Retail / Sales Jobs
Join our retail team as an Assistant Shop Manager at our Dorking shop and support the Shop Manager to maximise shop profit by achieving budgeted income, controlling shop expenditure in line with the shop's budget, and by recruiting and retaining a motivated team of volunteers. You will support the promotion of sustainable shopping and the shop’s social media to increase audience reach, attract customers, donors and volunteer supporters to deliver the Retail Strategy.
Income generation
- To support the Shop Manager to manage the Retail budget to achieve agreed targets:
- Help maximise shop sales by achieving agreed targets both through donated stock and bought in/new goods. This involves proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed amounts and stock planning.
- Achieve Gift Aid sales conversion target through maximising new donor sign up and encouraging repeat donations.
- Achieve the shops additional fundraising activities i.e., Christmas appeal sales targets through involving the shops team.
- Maintain high levels of shop presentation by merchandising and housekeeping to agreed standards as set out in the Shops Operations manual.
- Managing the stock levels of bought in/new goods, to include ordering of more stock as and when necessary.
- Assist in holding and attending Fundraising events to promote the awareness of The Children’s Trust.
- Source links with local communities to promote Retail in the community via media and other sources.
- Role involves a degree of manual handling in the sorting and lifting of stock.
- Job Purpose
- Job Description
- Duties and Responsibilities
Administration and compliance
- To ensure adherence to The Children’s Trust policies and procedures, in particular ensuring full compliance of the shops in line with all Health & Safety legislation, Trading Standards, Risk Assessments, Gift Aid, Lottery and all other legal or statutory requirements:
- Assist in controlling shop expenditure through effective cost control of weekly expenses.
- Ensure minimum losses of both stock and cash by following bank and till procedures and safeguarding the property of The Children’s Trust at all times.
- Adhere to all Policies and Procedures including those relating to the compliance with Health and Safety responsibilities, Gift Aid and Lottery.
- Complete all administration to meet the requirements, standard and deadlines for whom this work is produced.
- Embrace the change and development of new technology in the shop, for example The Loop (internal intranet) and Chariot (EPOS till system).
- Timely efficient responses to requests for information including voice and email messages.
- To fulfil any other agreed duties that may at times be reasonably required.
Personnel and Training
- To support the Shop Manager to ensure the Shop’s team are recruited, retained and developed:
- Led by the Shop Manager - provides positive, visible and proactive leadership to the Shops team.
- Assist in managing all employees and volunteers within the Shop in accordance with the aims and values of The Children’s Trust.
- Deputise and be accountable for all Shop Manager duties as and when necessary, in their absence due to sickness, holiday or recruitment.
- Assist the Shop Manager to recruit, induct, support, train and retain team of shop volunteers.
- Attend where appropriate, training courses relevant to the development of the role and Retail Sales meetings if required and cascade information to team as appropriate.
- Assist at other shops if requested and where reasonable.
- Carry out duties in accordance with Trust #Promises.
Customer Service
- To ensure customer care and quality of service.
- Provide excellent customer care through quality of service, dealing with complaints both efficiently and effectively, and having a good understanding of what The Children’s Trust does.
- Support other shops and fundraising colleagues as and when necessary.
Registered Charity 
501 - 1000
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Entry Level Wildlife Fundraiser
No experience necessary!
Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!
Are you able to deliver fantastic customer service, and would you like to work for an organisation that is making a big difference to our natural world?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working people person to work in Burton Mere Wetlands' visitor centre at the heart of our Dee Estuary reserve.
*The ideal candidate will be close enough to Dee Estuary to commute daily.
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands
Ref: JAN20256830
Location: Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sun, 16th Feb 2025
What’s the role about?
The Dee Estuary is one of the charity’s largest and most diverse reserves spanning over 6000 hectares straddling the England-Wales border. Habitats range from tidal saltmarsh, mudflats, sand dune and shingle beach to the freshwater reedbed, wet grassland and ancient woodland at Burton Mere Wetlands, where the increasingly popular visitor facilities serve as the gateway to the estuary’s impressive wildlife spectacles.
As a member of the Dee Estuary team, you’ll work alongside passionate staff and volunteers to welcome visitors, share the conservation significance of this remarkable reserve, and inspire support for the charity through fundraising and membership recruitment.
What we’re looking for:
You don’t need prior fundraising experience—we’ll provide full training!
