Temporary Fundraising Jobs
Based at our Head Office: Tyrwhitt House, KT22 0BX
Status: Fixed Term until 31st December 2024
Salary: Band 4, From £26,160 to £28,708, per annum, dependent on experience, plus 5% Outer London Fringe Allowance.
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 16:30, hybrid, 2 days in office, 3 days at home.
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About Us:
Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we've been helping former service personnel deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person, and via phone and online.
About the role:
We are looking for a motivated, vibrant and focussed Donations Assistant to join our busy Individual Giving Team. This position will be based at our head office in Leatherhead, but hybrid working is available.
As our Donations Assistant it's your responsibility to process all online charity donations and trading arm payments. You will also be taking donations over the phone, answering supporter queries and helping to process offline donations during our busy periods. Supporter Care is at the heart of all we do, and this role is pivotal in ensuring that all our supporters receive the best possible experience and feel part of the Combat Stress family.
The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and possess excellent organisational skills. You need to be approachable, responsive, work well within a team and be able to apply a common sense approach to solving day to day problems. An intermediate level of knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is essential. Previous experience working with online donation sites like JustGiving, or a charity CRM like Raiser's Edge would be an advantage.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
As a healthcare environment, and for the health and wellbeing of our staff, veterans and visitors, we encourage everyone at Combat Stress especially professionals that are veteran facing to take up the offer to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
What we offer:
You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.
Benefits:
* 27 days annual leave, with an increase to 30 days annual leave upon 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays and an additional increase to 33 days annual leave upon 10 years continuous service, plus bank holidays.
* Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary
* Discount shopping vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible working
* Access to Blue Light Card scheme
* Death in Service Scheme
Plus many more.
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Trust Consultant
Flexible working, Hybrid or Remote
**This role has now been filled however we are always keen to speak to candidates within the sector for future opportunites.**
The Talent Set is delighted to be working in partnership with a children’s charity to recruit a proactive and experienced Trust Fundraiser. This role will focus on enhancing fundraising efforts for a major refurbishment of one of their largest children’s hospitals. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing funds to support a significant renovation project that will introduce enhanced multi-functional spaces, improved accessibility, a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade, and a brighter, modernised environment designed to better support the families the charity serves.
If you have a track record of success in fundraising, a collaborative mindset, and the drive to help us seize new opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and write persuasive grant proposals and funding applications for identified opportunities.
- Engage with donors and funding bodies to build and maintain strong relationships, ensuring alignment with project goals and funding requirements.
- Research and identify additional funding opportunities to expand the project's funding base
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information and insights for crafting compelling narratives that effectively communicate the project's impact and needs.
Person Specification:
- Demonstrated success in securing funding from grant-giving organisations, with a strong track record in achieving financial targets.
- Experience in obtaining funding for major capital projects, showcasing the ability to manage large-scale funding initiatives.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to craft tailored messages for various audiences and stakeholders.
- Strong collaborative skills, able to work closely with the Appeal Project Team to gather necessary information and ensure the completion of high-quality applications.
- Keen attention to detail and the capability to manage multiple deadlines effectively, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
To be considered, please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
We are recruiting for a Temporary special events officer for a high profile health charity . Working with the Special Events Manager the Special Events Officer will support in the creation and management of a special events programme aimed at engaging major donors, corporates, and trusts.
Office-based in London with some flexibility to work remotely. During event days out of hours work will be required.
The Role
Supporting the co-ordination and delivery of our high-quality events programme.
Working alongside staff, committees and senior volunteers to raise income from special events.
Support the special events manager in correctly tracking and recording income and expenditure for events and ensuring they are delivered within agreed budgets.
Monitoring and reporting on events.
Cross divisional collaboration and event delivery.
Leading on business-as-usual events and supporting on larger fundraising events.
Working with event suppliers, helping to source and secure high-end venues within budget, as well as working with production companies and catering, ensuring we work with the best and most cost-effective suppliers.
