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About the role
We are looking for an exceptional leader to join Manx National Heritage (MNH) as Retail and Commercial Manager. This exciting and varied role involves income generating responsibility while delivering an outstanding experience across all MNH principal visitor admission sites. You will focus on retail delivery, online sales group and tour bookings, as well as hospitality and food and beverage delivery through in house services.
To excel in this post, you will be motivated by growing our charities income generation potential and maximise all commercial opportunities. You will actively promote ways for visitors to support MNH in our important work conserving, protecting and promoting the nation’s heritage.
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
✔ A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ A relocation package of up to £3,500 based on receipts is available for this role. role.
Making the Isle of Man your new home
A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!
You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.
Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
A basic police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
About the role
We’re recruiting for a Head of Retail Operations for our Southern Division. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of driving success within five regions, leading a team of dedicated Regional Managers across 85 shops with around 270 colleagues.
This isn’t just about overseeing operations – it’s about owning them. You’ll have the freedom and autonomy to shape the strategy for your division, making key decisions on everything from financial performance to people development. You’ll build a values-led, inclusive culture – one where our people feel appreciated, respected and supported.
As part of the senior leadership team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of Mind Retail, bringing fresh ideas and driving initiatives that make a real impact. And because every pound we make in our shops helps support Mind’s mission, the work you do will have a lasting and meaningful impact.
This is a role for an ambitious leader – someone ready to take ownership, think strategically and inspire a team to do great things.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a natural leader, passionate about creating high-performing teams and building an inclusive culture
- Has senior-level experience leading multi-site, large-scale retail operations and knows how to drive commercial success
- Understands retail finances inside out, from managing P&L’s, to spotting opportunities for growth
- Thinks strategically, but isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and make things happen
- Embodies our values and behaviours
Ready to make a difference?
Join Mind Retail. Join the fight for mental health.
Due to our commitment to work/life balance, you must live within reasonable travelling distance of the division. The geography of the division covers the South East, South West, South Wales, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Mind Retail reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Therefore we encourage an early application.
About our benefits
As Head of Operations, you’ll receive:
- A competitive salary of £59,753 per year
- A company car
- A strong commitment to work-life balance with a working pattern that supports this, with the occasional weekend working
- 25 days’ paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays
- Development workshops & courses, to help build your career
- Comprehensive, personalised induction programmes, tailored to your role when you join us
- A huge variety of additional qualifications & development programmes for anyone looking to grow their skills
- Family friendly policies & enhanced pay
- A competitive pension scheme & life assurance, available to all our employees
- 25% staff discount in all Mind shops
- Access to exclusive discounts at over 160 retailers through our employee savings app
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan
About Mind Retail
Mind Retail are a network of almost 200 shops across England and Wales, generating an income of around £25 million per year. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before. We won't stop until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We value the power of diversity. We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We are creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is appreciated for being authentic and bringing their whole selves to work.
Safer Recruitment at Mind Retail
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and volunteers and we expect anyone working with us to share this commitment. In line with our Safer Recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the Children's Barred List and/or ‘Work with Adults' workforce check based on their role and responsibilities. A DBS check is a process to check someone's criminal record (if they have any). A Barred List is a list of people who are barred from working with children. To enable you to predetermine what might be disclosed in your DBS check, please use this disclosure calculator.
Mind Retail is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all communities. We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff and volunteers, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.
This job vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
More details
For more information and a full person specification, please review the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Commercial Income
Are you an experienced senior leader with a strong background in commercial strategy, retail operations, and income generation? Are you ready to drive innovation and growth for a leading UK hospice charity? Prospect Hospice is seeking a visionary Head of Commercial Income to help deliver our ambitious plans and ensure financial sustainability for generations to come.
With a new five-year strategy underway, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our income generation team to ensure we meet our ambitious growth targets.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with flexibility as required).
What is the role?
This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll oversee our commercial income portfolio, including 18 retail shops, our warehouse and logistics operations, and emerging income streams. You’ll lead a dynamic team and create innovative business strategies to grow our commercial income from £6 million to £9 million over the next five years.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow our commercial operations (retail, warehouse, logistics, and new income streams)
- Develop and implement high-impact business plans to increase revenue and profitability
- Expand retail operations and enhance both in-store and online sales performance
- Identify and develop new commercial opportunities to diversify income
- Monitor performance, manage budgets, and ensure targets are met or exceeded
- Inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing, values-driven team
- Collaborate with senior leaders to contribute to organisational strategy and innovation
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine commercial leadership with meaningful impact – helping fund exceptional end-of-life care for people in Swindon, Marlborough, and northeast Wiltshire.