While expert wildlife knowledge isn’t required, you’ll need:
· A passion for conservation and protecting nature.
· Strong communication skills and an engaging personality.
· The ability to tell compelling stories and inspire others.
· Resilience and a results-driven mindset and willingness to work toward membership targets.
· Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends in any given month.
· Full drivers license valid for use in the UK
Here’s what we offer:
· A set salary—no commission-based work - Pro-rata for seasonal role
· 34 days’ annual leave (including eight bank holidays, pro-rata).
· Full training and a comprehensive induction
Additional information
This role is workings 4 days per week - weekend work required.
Please read through the FAQs and candidate guidance notes attached before applying.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position you will be asked to upload a CV and complete a short online application form with cover letter option - For any role/application enquires please contact the team when you start to apply.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 16th February 2025. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy, and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse team, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature.
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
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Retail Support Manager
Richmond, Northallerton and Pickering with regular travel across the Yorkshire region
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 Retail Support Manager, 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
As our Retail Support Manager, you will provide management cover at retail locations as required by the charity. Supporting the Retail Area Manager, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop that you are covering, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will:
- Provide management cover at Retail locations as required by the charity currently including but not limited to Richmond, Northallerton and Pickering Shops. This may also expand to include additional locations as the charity’s number of shops grows however depending on the role holder’s geographic location, we can agree which areas will be covered.
- Lead a team of volunteers to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
- Deliver any volunteer training required and make every effort to create a welcoming and happy environment.
- Responsible for volunteer training and engagement, ensuring the volunteer management system is actively kept up to date in the absence of the Shop Manager.
- Ensure there is management cover and sufficient volunteers to operate all trading hours.
- Ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
- Responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes at each location.
- Prepare and complete all shop administration including cash handling and banking functions to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to charity policy and procedures at each location.
- Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- To be ideally educated to A Level or equivalent.
- To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
- To have experience of meeting and exceeding targets within a retail environment
- To be highly organised with good time management skills.
- To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- To be able to motivate self and others.
- To have demonstrably strong planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income are desirable.
- To have a full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle and ability and willingness to travel across Yorkshire.
- A willingness and ability to safely lone work.
- To be willing 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 2 references
- A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
- A DBS check at enhanced level.
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 10 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Retail Support Manager
Leeds, Yeadon and Ilkley with regular travel across the Yorkshire region
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 Retail Support Manager, 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
As our Retail Support Manager, you will provide management cover at retail locations as required by the charity. Supporting the Retail Area Manager, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop that you are covering, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will:
- Provide management cover at Retail locations as required by the charity currently including but not limited to Leeds, Yeadon and Ilkley Shops. This may also expand to include additional locations as the charity’s number of shops grows however depending on the role holder’s geographic location, we can agree which areas will be covered.
- Lead a team of volunteers to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
- Deliver any volunteer training required and make every effort to create a welcoming and happy environment.
- Responsible for volunteer training and engagement, ensuring the volunteer management system is actively kept up to date in the absence of the Shop Manager.
- Ensure there is management cover and sufficient volunteers to operate all trading hours.
- Ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
- Responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes at each location.
- Prepare and complete all shop administration including cash handling and banking functions to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to charity policy and procedures at each location.
- Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- To be ideally educated to A Level or equivalent.
- To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
- To have experience of meeting and exceeding targets within a retail environment
- To be highly organised with good time management skills.
- To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- To be able to motivate self and others.
- To have demonstrably strong planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income are desirable.
- To have a full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle and ability and willingness to travel across Yorkshire.
- A willingness and ability to safely lone work.
- To be willing 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 2 references
- A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
- A DBS check at enhanced level.
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 10 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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0 Hour Contract (as and when required)
£12.00 per hour
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 - Please note this a peripatetic role so the successful candidate will be required to work at multiple locations. These are the Newark, Sutton, New Ollerton and Retford Shops
We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
We are looking for a Regional (Peripatetic) Sessional Shop Assistant to cover four of our shops in the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire areas. These shops are the Newark, Sutton, New Ollerton and Retford shops and you would need to have access to your own transport or if not there would be a requirement to use public transport to fully cover these shops. All travel expenses would be covered.
Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.
We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instil an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.
It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Managers to be the best, then this is the place for you!
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children's Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.
