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We’re looking for a highly skilled and organised administrator to join our Retail Transport team for a 9-month fixed term contract.
Providing excellent customer service, you will be first point of contact for our Retail colleagues and van drivers.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- administering DBS compliance for all logistics service providers, ensuring adherence to BHF policy
- supporting all administration and queries around the rollout of MyVan project and being a reference point for all users
- managing our database system to ensure legal and BHF compliance of van driver data and identifying trends
- supporting processes related to payments to Van Drivers and administration of the BHF Leased Fleet
- reporting and dealing with queries and troubleshooting problems
IT proficient, with experience using MS Office and databases, you will support the Transport team to ensure work is carried out efficiently and within agreed timescales, meeting the set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Your commitment to excellence will contribute to the smooth operation of our transport services, and you’ll collaborate closely with the Transport Operations Manager and Head of Retail Transport and Logistics.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be split between your home and our Sheffield office, S21 4JH (2-3 days per week).
About you
The successful candidate will be IT literate and have demonstrated experience of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
You’ll have experience of effectively dealing with conflicting priorities and deadlines and of providing high quality office and communication facilitation.
With excellent communication skills you'll be able to work as part of a team to ensure the BHF fleet runs in a safe and effective manner. You’ll be able to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You’ll have previous experience of DBS administration and compliance databases. A basic knowledge of transport legislation, with regards to van compliance, would be beneficial.
What can we offer you?
Please find details of our excellent benefits package here.
Interview process
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date. 1st stage interview will be a one-way video interview process. 2nd stage will be a panel interview via MS Teams.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Position: Retail Manager
Salary and Hours: £21,213.00 per annum, 35 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Based: Downpatrick, Marie Curie Shop
Closing date: We are reviewing applications as soon as they are received. We advise you APPLY NOW if you are interested.
Interview process: If your application is deemed successful, you will be invited into the store for an interview.
Marie Curie is one of the UK's most loved charities and the leader in end-of-life care and support. We're fighting for a better end of life for all because we believe that every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. You may have seen our recent TV advert here.
Our Retail Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity for you to build on your existing retail experience and commercial thinking to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.
No week is the same and you'll have bags of variety in your role.
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan -for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance: - Northern Ireland = 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
- Continuous Professional Development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
What we are looking for:
- Sales & Stock Generation. Where you'll get to be creative, always looking for opportunities to attract new customers/supporters every day.
- Management of Staff and Volunteers. You'll get to work with some amazing people. Taking the lead in recruiting, training, managing and supporting volunteers to ensure the effective operation of the shop.
- Administration. You will ensure all financial reporting and management, cash handling, daily banking and security procedures are followed.
You'll be part of a friendly, passionate team with a manager who supports you and your career development.
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
For more information or an informal chat please contact Cathy Clarke by email at [email protected]
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected]
Thank you!
Position: Retail Manager
Salary and Hours: £21,213.00 per annum, 35 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Based: Downpatrick, Marie Curie Shop
Closing date: We are reviewing applications as soon as they are received. We advise you APPLY NOW if you are interested.
Interview process: If your application is deemed successful, you will be invited into the store for an interview.
Marie Curie is one of the UK's most loved charities and the leader in end-of-life care and support. We're fighting for a better end of life for all because we believe that every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. You may have seen our recent TV advert here.
Our Retail Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity for you to build on your existing retail experience and commercial thinking to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.
No week is the same and you'll have bags of variety in your role.
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan -for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance: - Northern Ireland = 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
- Continuous Professional Development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
What we are looking for:
- Sales & Stock Generation. Where you'll get to be creative, always looking for opportunities to attract new customers/supporters every day.
- Management of Staff and Volunteers. You'll get to work with some amazing people. Taking the lead in recruiting, training, managing and supporting volunteers to ensure the effective operation of the shop.
- Administration. You will ensure all financial reporting and management, cash handling, daily banking and security procedures are followed.
You'll be part of a friendly, passionate team with a manager who supports you and your career development.
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
For more information or an informal chat please contact Cathy Clarke by email at [email protected]
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected]
Thank you!
Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Retail Support team as an Administrator.
Working within our dedicated Retail Support Team, the successful applicant will utilise their skills in administration, data management and customer service to help ensure Age UK's retail Operations are compliant and well-supported.
