidates with some social care experience ideally. 

About us 

We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 15 mostly part-time workers with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of community. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a strong and innovative organisation which has solidified its reach and impact in recent years. 

This role is 10 hours per week, with flexibility for very occasional evening and weekend working.

Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. 

If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email recruitment @ timeandtalents. org .uk with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call. 

The closing date is 09:00 Monday 24th March but may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.

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.

Title: Male Live In Support Worker

Responsible to: Senior Support Worker

Responsible for: Young people living in the accommodation (4 young people aged 16 – 18 years old seeking asylum in the UK).

Location: This is a live-in, residential role based in a supported accommodation home in Loughborough. Some work will be based in our office buildings.

Hours: 25 hours per week on duty – this is a mixture of day, evening and weekend shifts. Two days a week will be off duty.

Leave: Two nights a month can be taken as nights away from the home. This in addition to annual leave allowance. Annual leave - 33 days (converted into hours) pro-rata for number of hours worked

Salary Band: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum.

Benefits in kind: Rent-free accommodation, including Wi-fi, gas, electric and council tax bills.

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

About Us: Baca is dedicated to supporting unaccompanied young people, helping them achieve their potential and rebuild their lives for a better future. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and refugees.

Role Overview: As a Support Worker, you will provide advice, assistance, and support to young people in the home. You will be a key member of the Support Team, delivering Baca’s services in line with our Vision and Values. Your role will include attending to the practical and emotional needs of young people, supporting the development of living skills, and helping them manage and look after a home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome newly arrived young people into the accommodation, ensuring they feel safe and able to rest.
• Support young people in developing independent living skills, physical and emotional wellbeing, personal safety, education, and social engagement.
• Act as a positive role model, offering advice, guidance, and assistance.
• Train young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking, and budgeting.
• Provide emotional support during times of difficulty, anxiety, or stress.
• Encourage young people to maintain a healthy routine, including attending education and social activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Rebuild Team to ensure all young people are safeguarded and supported.
• Maintain good communication with relevant team members and social workers.
• Ensure regular reporting requirements are met, in line with Ofsted regulations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to achieving young people’s outcomes.

Person Specification:

• Passionate about supporting unaccompanied young people and helping them achieve their potential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate young people.
• Self-motivated, responsible, reliable, and able to manage your own time and workload.
• Supportive, approachable, and willing to set boundaries in line with Baca’s values.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team and in partnership with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and issues faced by young asylum seekers and refugees.
• Experience in working with young people, particularly in a 1-2-1 and group setting.
• Good ICT skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to drive and access to a vehicle is essential.

Other Requirements:

• The successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.
• Adherence to all Baca’s policies and procedures.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Baca and help us support young people to rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams!

Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.

The Latin Mass Society (LMS) is a London-based Roman Catholic charity (No. 248388). Founded in 1965, the charity is focused on the Traditional Latin Mass and other sacraments, organising devotional events and training, and maintains an online shop.

Working with the Society’s General Manager, Trustees, and local volunteers, the Communications Officer will drive the charity's advertising and promotion -- profile raising, for membership, and for the chairty's press releases and events -- creating advertising copy and planning its appearance in print and online, including video presentations, and engage with journalists and influencers across all media platforms for the same purposes, managing the charity's social media accounts.

Attendance at some key events is essential.

Status: Self-employed.

Hours: variable, averaging 10 hours a week.

Salary: £8,320 pa.

It is envisaged that the Communications Officer will work mainly from home with some on-site meetings and attrndance at events required.

Key relationships: Chairman, General Manager (line manager), Editor of Mass of Ages, Local Representatives.

Main duties and responsibilities:

· Cultivate relationships with people in the social media and Catholic and secular press (e.g. Catholic Herald, EWTN, bloggers, Catholic journalists, prominent Catholics)

· Put the Chairman and/or leading members of the Society forward for interviews, provide quotations, or compose articles for various media

· Evaluate the success of press and publicity activity to aid future planning.

· Work with volunteer Local Representatives to promote grass roots activities

· Produce newsletters, posters, promotional material and adverts

· Coordinate membership, retail and fundraising campaigns

· Maintain on the Society’s website and social media accounts a flow of news, announcements, videos, and developing resources pages

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

· A good knowledge and understanding of the UK and international Catholic environment and the Traditional Latin Mass

· Knowledge of and experience in offline and on-line media

· Knowledge of graphic design for print and digital content along with basic video editing skills.

· Experience of working under pressure

· Experience of working independently and in a small team

· Excellent and persuasive interpersonal skills

· Creative written communication skills

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2025.