This vacancy closes at midnight on Friday 21st February 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 7th February.
Interview date to be confirmed.
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About the job role
Our Retail team is expanding! We are looking for a flexible person with experience in retail sales to join our friendly team. Ideally, the successful applicant will also have sales experience in clothing or fashion within a charity environment.
About you
You will need:
- Previous retail sales experience.
- To be willing and able to work flexibly, Tuesday to Saturday (37.5 hours per week).
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Where you will work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity, and as such, it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service.
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events.
- Season ticket/welfare loans.
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services.
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 14 February 2025.
Interview date: 25 February 2025.
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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Contract: Permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid, 3 days on site, 2 days at home, working 5 out of 7 days)
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: St Luke’s Hospice Waverley Superstore, Unit 7, Waverley Industrial Park, Hailsham Drive, Harrow HA1 4TR
To lead and develop St Luke’s online sales operations, maximising revenue through various e-commerce platforms and building a strong online sales team.
Main Duties
- Build and lead the online sales team to maximise online sales profits by setting and maintaining high standards of online listings, stock control, and customer/donor care while containing operating costs.
- Manage and develop the Online Sales team – both staff and volunteers.
- Establish new income streams via different online selling platforms.
- Work closely with the Operations & E-commerce Manager and DC Manager to ensure effective day-to-day running of the business.
- Develop efficient procedures and systems and provide clear operating guidelines to staff and volunteers.
- Collaborate with the Hospice’s Communications team to influence content on company websites and social media to drive sales and awareness of our online offering.
- Manage online team staff recruitment, induction, and training programmes in conjunction with the Operations and E-commerce Manager & HR.
- Develop volunteer recruitment and training in conjunction with shop-based staff and the Retail Volunteering Development Manager.
- Ensure the implementation of weekly reporting through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to aid in the management and support of the online operation.
- Contribute to forward planning and online sales development.
- Monitor and respond to market conditions, tailoring stock mix to opportunities and competitor activity.
- Seek and develop innovative new online trading and business opportunities to increase income.
- Ensure all orders are confirmed and customers are communicated with effectively.
- Ensure posting and packaging are done on time.
- Maintain familiarity with eBay’s policies.
- Perform regular analysis of key competitors.
- Ensure consistent standards across all online areas.
- Promote Gift Aid where appropriate.
- Carry out any other duties or general tasks as may reasonably be required within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, the title of the post, and its grading, as requested by the Line Manager or their higher level of authority.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience with eBay and other selling and buying platforms.
- Experience in pricing and listing retail products online.
- Ability to understand and analyse sales figures.
- Ability to manage and lead a team.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Logical and analytical approach to work.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Strong commitment to customer service.
- Imagination and initiative.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to implement change effectively.
- A good standard of education including numeracy and IT skills.
Desirable:
- Social media knowledge.
- Knowledge of Thriftify and Shopiago or any other multichannel selling platform.
- Previous experience in the Charity sector.
Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments need to be made during any part of the recruitment process.
St Luke’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reporting to the Head of Fundraising/CEO, the post holder will manage and oversee a growing programme of fundraising whilst working to build a pipeline of corporate partners to deliver ambitious income targets. At Dreams Come True (DCT), we are looking for an exceptional candidate who can hit the ground running and spearhead growth across the corporate programme. You’ll need strong evidence of managing partners and programmes from diverse income streams and raising significant income (5-6 figures).
We are searching for a manager who is a self-starter and happy working independently to steward our wonderful partners whilst driving income. You’ll have a solid ability to adapt your communication style with stakeholders and knowledge of what corporate programme works best for a variety of industries.
Key Responsibilities
General
- A proven track record of raising income against targets and KPIs and securing partnerships that are 5-6 figures.
- Experience in building bespoke high-value partnerships with a range of engagement and strategic KPIs.
- Responsible for delivering high-value partnerships and implementing excellent stewardship to current corporate partners, maximising value and opportunities to drive income.
- Account manage a varied portfolio of current corporate partnerships.
- Build and develop a pipeline of new opportunities including commercial, sponsorship, pro-bono, employee fundraising, and Charity of the Year.
- Adept at developing strong corporate fundraising plans to underpin the DCT organisational strategy
- The ability to write and present compelling and expertly written cases for support for a range of audiences, including creative propositions and proposals.
- Develop strong propositions and pitches to secure new partners.