Support fundraisers to deliver income from high-net-worth audiences
The Candidate
Experience of organising high quality special events, targeting high net worth individuals
Experience of working with volunteer committees and engaging high net worth individuals in delivering events
Experience tracking expenditure against budgets
Experience of working within and closely with colleagues to support their donor engagement.
Experience in managing external suppliers
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
**Exciting Interim Opportunity: Advice Service Manager**
On behalf of our client, a well-established advice and support organisation in East Berkshire, we are seeking an experienced Interim Advice Service Manager for a 6-month contract. This is a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership role, ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to the local community.
About the Role:
As the Interim Advice Service Manager, you will be instrumental in maintaining smooth operations while the organisation undergoes a structural review and recruits a permanent Head of Advice. This role involves managing a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, ensuring the highest quality advice is provided to those in need. With an immediate start required, this role is critical in ensuring continuity and stability in the advice service during this transition period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage daily operations of the advice service, ensuring staff and volunteers are effectively supported, trained, and supervised.
- Maintain and improve the quality of advice delivered to clients across a range of areas, including housing, debt, employment, and benefits.
- Support the expansion of the volunteer team, particularly in the delivery of services in the Slough area.
- Work closely with the Chief Officer and interim Head of Advice on service planning, ensuring staffing and resources are in place to meet demand.
- Contribute to the organisation’s ongoing review of advice service structure, with a focus on long-term sustainability.
Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience in managing advice services or similar roles, with a track record of delivering high-quality performance.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop staff and volunteers.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organisation.
- Expertise in advice areas such as housing, benefits, debt, and employment, ensuring that staff and volunteers are supported in handling complex cases.
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a busy and evolving environment.
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (FT, pro-rata for part-time).
- 6-month interim contract, with the possibility of part-time reduced hours for exceptional candidates (minimum 30 hours per week).
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays.
- Flexible hybrid working, with offices in Bracknell and Maidenhead and outreach services in Slough.
- Free parking and access to an employee perks and assistance programme.
If you are an experienced advice service professional looking for a rewarding interim opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Recruitment Administrator / Coordinator (Temporary Position)
We are currently seeking Recruitment Administrators / Coordinators for a prestigious client in the higher education sector, with immediate start on a temporary basis until the New Year, with potential for permanent positions for top performers.
This role involves high-volume recruitment administration, including generating contracts and offer letters, conducting pre-employment checks, and managing payroll entries. We are looking for detail-oriented candidates with strong customer service skills, and experience in recruitment administration, ideally within higher education or a similar environment.
You will work within a collaborative team, each responsible for different recruitment areas across professional services, academic, clinical, or research roles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a seamless recruitment administration service to employees and managers, ensuring all documentation is accurate and professional.
- Respond to queries via internal communication platforms within agreed timeframes.
- Ensure data accuracy on HR systems and employee records platforms.
- Run reports using HR systems and Excel to track and manage workloads.
- Manage large, varied workloads, meeting multiple deadlines.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Corporate Services to provide exceptional service.
- Work flexibly to meet changing department needs.
Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of two days in the office per week.
If you're organised, adaptable, and thrive in a busy environment, we’d love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced, higher education recruitment environment.
We are seeking a Temporary Executive Assistant and Business Administrator to join a prestigious professional medical organisation in London. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the organisation, supporting its senior leadership team, particularly the President.
Position Details:
- Location: London (Hybrid)
- Working Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
- Contract Type: Temporary
- Hourly Rate: £20.16
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level executive administrative support to the President and, when required, other senior leaders.
- Serve as the main point of contact between the President and both internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage the President’s inbox, handle complex diary events, and ensure effective meeting preparations.
- Support internal and external meetings, governance processes, and College business administration tasks.
- Draft and respond to communications, ensuring smooth flow of information.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in senior-level administrative and secretariat roles.
- Ability to manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, and communicate professionally across all levels.
