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An exciting job for a motivated, experienced retail manager, that wants to really make a difference. The Store Manager will oversee and expand our charity retail operation at our superstore on Barns Road in Oxford.

Our mission is ending homelessness and you can play a vital part.  The Store Manager is responsible for running our thriving store, selling donated furniture and household goods seven days a week and driving revenue to support our work. This exciting role also involves managing a strong team of staff and volunteers to meet income targets and enhance a thriving, profitable, retail social enterprise. The role supports our values and brand and provides effective leadership, training, and development to staff.  Working closely with our Learning & Development manager and Community manager delivering work experience and learning and development opportunities to the ex-homeless men and women [known as companions] who live within the nearby Emmaus community. Your role will embrace customer service, merchandising, staff supervision and everything else you’d expect in a retail environment, plus overseeing house clearance services and a fleet of five vans that play a crucial role to collect donated items and deliver customer purchases. 

There will never be a dull day in this role and it will suit an individual that is flexible, committed and gains fulfillment from not only acheiving sales targets but also helping people acheive positive change in thier lives.

This is an incredibily rewarding job that involves working directly with the charities beneficies so you get thesee te impact on our work on a day to day basis. The successful candidate will also beneift from a development & training packeage to enable them to further develop their skills & knowledge and take their career to the next level.

You'll also be joining a diverse international movement committed to ending poverty and suffering around the globe

So, if you have great communications skills, experience of retail management and working with vulnerable people and a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.

Do you have the resilience and motivation to lead a new enhanced semi-independent service in Bristol?

We are looking for a Team Manager to join the Bristol Women’s Pathway. In this role you will oversee a new semi-independent service designed to support people with medium/high support needs who may have experienced barriers in accessing pathways or challenges maintaining stability in other supported accommodation settings. The service is made up of a group of small, accessible 10 bed or self-contained units where clients will be supported to maintain their accommodation and recovery through an asset based and fully trauma informed approach. The team will work with a focus on initial stabilising, moving to building hope, ambition and self-worth/esteem in an individual and person-centred way.

The semi-independent service will provide support during office hours, and from an additional team of support staff who will work across each service through the night and over weekends and bank holidays to ensure support is regularly available to clients at all times.

The Team Manager will be responsible for the day to day running of the service, ensuring consistent, safe and high-quality support is provided to clients. In addition, you will:

• Provide line management and regular support and supervision to the team, including day, weekend and night staff.
• Complete reporting and analysis, ensuring monitoring and evaluation regularly takes place, ensuring the service is meeting commissioner targets and milestones.
• Use Restorative Approaches to minimise conflict, including offering restorative meetings between clients and members of the local community. 

In this role you will work across different sites, our semi-independent housing stretches from South to East Bristol, with typical office working hours. However, due to the nature of the service you will be required to work some evenings and weekends to support staff.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience of leading a service delivery team in either a supported housing, advice, homelessness, care or other relevant environment. You will have: 

• Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers in a fast-paced environment, with multiple competing priorities or the willingness to develop these skills.
• Experience of multi-agency working, managing staff working across multiple services, using a hybrid model to support staff.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of people.

*For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10 am on 28 November 2024

Interview and assessments on: 6 December 2024

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

FearFree is a South West charity that is on a mission to break the cycle of abuse. Each year we help over 12,000 people to rebuild their lives after domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking. 

It’s a great place to work with a friendly and supportive environment and a team that is passionate about making a difference. 

We’re looking for a motivated Marketing Assistant to bring creativity, energy, and the ability to multi-task into the role.

You’ll work closely with our Marketing Manager to provide support to all the functions of the charity including services, fundraising and retail.  It’ s a hugely varied role one day you could be at our superstore filming content and the next you could be helping to gather data for reports.

To be successful in this role, it is essential you enjoy working on multiple projects at once, have excellent proofreading skills, and can create and edit multimedia content for social media. 

With our hybrid working arrangements, you’ll work from our office (or another location, for example our superstore) once a week. There is occasional travel required, for example attending events or visiting our other offices, so your own car would be beneficial. 

The role is Monday- Friday but occasionally you will work weekends or late nights to support our events.

In return you’ll get 28 days leave plus bank holiday (rising to 29 days after two years and 30 days after five years) hybrid working and the chance to develop at pace.

Responsibilities

Content Creation

Work with teams from across our charity to create fresh, engaging, and impactful content for social media, email, website and print. You’ll know all the latest trends and be able to translate them into content that resonates with our audiences.

Social Media Management

Take responsibility for the day to day running of our social channels including answering enquiries and scheduling content into the planner.

Marketing Support

Ensure that our posters and flyers are kept in stock and distributed across the South West. 