Working full-time at our Warrington office, you will support our Retail Support Senior Co-ordinator in the swift response to both internal and external stakeholders, both over the phone and via email, while fostering positive relationships with shops, volunteers and external contacts.
With an average of around 4,000 retail volunteers supporting our shops and over £2 million generated annually through Gift Aid, you will take responsibility for any administrative duties through our new online volunteer application platform as well as ensuring the accurate compliance and administration of Gift Aid across Age UK's retail estate; experience and knowledge of Gift Aid is therefore fundamental to the role.
If you are a motivated Administrator looking to use your skills to support a charity that provides vital services and support to older people, then this may be the role for you!
Please see job description for full responsibilities.
Age UK Grade 8N
Must haves:
- Experience working within a high volume multi-functional administration role
- Experience and knowledge of Gift Aid scheme
- The ability to prioritise your own workload
- Proficiency in the use of MS office applications including, Word, Outlook and TEAMS
- Experience at an advanced level of using Excel including V-look ups and formulas
- An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- The ability to train on bespoke systems tailored to unique organisational requirements
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible roles only. If this applies to you, please contact the recruitment team to discuss. If the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship you will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Vacancy type: Permanent, part-time
Location: Downpatrick Store
Salary: £8,328.32, per annum + benefits
Hours per week: 14 per week
Closing date: 24th March. We are reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, building awareness and engaging local communities.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic retail environment where your can-do attitude makes a real difference. We're looking for courageous individuals who take initiative, considerate team players who put customers first and trustworthy colleagues who take pride in what they do. If you thrive in a collaborative workplace and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you.
As an Assistant Retail Manager, you will join an incredible team and support them to encourage sales, provide excellent customer service, and uphold the highest standards of stock presentation and store cleanliness.
You will be responsible for:
- Assisting the Retail Manager in maximising sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.
- Merchandising awareness and making sure you are keeping up to date with trends and competition.
- Maximising Gift Aid income and oversee the proper display and administration of bought-in goods, ensuring minimal stock loss.
- Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer on" Rounding up" their purchase, making an "add donation" for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.
- Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteer recruitment and community involvement.
- Supporting the Retail Manager in recruiting and managing volunteers and ensuring all staff and volunteers are following Marie Curie procedures and guidelines.
- In the absence of the Retail Manager, taking responsibility for the overall management and operation of the store.
Key Criteria:
- Previous retail experience, preferably in fashion/clothing.
- Experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-first attitude and the ability to communicate with tact and discretion,
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, balancing competing demands.
- Understanding of health and safety procedures in a retail environment.
- Experience in managing and motivating volunteers is desirable.
Application Process
- To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
- In this role you will have sole responsibility for the running of the store, which will involve lone working. Due to this, we are unable to recruit anyone for this role who is under the age of 18.
Benefits you'll love:
- 35 hour working week
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected]
Thank you!
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for a dynamic and proactive Junior Buyer to join our new goods Furniture and Electrical team for BHF Home Stores. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our mission and contribute to the development of new goods within our retail portfolio.
Our award-winning retail division is the largest and most successful charity retailer in the UK with rewarding careers in buying.
As a Junior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Buyer and wider team in managing the range life cycle, strategic planning, and product development. You will work closely with suppliers, ensuring product quality and optimising stock availability.
As a Junior Buyer, your key responsibilities include:
- Strategically planning new goods furniture and electrical ranges for BHF Home stores in conjunction with Buyer, taking responsibility for a key area and presenting to senior retail management.
- Negotiating pricing, production, display, packaging and product detail
- Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers
- Communicating with suppliers to drive the critical path and optimise stock
- Working closely with the merchandising team to interpret sales history and analysis to support the buying strategy
- Reducing costs and improving quality of supply
- Achieving budgeted sales and margin for specific product category
- Maintaining the range plan and relevant documentation and systems
- Analysing consumer buying patterns and successfully predicting future trends
- Comparative shop reports, market research and identifying product trends
- Field liaison to gauge sales feedback and range balance alongside donated goods
- Communicating display guidelines and product information to the field teams
- Supporting the Buyer and wider team with administrative tasks
- Training and mentoring junior staff
- Maintaining a high level of QA awareness specific to product category
In this position you'll collaborate closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders including UK suppliers, Marketing, Merchandising and store field teams.