At Prospect Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll be joining a charity that values diversity of thought and perspective, fosters a culture of respect, and encourages collaboration across all levels.
About you:
We’re looking for a commercially savvy, inspiring leader who can demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in a senior commercial leadership role, driving growth and profitability across multiple income streams
- Proven ability to develop and deliver effective commercial income strategies, business plans, and budgets to grow income and impact
- Exceptional leadership skills – ability to inspire, and build and develop a high-performing team
- Proven track record of delivering income against specific targets
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate
- Experience in expanding retail operations, driving growth and profit across both online and offline sales
- Experience in leading processes to develop new commercial income streams
Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is also required.
Please see the job description for full details.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family-friendly policies and practice
- Supportive induction, and training and development
- A values led, inclusive working environment
- Free parking on-site
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business, and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
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: £21,213.00 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!
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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!
As part of Mind's strategy, we have set out an ambition to address the stark and persistent inequalities in mental health access, experience, and outcomes, with a focus on those most at the margins (our equity priorities - racialised communities, young people, and people experiencing poverty). Our equity priorities are the golden thread through all of our equity work. This strategy requires us to focus our external work on four areas - improving support, changing systems, addressing stigma, and building equitable partnerships.
As Strategic Lead for Young People, you will lead our work to better support young people's mental health, with a focus on trauma. You will manage the Young People's mental health team to drive development and delivery of our initiatives and programmes focused on young people, including our Youth Voice Network. You will work across the organisation and with local Minds and external partners to understand challenges and barriers to young people's mental health and identify opportunities for Mind to address these, e.g. through partnerships and innovation, collaborating with key stakeholders, internally and externally, to develop and mobilise solutions.
You will do this through lived experience leadership, coproduction and engagement with relevant audiences. You will provide oversight and challenge to delivery teams across the Federation to ensure that we maximise our impact for young people.
Team information
This role is located within the Mental Health Equity team within the wider Social Impact Directorate to provide strategic insight and oversight, and ensure an intersectional approach to addressing mental health inequities.
Key duties and responsibilities
The post holder will:
-Continuous development of Mind's strategic plans for supporting Young People with a focus on trauma. Ensure the plans maximise Mind's impact and innovation across the Mind federation and enable us to reach our strategic ambitions.
-Work with colleagues across the Mental Health Equity team to deliver the support offer to the network and assess for good practice, focussed around using the Advancing Mental Health Equalities strategy as a starting point
-Management of the young people's mental health team
-Lead on the co-ordination & co-design of flagship CYP delivery at both a local and national level, working in partnership with Federation Innovation colleagues, fundraising teams and others across the Federation to develop new programmes and services and leverage funding
-Ensure that young people's lived experience informs & guides Mind's work at both a local and national level so that young people with lived experience are actively involved in the planning, development and delivery of Mind's strategic plans
-Work with colleagues across the organisation to build capacity around effective partnerships in relation to CYP, with a focus on complex partnerships.
-Ensure the widespread sharing and scaling of learning and effective models of support across the Mind Federation, contributing to continuous improvement.
-Being an external spokesperson for CYP work at Mind
-Regularly review performance against targets and budgets (including re-forecasting), providing regular activity and financial reports for the management and governance teams and funders, detailing delivery against outcomes and targets
-Ensure all CYP programmes reach across diverse communities, with a focus on poverty and racialised communities, and that the views of people with experience of mental health problems inform and guide work.
-To represent and exemplify the values of equity that underpin this work.
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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Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Retail Bought in goods team as an Administrator.
The successful applicant will utilise their skills providing first line support to our Retail shops and offering specific administration and support to the Bought in goods buyer.
Based at our Warrington site, you will be responsible for updating our communications team with Bought in Goods updates, processing orders received on behalf of all shops within a divisional area and support all operations departments with both administration and customer service tasks while fostering positive relationships with shops, volunteers and customers.
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
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Must haves:
- Demonstrable experience in a similar administrator role . A, I
- Office based experience working within an administrative environment or supporting a retail estate. A, I
- Good understanding of Microsoft Teams, Office 365, Excel and Canva. A, I
- Good written & verbal communication A,I
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft365 and Windows 10 applications, particularly Excel, TEAMS & Outlook A, I
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team A, I
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with proven organisational skills A, I
- Empathic approach to customer service/signposting A, I
- Ability to work with range of peer groups within the organisation to include volunteers, staff and senior managers A, I
Great to haves:
- Experience of using 3rd party carrier processing systems A, I
- IT Literate, knowledge of MS office applications A, I
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.