Support the Marketing Manager in gathering data and creating reports. 

Contribute to the creation and delivery of marketing campaigns and events.

Website

Contribute to maintaining and developing our Wordpress website.

Media Support

Proofread long and short form content.

Support the Marketing Manager in creating and distributing press releases.

Events

Contribute to the planning and execution of on and offline events

Internal Communications

Update Sharepoint, our intranet.

Other

Support additional duties in line with the marketing teams function.

For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. 

FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace.  We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued. 

Are you passionate about fashion or furniture and want to make a difference through your work? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join our team, focusing on driving sales while supporting our charitable mission.

About the Role:

As the Flagship Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Retail Manager to maximise sales and ensure the smooth operation of our retail business. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic Retail team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Retail Manager in achieving sales targets and operational goals.
• Lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated team, including staff and volunteers.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and a welcoming store environment.
• Manage inventory, merchandising, and store presentation to align with brand standards.
• Oversee daily store operations, including cash handling, reporting, and compliance.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts.

About You:

• Experience: Previous experience in a store management role within the fashion or furniture industry is essential.
• Skills: Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience. Experience managing volunteers is highly desirable.
• Attitude: Positive, proactive, and passionate about driving change. A “can-do” attitude and optimism for the future are a must.
• Passion: Enthusiasm for fashion, furniture, and making a positive impact through charity-focused work.

Why Join Us?

• Training: Additional training and development opportunities will be provided.
• Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that is dedicated to making a difference.
• Impact: Be part of a company that values its people and their contributions to both business and community.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and share our passion for fashion and positive change, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.

Salvation Army – Head of Philanthropy
Location: Hybrid working, 2 days in office, London SE5.
Salary: £66,234-£70,010 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

The Salvation Army, the UK’s leading social welfare charity, is seeking an experienced philanthropy professional to be responsible for a pipeline of approximately £5 million per year and work with their Fundraising Senior Leadership Team and wider Fundraising Department to drive income growth.

The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres and nearly 100 residential centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded.

The role will be responsible for ensuring that The Salvation Army maintains and increases its impactful presence as one of the top 10 charities in the UK, and as a worldwide Christian Church that puts belief into action. The Head of Philanthropy will ensure high value relationships are well managed and the provision of steady income growth to fund the charity’s mission. This will involve maximising donations from existing supporters and investing in innovative fundraising activities to widen the number of high value supporters, trusts and companies giving to the organisation, as well as to drive retention and increase net income. The role will represent the Corporate, Trust and Major Donor teams across The Salvation Army.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in all aspects of philanthropy fundraising, as well as a strong understanding of the drivers and motivators of trust, major donor and corporate giving, and emerging trends. You will have a proven track of successful six figure fundraising in at least two of the following areas: corporate, trust and major donors. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across the organisation at all levels of seniority. You will also possess excellent leadership and people management skills.

This is an exciting time to join The Salvation Army as the charity looks to invest in all aspects of fundraising and marketing. If you are an ambitious, fundraising expert with the relevant skills and experience, looking for your next challenge, and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s philanthropic income growth, this could be the role you’re looking for.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 25th November, 9.00am

PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply as soon as possible to register your interest. 

We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their own passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you’re ready for anything nothing can hold you back.

We are looking for a Head of Governance and Risk to lead our corporate governance and risk management functions.

As a trusted advisor, you will support the ELT and Trustees Board and its sub committees on all issues relating to corporate governance, compliance and risk management.

You will define, implement and continuously improve Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)’s Governance Framework in line with the Charity Governance Code. You will also ensure DofE’s risk management strategy and framework is embedded and effective. 

This is a great opportunity for an experienced governance and risk management professional looking for their next challenge.

 What we are looking for:

You will have substantial experience in strategic leadership and day-to-day management across governance, risk management and assurance, or information governance and data protection.

A thorough understanding of corporate governance in the charity sector is essential, along with experience in advising Boards of Trustees and Executive Leaders on governance matters.

You will also bring expertise in risk management and assurance, including the development and oversight of risk management frameworks, supporting processes and procedures, and handling internal audit reviews

You will have a high level of personal integrity and an ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with a can-do attitude. 

What will you get in return?

The opportunity to work for a successful and dynamic charity that has the development of young people at its heart and the wellbeing and development of its people constantly in focus.

From day one you’ll have access to a generous pension scheme and an employee assistance programme, flexible working, volunteering days and Healthcare cash plan, plus many more.

Closing date: 28th November – Midnight

First interview date: 4th & 5th December to be held via Teams

Second interview date: Week commencing 9th December

If you would like to access the application form  in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.   All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.