About you
We are looking for someone with experience in a Retail Head Office buying environment, preferably at the assistant buyer level.
You should have excellent negotiation and communication skills, a proven track record of success in buying goods, and a passion for retail, especially within the charity sector.
To succeed in this role you will:
- Proven track record of success in buying, product development, range planning and margin enhancement in a retail environment.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Strong commercial acumen and a keen eye for product
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Great organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise a busy workload
- A proactive attitude with an ability to think on your feet and problem solve whilst meeting tight deadlines and achieving targets
- A passion for Retail, especially within the Charity sector
- Ability to manage, motivate and develop direct reports
- IT proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint & SharePoint
Line management experience and working in retail shops would be beneficial. In return you get the chance to join a talented team that works on exciting projects that really make a difference.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our Northampton office (NN1 2AP).
At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below to be redirected ro our career site.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Retail Operations Administrator
Salary£27,104.62 per annum
LocationLondon
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Retail Operations Administrator
Location: London
Salary: £27,104.62 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1047962
About YMCA England & Wales:
At YMCA, we are committed to helping young people, families, and communities across England and Wales thrive. Our Retail Operations play a crucial role in supporting this mission by generating vital funds through our charity shops. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to build your career within a purpose-driven organization, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive administrator to join our team at YMCA England and Wales. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to our field and support teams, ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised individual looking to advance their career in a fast-paced, supportive environment, with the potential to grow within the YMCA family.
Key Responsibilities:
- Print, pack, and dispatch resources to stores and field teams
- Respond to phone calls and emails, utilising standard templates where applicable
- Coordinate hotel and meeting room bookings for team meetings and events
- Provide administrative support to field and support teams
- Deliver exceptional customer service to stores and customers
- Perform accurate data entry and maintain administrative records
- Assist with other administrative tasks as needed to ensure operational efficiency
Skills we are looking for:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Excellent organisational abilities with a keen attention to detail
- Capacity to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience in retail is advantageous
Why join us?:
At YMCA, you’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of people across England and Wales. We offer a welcoming, inclusive working environment and opportunities for career growth within the charity sector. If you are committed to supporting our mission and are ready to take on a dynamic administrative role, we’d love to hear from you!
What you can expect:
-Competitive pay and generous allowances regarding holidays, healthcare, pensions, life assurance and maternity/paternity/adoption leave, employee assistance programme, annual season ticket loan* and subsidised gym membership* (*upon successful completion of probation)
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
How to apply:
If you believe you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel in this role, please submit your CV.
Thank you!
Position: Retail Manager
Salary and Hours: £21,213 per annum, 35 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Based: Burgess Hill, Marie Curie Shop
Closing date: We are reviewing applications as soon as they are received. We advise you APPLY NOW if you are interested.
Interview process: If your application is deemed successful, you will be invited into the store for an interview.
Marie Curie is one of the UK's most loved charities and the leader in end-of-life care and support. We're fighting for a better end of life for all because we believe that every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. You may have seen our recent TV advert here.
Our Retail Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity for you to build on your existing retail experience and commercial thinking to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.
No week is the same and you'll have bags of variety in your role.
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan -for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance: - England & Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
- Continuous Professional Development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
What we are looking for:
- Sales & Stock Generation. Where you'll get to be creative, always looking for opportunities to attract new customers/supporters every day.
- Management of Staff and Volunteers. You'll get to work with some amazing people. Taking the lead in recruiting, training, managing and supporting volunteers to ensure the effective operation of the shop.
- Administration. You will ensure all financial reporting and management, cash handling, daily banking and security procedures are followed.
You'll be part of a friendly, passionate team with a manager who supports you and your career development.
And best of all, the work you do every day will make a real difference in people's lives
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
For more information or an informal chat please contact Noel Fawcett by email at [email protected]
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected]
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory disclosure check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
Thank you!
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!
Job Title: Retail Area Manager – VAC133
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible and part time working offered by agreement)
Salary: £35,000–£37,000 per annum plus car allowance
Contract: Permanent
Deadline: 8th April 2025
Interviews to take place: CV's will be considered as they are received. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone in the first instance.