- Mine new business opportunities, striving to achieve and exceed KPI goals.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships at all levels, to secure long-term commitment
- Work collaboratively with the senior team to share corporate best practices and insights
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADto join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary of £34,241 - £43,046 per annum.The role is home based in the UK with National travel.
About the RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD role:
The Retail Business Development Lead is responsible for driving growth and expanding the charity's footprint of café and convenience shop locations. This role involves identifying and targeting new business opportunities, both within existing channels of operation and in new areas. Building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders, and working with colleagues to respond to tenders and present to key decision makers to maximise new openings and net contribution to the charity.
Hours: 35 hours per week, normally Monday to Friday
Benefits
- 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
- A great pension scheme
- 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
- Enhanced Family Leave schemes
- An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
- A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
- Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
- Opportunities to discuss flexible working
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society
What you'll bring as our RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD:
Knowledge
- Proven knowledge of business development and sales processes.
- Well connected within the hospitality and retail sectors.
- Advantageous to have knowledge, experience and understanding of NHS Trusts/Boards.
- Understanding of public sector procurement and bid management.
Skills
- Be able to propose new business development opportunities with corresponding research and analysis.
- Ability to present complex information at a variety of levels, both in person and on paper.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Results orientated with a strong driven to achieve targets, self motivated.
- Effective problem-solving skills and proactive approach.
- Strong IT skills including Excel for financial modelling and PowerPoint for presentations.
Experience
- Ideally educated to degree level.
- Business development experience gained within the hospitality, retail or voluntary sectors and clearly evidenced success at delivering new, financially viable business opportunities.
- Experienced in analysing PQQ and other contractual requirements.
Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity.
If you feel have the skills and experience to become our RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!
The closing date for this role is 24 February 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.
Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.
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37 hours per week, over 7 days, to include Saturdays and Sundays
£25,253 Start with progression up to £25,963
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: Leigh-on-Sea 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.
Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Have you got Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge in 2025?
We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in the Leigh-on-Sea Shop, you will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
As a Shop Manager you will manage 2 Assistant Shop Managers along with a team of diverse Volunteers, you will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this is the place for you.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is at midnight on Wednesday 19th February. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Wednesday 5th February onwards.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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37 hours per week (5 days out of 6 - 7 trading days)
£25,253.25 per annum
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.
Location: Sherwood
Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Have you got Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge ? We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in Sherwood. You will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.
You will make a real difference to young people in this Country by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
As a Shop Manager you will manage an Assistant Shop Manager along with a team of diverse Volunteers, you will need to demonstrate that you possess 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.
f you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this role for you.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for 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 midnight on Wednesday 18th February 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Wednesday 4th February onwards.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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Entry Level Fundraiser
Are you seeking a role that combines your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills? Join Europe’s largest nature conservation charity as a Fundraiser and help make a real impact!
We are currently hiring for two exiting opportunities:
• Seasonal Fundraiser to work at the reserve over the summer: 7 months contract working 37.5 hours per week - We reserve the right to extend make permanent at any time.
• Permanent Fundraiser: Permanent contract working 37.5 hours per week.
You don’t have to have fundraising experience, as full training will be provided.
Please specify in your cover letter which contract you are applying for, or indicate if you are interested in both!
The ideal candidate will be close enough to South Stack to commute daily.
Position: Fundraiser South Stack Reserve
Ref: JAN20256140
Location: South Stack Reserve - Holy Island, near Holyhead on Anglesey
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per Annum
Contract: Fixed-Term/Perm
Closing Date: Sun, 16th Feb 2025. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
What’s the role about?
The reserve is located on Holy Island, near Holyhead on Anglesey, and features a rich variety of habitats, including heathland, farmland, cliffs, coastline, and ocean. It is particularly significant for its population of breeding choughs, with approximately 14 breeding pairs calling the reserve home. At certain times of the year, non-breeding flocks of up to 30 choughs can also be spotted. To support these birds, we actively manage the lowland coastal heathland and farmland to maintain optimal nesting and feeding conditions.
As a member of the South Stack team, you’ll work alongside passionate staff and volunteers to welcome visitors, share the conservation significance of this remarkable reserve, and inspire support for the charity through fundraising and membership recruitment.
What we’re looking for:
You don’t need prior fundraising experience—we’ll provide full training!