- Familiarity with governance processes, such as committee administration and preparation of formal minutes.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office365, MS Teams, and Zoom.
- Experience in healthcare, NHS, or professional membership environments is desirable.
Key Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
- Flexibility and resilience under pressure.
If you thrive in a dynamic, professional environment and possess a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Role: Project Coordinator
Duration: Approx. 3-4 months (September to January)
Hours: 35 per week
Hybrid Working: 2 days a week in the central London office, with more time in the office during training.
Salary: £26K - £30K
Are you highly organised, tech-savvy, and thrive in fast-paced environments? We're looking for a dynamic Project Coordinator to join an education charity on a temporary basis, from late September until January.
About the Role: As the Project Coordinator, you’ll be the driving force behind the smooth operation of the digital education programme. From managing bookings and coordinating logistics to liaising with stakeholders and external suppliers, every day brings variety and responsibility. You’ll track programme expenses, update resources, and ensure seamless communication between educators, suppliers, and the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee programme booking system and process new requests swiftly.
- Maintain close contact with teachers, freelance educators, and colleagues.
- Manage the shared inbox, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.
- Handle logistics, liaising with suppliers and overseeing equipment maintenance.
- Track expenses, update templates, and compile participation statistics.
What We’re Looking For:
- Super organised with excellent multitasking and problem-solving skills.
- A confident communicator on the phone, in person, and via email.
- Comfortable using Outlook, Excel, and eager to learn new tech like VR.
- Understanding of budgets and sticking to them!
- Bonus: Knowledge of the education sector and school environments.
This is a varied role with room for creativity and collaboration. If you’re ready to jump into a dynamic role, working with a passionate team, apply today.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Communications Manager (9 Month Mat Leave)
£33,112 per annum
London
STOP THE TRAFFIK is disrupting the criminal business of human trafficking. We are prevention-focused and intelligence-led. Our communications plays a critical role in raising awareness of this horrific human rights abuse, uplifting the stories of those with lived experience, and amplifying why investing in prevention is the future.
We are seeking a highly skilled and resourceful Communications Manager to cover a 9-month maternity leave period. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, design, and social media management, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining brand integrity.
Responsibilities:
· Creating and implementing communication strategies that align with STOP THE TRAFFIK’s goals and objectives. This includes monitoring and analysing live trends (i.e., on social media) to adapt and refine existing strategies.
· Write and edit compelling content for newsletters, blog posts, social media, and other channels in both long-form and short-form.
· Support our Fundraising & Development Team to produce effective individual giving campaigns through powerful visual assets and a strong, impactful narrative.
· Ensure team output upholds brand consistency and integrity across all platforms.
· Develop engaging content, including videos, posts, and case studies, that highlights real-life case studies from our team’s programmes to effectively showcase the impact of our work.
· Manage key partnerships with PR, brand, and marketing agencies who support our organisation.
Benefits:
· A friendly, supportive team
· Opportunity to work directly with global brands and experts around the world
· Encouragement and autonomy to present new ideas and lead on solutions
· The opportunity to join a cash benefit healthcare scheme for low monthly contributions, which can also cover your partner and children
· A corporate eye-care scheme
· Life insurance
· A non-contributory Grouped Personal Pension Scheme, where we pay a 7% contribution of your gross salary into your pension pot (you can choose to personally contribute if you wish)
· Life insurance
· An annual leave allowance of 27 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 1 day annually up to 33 days
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employment policies, including flexible working policy which reflect the needs of our staff In-house and external training opportunities
Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Please visit the Oasis UK Charity website to find out where to email your CV. Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is September 30th 2024.
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
I am delighted to be working with a fantastic charity in search of an Interim Finance Manager. This is a full-time, London based hybrid role for 6-months. As Finance Manager you will have responsibility for primarily the management accounts of the Charity. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager, the Head of Foundation and the rest of the Senior Leadership team to ensure that the Charity is financially controlled and effectively and efficiently managed in all areas of operation.