Interviews will take place in London in April.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. 

As part of our continued growth we are excited to share the role of Health Inequalities Officer- Community. This role focuses on building connections and trust with communities and health teams to uncover barriers to physical activity and create solutions that truly work for those who need them most. You’ll spend time in community health spaces, listening to the voices of people who are often overlooked in data and decision-making. By co-designing and testing new approaches, you’ll help break down barriers and ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, are able to access physical activity to support their health needs. The insights you gather will not only shape local initiatives but also feed into system-wide changes and health pathways, ensuring that community needs are always at the heart of what we do.

Role Outcomes

1. Community-driven insights shape system and policy improvements.

2. Underrepresented groups have increased opportunities to engage in physical activity as part of health pathways.

3. Communities experience inclusive, co-designed solutions to support their physical and mental health.

4. The voices of underserved populations are amplified and recognised in decision-making forums.

5. Health teams in community settings are more responsive to local needs and use physical activity as a tool to support their patients.

What does this mean day to day?

All of your duties will be directly linked to the outcomes above, where you will have plenty of freedom to achieve these.

Your tasks could include: 

• Building relationships with community health teams, PCNs, social prescribers, and local communities. 
• Collecting and reporting on community insights to inform system and policy work.
•  Co-designing and testing innovative approaches to integrating physical activity into health interventions with community members. 
• Amplifying community voices through storytelling and advocacy. 
• Providing feedback to the Health Inequalities Officer – System to ensure our approach with healthcare is aligned with community needs.

How we value you - 

• Generous Health & Wellbeing Cash plan - including access to a virtual GP any day anytime, cash back towards the cost of everyday healthcare expenses like dental check-ups, eye tests, and physiotherapy sessions. Discounts to gym memberships and retail discounts such as cinema tickets and your weekly shop.
• Generous annual leave allowance: 27.5 days upon commencement of employment plus bank holidays. This rises by an additional 1 day of leave per year after 2 years of continuous employment, up to an additional 5 days leave in total. (Pro rata for part time staff)
• Three concessionary days leave over Christmas and New Year (pro rata for part time staff)
• Death in service scheme up to the value of three times actual salary
• Volunteer day to spend either as a team or individual helping out with an organisation or cause you select
• Up to 8% employer contribution to pension scheme
• Access to Cyclescheme
• Annual CPD courses offered by Staffordshire University
• Online skills training platform - for employees to use to broaden their professional and personal development across a range of online courses
• Access to counselling service

We believe everyone deserves a chance at a better future. UpCycle works to prevent people from being pulled into crime and help those already in the system find paths out. We run bike maintenance programmes for at-risk and marginalised youth in Bradford and in prisons and young offender institutions across the UK. Our trainees learn skills, gain valuable experience, and build the resilience and self-belief needed to succeed. Most refurbished bikes, often saved from landfills, are donated to those in need, both locally and globally. The remainder are sold in our Community Bike Shop in Shipley, providing affordable and good quality bikes to the local community and funding our work.

Last year, over 300 people in our prison workshops completed a meaningful training period. In the community, 450 trainees participated in a cycling programme, including nearly 100 in our flagship four-week Bike to the Future programme, where young people build their own refurbished bikes. Additionally, we delivered nearly 1,000 bikes to 10 prisons and received almost 800 refurbished bikes in return. Following quality checks by our mechanics in our Community Bike Shop, more than 500 refurbished bikes were donated to individuals in need, including 175 bikes to young people in Bradford, improving their access to education, employment, and social networks.

About the Role

We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to sustain and develop the successes of the organisation, shaping our operating model and strategy while ensuring strong governance and financial sustainability. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide leadership across all areas of the charity’s work, from overseeing prison and community programmes to managing finances and maintaining key partnerships.

This role requires a motivated, hands-on leader with strong people management and organisational skills who can oversee a small but impactful team while ensuring the smooth running of our projects and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Governance: Manage the organisation’s overall operations, including financial oversight, risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. Work closely with the Board of Trustees to implement the organisational strategy and identify opportunities for future growth.
• People Management: Lead and support the leadership team (Operations Manager and Fundraising Manager), ensuring a cohesive and collaborative working environment.
• Programme Oversight: Ensure all projects meet funder requirements and have sustainable resource plans in place, overseeing the delivery of prison and community programmes.
• Financial & Operational Oversight: Oversee all income and expenditure, ensuring financial stability and preparing financial reports, including an annual report and cashflow statements.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with funders, delivery partners, and beneficiaries.
• Fundraising Support: Provide oversight of the Fundraising Strategy and work with the Fundraising Manager to identify and secure funding opportunities.
• Strategic Development: Ensure UpCycle continues to provide a sustainable and effective service, adapting to changing needs while maintaining financial security.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in developing relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders, including funders and project partners.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing and motivating teams.
• Financial management experience, including overseeing budgets and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and remain flexible in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of and commitment to UpCycle’s mission and values.