Location: Leeds and surrounding areas
Are you passionate about Charity Retail? Do you lead with purpose and want to make a lasting impact?
As we expand our retail network, we are looking for a Retail Area Manager to lead our charity shops to success. If you have a passion for retail, leadership, and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you!
Who are Leeds Hospitals Charity?
Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.
People are central to everything we do at the Charity. Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated; it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.
The Role
As Retail Area Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering the success of our growing network of charity shops. You will lead a team of Shop Managers enabling them to perform at their best, maximising income, driving sales and creating a welcoming environment for customers, donors, staff, and volunteers.
This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing strategic direction with operational support to drive performance and foster a strong team culture aligned with our values.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Shop Managers, ensuring high performance and engagement.
· Ensure each shop meets and exceeds it’s sales and profit targets.
· Drive sales growth across multiple retail sites, identifying opportunities for increased revenue.
· Ensure operational excellence, maintaining high merchandising and customer service standards.
· Support the opening and development of new retail locations within the charity’s estate.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and results-driven individual with a strong background in multi-site retail management. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, people-focused, and passionate about charity retail.
Essential Skills & Experience:
· Proven experience managing multiple retail sites, preferably in the charity sector.
· Strong leadership and team development skills, including experience managing volunteers.
· A track record of driving sales and profitability in a retail setting.
· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
· Knowledge of stock management, pricing strategies, and customer engagement techniques.
· Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
· Proficiency in retail systems and Microsoft Office.
· Ability to analyse sales performance and manage budgets effectively.
Why Join us? We offer incredible benefits such as:
· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday
· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts
· Employee Assistance Programmes
· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution
· Health & Wellbeing support including trained Mental Health First Aiders
· Flexible and Hybrid Working
· Volunteer Days
· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal
· Line Management Training Programme
· Annual pay review
· Life Insurance Protection
· Cyclescheme
· Car Lease Scheme
If you’re ready to bring your charity retail skills to a role with real purpose, apply today and be part of something extraordinary!
For more information about the position and the charity, please visit our website. To apply, please send your CV. We would also welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you may have before any application, if you wish to talk to the hiring manager directly, prior to application, please let us know.
As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.
Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity. If your application is selected to continue in the interview process, a member of our HR Team will be in contact with you before the scheduled interview date.
Thank you!
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The Bike Project is fortunate to have a diverse community of supporters including trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partners as well as many committed members of the public who donate their bikes, time and money to the charity and buy bikes from us too. Our supporters are our lifeblood and we are keen to grow this community and ensure they are well looked-after, kept up to date on our activities and understand the impact of their support.
This role is key to making this happen. You will head up our brilliant Fundraising & Marketing Team to ensure we take a joined-up approach to supporter acquisition and income generation. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and all members of the team to meet targets, but critically, to ensure we take full advantage of every opportunity to maximise benefit for our bike recipients. This includes oversee the delivery of our retail activity which has recently moved online. This is an exciting opportunity to build on good work done over the past two years.
Being a small charity, we work in an agile manner which allows for creative ideas to flourish and new ideas to be implemented quickly. We hold regular donation sessions from our London and Birmingham workshops, so there is opportunity to see the impact of your work first hand.
As a team member at the Bike Project you’ll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including extended family leave, a standard holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing with each year of service, access to the Reward Hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are also in the process of implementing a pilot for a nine-day fortnight.
We ask that the post holder commits to work at two - three days per week from our office, workshop or attending meetings.
We particularly encourage applications from disabled, and global majority candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee or the asylum system.
Closing date for applications: Monday 14 April 9am.
Interviews planned for 17, 23 & 25 April
CV and Cover Letter that is no more than two sides of A4 outlining suitability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We have big goals over the next few years.
We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.
Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
Team information
Will you join us?
Are you passionate about producing high quality, user-centred information? Want to apply your content skills to meaningful work that helps millions of people each year?
We're looking for a senior editorial officer to join our information content team.
Our information service aims to help people:
-Live with and recover from mental health problems
-Understand and access their rights
-Make informed choices
We do this by producing high quality, user-centred content on mental health topics.