The Finance Manager is ‘hands-on’ leading and managing on the Foundation targets set out within the Foundation’s five year ‘Grow & Improve’ strategy. He/she works across all of the Foundation’s operations team and the Business team to ensure that all parts of the Charity are well managed and financially controlled, building the base on which the Foundation can continue to thrive and grow.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts on a timely basis and assistance with the timely preparation of the Finance Report for the regular Trustee meetings.
Assist to ensure that the Charity complies with all financial, reporting and record keeping requirements.
Assist with compliance issues with the Charity Commission and Companies House and associated regulations.
Support the development and implementation of the ‘Grow and Improve’ strategy, in close partnership with the Senior Finance Manager, Head of Foundation and the Senior Leadership Team with an ability to challenge ideas.
A Finance expert, who can support peers and staff to develop their financial competencies, while ensuring staff feel valued and respected to excel in their roles.
You demonstrate the business acumen and relationship building skills to financially manage and control the Charity including assistance with the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts and to manage the day to day financial transactions.
You have the skills and experience to manage and maintain the necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management on a cost effective basis.
Support on the writing of grant applications and reporting.
If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, please apply online today!
I am excited to be working with an amazing international huma rights charity in search of a Digital Assistant. This is an immediate start, part-time (30hrs per week), London based hybrid (1 day in office bi-weekly) role for around 3-months. As the Digital Assistant your role will be to support the maintenance, development, reporting and monitoring of the organisation’s website.
Main duties:
Create visually appealing pages using the WordPress Gutenberg page builder in collaboration with colleagues, providing guidance on layout and content presentation.
Implement content updates on the WordPress CMS, ensuring the site is dynamic and up to date, including refreshing hero banners based on agreed priorities.
Study site analytics and make recommendations for UX improvements to address user pain points.
Ensure accessibility compliance, regularly monitoring the site for accessibility, making fixes, and suggesting improvements.
Troubleshoot bugs or errors under the guidance of the HDE and escalate to the web development agency when necessary.
Conduct quality assurance using tools like Google Search Console, performance checks, and broken link checker software.
Advise colleagues on on-page SEO, using Yoast to improve page rankings.
Provide support to web editors by troubleshooting upload issues and assisting with the creation and approval of web resources to ensure adherence to style guidelines and upload procedures.
Onboard new web editors, giving training sessions and updating the web editor’s guide and style guide when necessary.
Source and edit photography for news stories and web pages, maintaining an organized image folder structure with properly labelled and captioned images.
Assist with monthly website reports, using tools such as Matomo.
Review and action web contact requests, providing timely support with requests based on HDE guidance.
Support digital development projects as requested by the HDE.
Maintain the CRM by supporting data updates as necessary.
Process supplier invoices and assist with administrative tasks related to digital projects.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!
I am delighted to be working with an amazing children’s charity in search of an Interim Recruiter. This is a full-time, London based hybrid (1 day per week in office) role for around 3-months. As the Recruiter you will work alongside the Resourcing Manager to implement a more proactive approach to talent acquisition at the organisation and strengthen the inclusive recruitment practice across the organisation.
Main duties:
Collaborate with the Resourcing Manager and Diversity and Inclusion to Lead, to enable the organisation to enhance inclusion best practice in our recruitment
Manage the end-to-end inclusive recruitment process, policies and Applicant tracking System, using that knowledge to advise, guide and equip recruiting managers to employ inclusion best practice in their recruitment campaigns.
Advise, coach, provide proactive search support to recruiting managers to develop a successful campaign first time
Talent map and attract passive applicants to apply for vacancies, using all available candidate databases
Use LinkedIn Recruiter and other online platforms and resources to develop talent pools by researching, identifying and engaging with a diverse range of candidates, demonstrating the charities values at all candidate touch points
Alongside the Resourcing Manager, deliver training in best practice inclusive recruitment.