Desirable:

• Experience leading an organisation or managing significant projects, small businesses, or social enterprises.
• Knowledge of the small charity sector, governance structures, and working with a Board of Trustees.
• Experience working with or supporting people from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those involved in the criminal justice system.

Working Arrangements & Benefits

• Hours: 24 hours per week (flexible working across three days)
• Salary: £42,000 – £47,000 (full-time equivalent)
• Location: Primarily remote, with regular visits to project sites (fortnightly or monthly)
• Reporting to: Board of Trustees
• Annual Leave: 12 days pro-rata (plus bank holidays)
• Pension: Contributory scheme available for eligible employees
• Probation: Six-month probationary period

Deadline: Monday 24th March 2025 at midday. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.

Interviews:
We may ask candidates to take part in a virtual preliminary selection exercise – details will be provided where necessary. 
In-person interviews on the 24th & 25th April 2025 (in the Bradford area). We will invite shortlisted candidates to visit our Community Bike Shop in Shipley and our workshop to meet the team before final interviews.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

UpCycle strongly believes that to serve the communities we work with effectively, we must reflect them at all levels of our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system, even if you do not meet every listed requirement.

Safeguarding

UpCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. The successful candidate will be subject to reference checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We're a charity and company limited by guarantee. We operate with a small, dedicated team based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Our Trading Name is UpCycle and our former name, registered with the Charity Commission is the Margaret Carey Foundation. 

Join us in creating lasting change for some of the most vulnerable individuals in Bradford and prisons across the UK, empowering them to build brighter, more secure futures.

Job Title: Administrator

Salary: £23,500 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract

Are you organised, detail-orientated and focused on delivering a great service?

Join our Fundraising Supporter Care Team as an Administrator on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract, and help ensure our valued members, donors, and supporters receive the best possible experience.

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 an Administrator, you will support our Income Team by accurately processing financial transactions and maintaining essential records. Your key tasks will include:

• Processing income on the Raiser's Edge database with accuracy and consistency.
• Preparing income batches for processing.
• Maintaining and updating supporter records to high standards.
• Handling telephone, email, and written enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Providing administrative support to the wider team as needed.
• Responding to income-related queries within agreed timescales.
• Ensuring compliance with Data Protection, HMRC, and audit regulations.
• Supporting the organisation's values in all aspects of your work.

About You:

We're looking for someone with strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail. To excel in this Administrator role, you should have:

• Previous experience in general administration.
• Experience using databases with the ability to process and check data accurately.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence in handling telephone and email queries effectively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A collaborative and positive approach to teamwork.
• Flexibility to adapt to a range of tasks and responsibilities.

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 3 days per week. During the first 8 weeks of the role, you will be required to attend the office 5 days per week for training. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

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.

• Previous experience in general administration duties
• Experience of using databases and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 administrative expertise to a supportive and purpose-driven team, apply now!

Major Donor and Trusts Manager 

Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits (inc 25 days holiday days annual leave and pension)

Leatherhead, Surrey (some flexible working options available)

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to proactively lead the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing major donors, trusts and statutory bodies, with a particular focus on driving significant income growth.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, the Philanthropy Manager will drive the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects giving at the five and six figure gift level, with a particular focus on generating major gifts from new donors. The postholder will think strategically to develop inspiring fundraising cases of support, and impact reporting working closely with Care service colleagues, the finance team and the wider fundraising and engagement team.

This role has line management responsibility for three experienced fundraisers who manage their own portfolios of Major Donors, Trusts, and Foundations.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced and enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager – with a track record of achieving challenging income targets and effective prospect management. Applications will be particularly welcome from those with a background in a children’s charity or SME with ownership of strategic planning.

· A poised, confident and convincing communicator – you have strong negotiation, presentation and networking skills and the ability to quickly connect with and motivate others

· A helpful and supportive team member – you work collaboratively and stimulate others into action

· A goal-orientated and analytical problem solver – you respond quickly to varied activities and are able to adapt quickly to change, whilst focusing on the bigger picture.

· A high level of attention to detail and accuracy – you work at a fast pace handling details whilst maintaining accuracy.

· Confident use of MSOffice and extensive experience of Excel – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Time off in lieu

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping

· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.

Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead or virtually via Microsoft Teams. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.