We work to:
-Listen to our audience to understand their needs, behaviours and preferences
-Develop the content people need, in a way they can find and use
-Keep all our information current, accurate and informed by lived experience
You'll play an important role in helping us to achieve these goals.
Key duties and responsibilities
As our senior editorial officer, you'll get to:
-Co-ordinate scheduling, production and quality control for our publications list
-Edit a range of content projects (usually digital, sometimes print)
-Brief and work with authors, freelancers, experts
-Gather research, evidence and data to discover user needs, and guide decisions
-Plan and lead user research and user-testing opportunities
-Help develop content production processes, policies and guidelines
About you:
-Passion for creating accessible, inclusive, user-centred content
-A great editor and copywriter - you can put any idea into concise, clear words (and you can spot a typo a mile away)
-A strong project manager who can keep schedules on track
-Skilled in analytics, user research and user testing methods
-Experienced working with experts and other stakeholders
-Advocate for best practice in content design, UX and SEO
-Can engage with people in a respectful and sensitive way - whatever their background
About the team:
We're a warm and friendly team - serious about our work and passionate about supporting one another. You'll be responsible to the Editorial Manager.
Vacancies at this level within our team are rare, and we're excited to welcome a new person.
Plus working at Mind comes with plenty of benefits. Like flexible working. And 30 days of annual leave - which includes 5 'Mind' days, where we close the office for an extra day after Bank holidays.
If all the above sounds interesting to you, we can't wait to hear from you!
Mind's equity statement
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.
Registered Charity
Mind Retail are a network of over 170 Mind charity shops across England and Wales.
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1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable. For more information please go to the Scope website.
The Retail Partnerships Lead role plays an important part in the success of Scope’s retail offering. Providing exceptional relationship management to our existing retail partners whilst building a pipeline to securing new donors. The ideal candidate will be an experienced relationship management with a history of successfully growing and securing partnerships.
Permanent - 35 hours a week
Location: You can live anywhere in England or Wales and work at home if that suits you best. Some travel to Scope offices and services or site visits for agencies will be expected but you definitely do not have to live in London.
The role
- As Retail Partnerships Lead you will be responsible for all retail stock donation partners.
- You will act as senior key person for Scope’s headline retail partners delivering exceptional partnership account management.
- You will build a pipeline of prospective partners managing them through the sales cycle.
- You will develop retail propositions that excite our retail partners. Linking their support to Scope’s goals.
- You will work closely with both the Head of Corporate Partnerships and the Head of Retail to identify stock requirements and grow relationships with our retail partners.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please use the link to the job description.
About you
- You will be an accomplished relationship manager with proven success in securing, growing and retaining partnerships.
- You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt your style as needed.
- You will be comfortable working independently whilst being a team player who works well with others.
- You will be a creative thinker who is pro-active and driven to secure new opportunities.
Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email our recruitment team.
Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Tuesday 8 April 2025.
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Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.
Our Mission: A Better End of Life for Everyone
In the next five years, we're committed to closing the gap for those missing out on the end-of-life care and support they need. We'll achieve this through:
- Expanding and transforming direct care and support
- Delivering practical, accessible information and guidance
- Leading the way in shaping end-of-life experiences
Your Role in Our Vision
Are you passionate about e-commerce and looking for an exciting opportunity to grow digital sales within a fast paced online retail environment? We are seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented eBay Marketplace Assistant to join our dynamic team.
The role is based in our Bedford Marie Curie retail store, where you will be working with a small friendly team of staff and Volunteers.
If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that will make a significant impact on our eBay sales and customer service we would love to hear from you.
You will be responsible for:
- Responsible for the Ebay and sorting operation and overseeing the day to day operation of the site
- Create, optimize and maintain eBay product listings with engaging descriptions, high quality images and competitive pricing
- Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking and efficient order fulfilment
- Handle customer enquiries, resolve issues and ensure excellent customer service
Key Criteria:
- Previous Retail Experience including buying and selling on Ebay
- Experience working in a customer service environment
- Ability to maximising marketplace sales via Ebay and online sites
- A high competency of IT skills is required including MS Office, with the ability to present high quality and creative listings of online products.
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: xxx. We encourage early applications as we will be conducting screenings in advance of the deadline.