Liaise with People Assistants to review the job advertising and marketing materials in line with the brand and tone of voice
Support the design and delivery of recruitment data and analytics, to inform and track progress and improve practice.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
I am excited to be working with an amazing support charity in search of an HR Restructure Manager. This is an immediate start, part-time (3- 4 days per week), hybrid, temp role for around 3-months. This role will see you support the CEO and team leaders in providing end-to-end support in remodelling and restructuring their particular areas of the organisation.
Main duties:
Work with the CEO and team leaders in project managing the remodelling and restructuring to deliver an operational HR model to meet current and future organisational needs
Ensure all rationale for change is both legally and commercially robust to form the basis of any subsequent consultation proposal documentation.
Responsible for developing and writing detailed job descriptions and person specifications including competencies.
Work with the CEO in managing the consultation process with employees to ensure the detail is both understood and implemented
Plan and execute the programme of individual staff consultations for those impacted by the organisational restructure, including face-to-face and remote interviewing as appropriate
Drive, influence and support the cultural and people aspects of organisational change, structure and people processes and improvement initiatives in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness in people management.
Develop a communication strategy for any remodelling exercise as part of the project plan.
Experience:
Extensive hands-on experience in organisational restructuring and remodelling
Experience of working within not-for-profit organisations
Solid project management experience
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online, I would love to have a conversation with you!
We are recruiting for a Temporary Event Support Specialist to assist with the planning and execution of an upcoming event. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event planning and be experienced with using event management platforms like Cvent or others, be able to work in a fact paced , dynamic environment,
Hybrid working 2 days in the London Office
Role
Coordinate Cvent Platform Oversee the setup and ongoing management of the Cvent event platform, including handling registration, updating the event website, and serving as the primary point of contact for any platform-related issues.
Contribute to the invitation and registration process Update the necessary trackers based on the information from the events management platform and vice versa.
Compile Internal Documents Gather, organise, and maintain all necessary internal documents for the Africa Forum.
Compile External Documents Assemble and manage external documentation related to the event.
Graphic Design Create and design visual content for the Forum, ensuring brand consistency.
The Candidate
Event Planning Experience Proven experience in event planning, with a strong understanding of event logistics.
Attention to Detail High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially in compiling documents and managing digital platforms.
Event Management Platforms Experience Familiarity with Cvent or similar event management platforms is strongly preferred.
Graphic Design Skills Proficiency in graphic design tools and software to create professional, visually appealing content is strongly preferred.
Language Skills It would be preferable if the person is proficient or has a working understanding of the French language. This is not a requirement
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Salary: £24,713.78 per annum pro-rated plus £5023.71 London weighting pro-rated
Location: Somerset House and other Shelter pop-up shop locations
Contract: Fixed Term contract until January 2025
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Closing date: Tuesday the 1st of October at 11:30pm
This role is being advertised as a Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.
We’re looking for confident and influential people who want to be at the heart of their local community looking for an opportunity to have control of creative merchandising within managing a Shelter shop. Do you have experience of managing a team whilst also empowering and motivating individuals? If so, then this could be the role for you at then join Shelter as a Shop Manager at our Somerset House pop-up and other pop-up shop opportunities.
About you
You will need to be an active team player and be able to demonstrate how you’ve managed and motivated a team previously beyond expectations and experience of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role.
Have a good knowledge of recruiting and developing a diverse team and how you have supported and motivated teams to progress and how you would bring these skills into this position.
You will need to have good communication skills to engage with the local community to seek out new opportunities to increase the shops contribution to help further Shelter’s cause. You will develop your own and your teams’ interests in merchandising the shop attracting customers and continually develop yours and your team’s knowledge of Shelter, who we are and what we do.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement in all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
Shelter helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £24,102.00 per annum, pro-rated plus £5023 London Weighting per annum, pro-rated
Location: Somerset House pop up shop and other pop-up locations
Contract: Fixed term contract until January 2025
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday the 1st of October at 11:30pm
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Somerset House pop-up shop and other pop-up shop locations. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent.
We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.
Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.