While expert wildlife knowledge isn’t required, you’ll need:
• A passion for conservation and protecting nature.
• Strong communication skills and an engaging personality.
• The ability to tell compelling stories and inspire others.
• Resilience and a results-driven mindset and willingness to work toward targets.
Here’s what we offer:
• Flexible contracts: choose between 3, 4, or 5 days per week
• A set salary—no commission-based work - Pro-rata for seasonal role
• 34 days’ annual leave (including eight bank holidays, pro-rata).
• Full training and a comprehensive induction
Additional Information
Please note that in order to be considered for this position you will be asked to upload a CV and complete a short online application form. Please specify in your cover letter which contract you are applying for, or indicate if you are interested in both!
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse charity, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK to be offered an employment contract.
You may have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Office, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Membership Fundraising, Membership Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Customer Service, Hospitality, Retail.
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
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Do you have retail experience with the potential to support the leadership of a small team? Do you have a passion for delivering great standards and developing others? Do you want to be part of something exciting that will truly make a difference to the lives of people around you?
Then we might have the perfect job for you!
Assistant Shop Manager (Cheltenham)
Location: Cheltenham
Hours of work: 16-40 hours per week, across 2-5 days (including Saturdays)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £23,880.12 FTE (£11.45 per hour)
At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re going big on charity retail. We already have nine shops located in Westbury-on-Trym, Yate, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cinderford, Bath, Thornbury and Keynsham but plan to open up to four new shops a year over the next five years, giving our charity a physical presence in the heart of communities we have served since 2007.
The shops will sell a variety of goods, as well as being a hub for our charity activity locally. Our shops need to perform well financially to help fund our lifesaving service, but we also want them to be a place where everyone feels welcome, the local community can learn life-saving skills and former patients or supporters can pop in for a chat.
We are looking for an experienced retail team member who can support the financial delivery, team engagement and community presence in our Cheltenham shop. In return, we offer a competitive salary, the opportunity to be part of an amazing retail team and involvement in the exciting variety that retail growth will bring. We also believe strongly in developing individuals’ leadership skills and provide development opportunities.
GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.
You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.
Applications will close when sufficient high-quality applications are received.
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences as part of our keen commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.
Please Note: All retail staff are required to undertake a Basic DBS check due to their contact with vulnerable people and the public. Further information can be accessed in our Ex-Offenders Policy which is accessible on our website.
No agencies please.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you have retail experience with the potential to support the leadership of a small team?
Do you have a passion for delivering great standards and developing others?
Do you want to be part of something exciting that will truly make a difference to the lives of people around you?
Then we might have the perfect job for you!
Role: Assistant Shop Manager
Location: Portishead
Salary: £23,880.12 FTE
Hours: 16-40 hours per week, across 2-5 days, including Saturdays
Duration: Permanent
At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re going big on charity retail. We already have nine shops located in Westbury-on-Trym, Yate, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cinderford, Bath, Thornbury and Keynsham but plan to open up to four new shops a year over the next five years, giving our charity a physical presence in the heart of communities we have served since 2007. Our Portishead shop is one of our next to open, so this is a superb opportunity.
The shops will sell a variety of goods, as well as being a hub for our charity activity locally. Our shops need to perform well financially to help fund our lifesaving service, but we also want them to be a place where everyone feels welcome, the local community can learn life-saving skills and former patients or supporters can pop in for a chat.
We are looking for an experienced retail team member who can support the financial delivery, team engagement and community presence in our new Portishead shop. In return, we offer a competitive salary, the opportunity to be part of an amazing retail team and involvement in the exciting variety that retail growth will bring. We also believe strongly in developing individuals’ leadership skills and provide development opportunities.
GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.
You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences as part of our keen commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.
Please Note: All retail staff are required to undertake a Basic DBS check due to their contact with vulnerable people and the public. Further information can be accessed in our Ex-Offenders Policy which is accessible on the website.
No agencies please.
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Part time 21 hours per week [over 7 days to include Sundays]
£23,436.25 FTE - £13,301.66 pro rata with annual progression up to £23,696.84 FTE - £13,449.56 pro rata
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 – Mill Rd Cambridge
We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Mill Rd Shop Cambridge. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.
We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instill an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.
It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children’s Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.
This vacancy closes at midnight on Monday 17th February 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Monday 3rd February onwards.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