Application deadline: 15th April 2025
Salary: £12,492.48 per annum
Contract: Part time 21 hours per week, Fixed term contract, 6 months
Based: Bedford Retail Store
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.
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Age UK is currently looking to hire a Chartered Surveyor to provide a professional comprehensive and cost-effective Regional Estate's Management Service on all Age UK Properties.
In this role you will use your professional knowledge and experience to undertake significant problem solving and lateral thinking, providing advice to key stakeholders across the charity on complex estate and asset management issues. By ensuring best professional practice is always observed and complying with the RICS Code of Conduct, the successful post-holder will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of departmental budgets, negotiating rent reviews and lease renewals across Age UK's predominantly retail property portfolio and general day to day property management duties.
Whilst you will be home based, please note this role requires travel across our Age UK estate, so there is an expectation you can travel with some overnight stays; a company car will be provided.
The area this role covers will be dependent on the successful candidate's home location. Please note this position is known in the charity as Regional Estate's Surveyor.
Age UK Internal Job Grade- 5N
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
* Significant post Chartered experience in either a retail property management department or an estate management department providing professional advice and influencing a range of stakeholders in respect of strategic property management. (A, I)
* Experience of working within a geographically diverse team (I)
* Experience of developing, and reviewing policies, procedures and guidance (I)
* In depth knowledge of Landlord and Tenant statute and Case Law in particular the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (A, I)
* Self-Motivated, work autonomously yet work as part of and lead a team.
* Good Organisational Skills (I)
* Ability to write concise letters and reports targeted to varying recipients both internally and externally of Age UK (I)
* Good Computer skills including proficiency in the use of excel, database and word (A, I)
* Able to manage multiple projects at all stages (I)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills (I)
* Able to collate, analyse and report relevant management information (I)
* Comfortable with influencing a variety of stakeholders across the organisation. (I)
* Ability to work within a small flexible team of professional/technical staff. (I)
* Sound Knowledge of the Retail property market (A, I)
* Strong negotiating skills (A, I)
* BSc Estate Management degree (A)
* Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (A)
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible roles only. If this applies to you, please contact the recruitment team to discuss. If the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship you will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We have big goals over the next few years.
We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.
Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
Team information
Will you join us?
Our corporate partnerships play a huge role by helping us raise income and public awareness while reaching new audiences.
In the last few years Mind's Corporate Partnership team has seen significant growth, delivering £7m+ income in FY23/24. Mind has strategic, Charity of the Year and commercial partnerships with companies across a range of sectors.
We are looking for an experienced and creative partnerships officer, to join our high performing and fast paced team at an incredibly exciting time. You will be managing and supporting a varied and interesting range of partnerships including existing and brand-new partnerships.
The Corporate Partnerships team consists of Partnerships Management and New Partnerships. This role reports into a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.
Key duties and responsibilities
We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years' experience managing and growing corporate partnerships or the equivalent relationship-based roles in a fundraising, events, sales or marketing environment. As a skilled relationship manager, you'll provide first-rate partnership management, developing creative fundraising and engagement plans to excite and inspire the companies in your portfolio. You will work to deliver outstanding donor led stewardship and activate campaigns to generate income. You will work collaboratively with staff across Mind, together with other stakeholders and external contacts to maximise income and other opportunities for Mind.
Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate experience in the following areas;
-Steward, renew and grow a portfolio of corporate partners.
-Develop and implement a fundraising and engagement plan to maximise income and added value over the course of partnerships.
-Deliver donor-focused stewardship so partners want to stay with Mind.
-Collaborate with internal teams to maximise potential and deliver mutually beneficial partnerships.
-Adapt and promote Mind's core campaigns and activities to partners to engage partners with our cause and deliver excellent stewardship, working with the Planning and Development team.
-Lead or assist with the creation of innovative fundraising initiatives, assets, and materials to engage and inspire our partners.
-Report back on how our partners' support has made a difference, demonstrating a clear understanding of the breadth and depth of Mind's work and the projects they're supporting.
-Track and monitor income and expenditure budgets to ensure income targets are met.
Mind's equity statement
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.
Registered Charity
Mind Retail are a network of over 170 Mind charity shops across England and Wales.