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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 previous experience as junior buyer or assistant buyer in a Retail Head Office environment.
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 2BN).
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!
Age UK is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join their dedicated Warehouse team in Warrington.
With over 260 shops across the UK, Age UK's retail teams play a vital role in raising funds for the fantastic services and support the charity provides to older people. Based at our Warrington site, we are looking for a proactive self-starter to join us as a Warehouse Operative.
As a Warehouse Operative, the successful applicant will play a fundamental role in our Warehouse team, supporting the sorting, processing and distribution of stock, while maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.
You will also assist in stock counting and identify high value items to be sold on our eBay site.
If you are a motivated person with experience in a similar environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please see job description for full responsibilities.
Must haves:
- Proven experience working in a multi role warehouse environment. A
- Proven experience working with manual handling equipment and knowledge of safe lifting processes. A
- Proficient written & verbal communication skills. A
Great to Haves:
- Experience of using 3rd party carrier processing systems. A
- IT Literate, knowledge of MS office applications. 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.
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.
For a full list of benefits please click here
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We are looking for a skilled administrator to join our Corporate Donations and Purchasing team as a Buying Administrative Assistant for our Shops
Our award-winning retail division is the largest and most successful charity retailer in the UK with rewarding careers in buying for which this role is a stepping stone into.
As a Buying Administrative Assistant, you'll support the Corporate Donations and Purchasing team in all aspects of their role and work with a large variety of products from our retail portfolio.
You'll be responsible for supporting many elements of the critical path for the product range life cycle. This will include:
- Managing administrative tasks with a high degree of accuracy
- Collaborating closely with multiple internal stakeholders including the wider Buying & Merchandising teams, Corporate Partnerships, Internal Communications and Marketing teams adhering to deadlines
- Building rapport with external stakeholders including donors and suppliers to co-ordinate activities, facilitate stock movements, answer queries and minute discussions
- Managing internal systems and spreadsheets
- Supporting the Buying team to identify key trends to incorporate into product ranges & support product launches on time
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our Northampton office.
The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you must be prepared to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Most of our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office each week, on average.
About you
We're looking for a team player, able to build excellent relationships and communicate effectively with people across the organisation.
The role requires a high degree of proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and preferably PowerPoint and SharePoint. Training will be provided for our internal IT retail systems.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills
- Have a willing and can-do approach
- Be a team member and highly efficient administrator
- Be IT proficient in MS Office
You’ll have a strong interest in retail, especially charity retail and previous experience working within in a Retail Head Office environment would be beneficial. In return you get the chance to join a talented team that works on exciting projects that really make a difference.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
First stage interviews will be a one-way video interview shortly after the close date. This will be followed by two face-to-face panel interviews at the Northampton office. These will take place in early May for the first panel interview and towards the end of May for the 2nd panel interview.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
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Are you ready to make a difference with your administrative skills? Do you want to be part of the largest and most successful charity retailer in the UK?
Our award-winning retail division offers rewarding careers in buying, and we are looking for a skilled administrator to join our Ecommerce team as a Buying Administrative Assistant for our Online Shops.
As a Buying Administrative Assistant, you'll support the Ecommerce Buying team in all aspects of their role and work with a large variety of products from our retail portfolio. The role requires a high degree of proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as our dedicated retail and eCommerce systems, for which training will be provided.
You'll be responsible for supporting many elements of the critical path for the product range life cycle, including:
- Supporting the Buying team to identify key trends to incorporate into product ranges and support product launches on time
- Managing the sample library for range reviews, quality assurance, and photography
- Performing competitor shopping online and in-store
- Managing internal systems and spreadsheets
You’ll collaborate closely with multiple internal stakeholders, including the wider Ecommerce, Digital, Marketing, Customer Service, and Buying & Merchandising teams.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our Northampton office.
The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you must be prepared to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Most of our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office each week, on average.
About you
We're looking for a team player who can build excellent relationships and communicate effectively with people across the organisation.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills
- Have a willing and can-do approach
- Be a team member and highly efficient administrator
- Be IT proficient in MS Office
You’ll have a strong interest in retail, especially charity retail, and previous experience working within a Retail Head Office environment would be beneficial. In return, you get the chance to join a talented team that works on exciting projects that really make a difference.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
First stage interviews will be a one-way video interview shortly after the close date. This will be followed by two face-to-face panel interviews at the Northampton office. These will take place in early May for the first panel interview and towards the end of May for the 2nd panel stage.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.