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About Guildford Cathedral

Guildford Cathedral is a sacred space and a community of people who engage with God and the wider world for the common good. We do this by being a warm-hearted community open to God, to all, to growth and to transformation. Over 100,000 visitors come to the Cathedral each year and our Cathedral ‘community’ comprises thousands who feel close to the Cathedral because of historical connection, the purchase of a brick in the 1950s, their membership of the worshipping congregations or staff and volunteers.

The core task of Guildford Cathedral is worship. Daily and Sunday choral services are the backbone of our work. The Cathedral is led by the Dean with the Cathedral Chapter which is akin to a Board of Directors and charity trustees. 

The Role 

The Shop Assistant will support the Shop Manager by opening the Shop on one day per week and other days by mutual agreement. The post holder works enthusiastically as part of the Cathedral’s team of staff and volunteers to help deliver our vision. Lone working is sometimes required but another Staff member (Virger) will always be on site and contactable. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Shop Manager in daily operations.
• Supervise and support volunteers.
• Process sales, including cash and card payments.
• Maintain shop cleanliness, tidiness, and stock presentation.
• Assist customers and handle inquiries.
• Manage stock, orders, and accounts with the Shop Manager.
• Ensure effective administration of sales and inventory.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including management and volunteers.

For an informal conversation about the role, please get in touch. The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 3 March 2025.

Guildford Cathedral follows a Safer Recruiting policy, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Job title: Assistant Management Accountant

Reporting to: Financial Controller

Location: Alton office with potential for some hybrid working

Hours: P/T: 28 hrs per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £34,000 to £38,000 per annum full time equivalent

The Assistant Management Accountant is a critical role within the organisation and is being recruited at an exciting time as Kidney Care UK seeks to realise its growth ambitions within its strategy.

The role will provide support to the Financial Controller in effective stewardship and oversight of all finance functions, with responsibility for ensuring accurate budget holder reporting, project reporting and aid in the production of management accounts. This role is essential to the reporting of financial information across the Charity. The Assistant Management Accountant will also support in the delivery of new projects and system advancements.

In addition the Assistant Management Accountant will help to prepare the Charity’s quarterly VAT returns, ensuring that all transactions have the correct VAT coding. The role will be pivotal in the monthly close down process and ongoing accuracy of the transactions held on the accounting system.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, intermediate-advanced excel skills (X or VLOOKUP, SUMIF and pivot tables) and will be highly organised. The ideal candidate will be able to organise conflicting priorities around the monthly management accounts cycle. They will be flexible and adaptable in their approach to support transformational change in our processes and systems.

Closing date: Sun 23rd Feb 2025 or earlier if sufficient number of applications are received.

Title: Assistant Retail Manager
Salary: £10,666.24 per annum
Hours/Contract: 16 hours, Permanent, Part time
Based: Locks Heath 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 date: TBC

We are currently looking for someone with a strong retail background to join our stores team. You will be supporting the achievement of sales within the shop.

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: - England and 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:

- Excellent customer service skills with an ability to communicate with tact and discretion
- Comprehensive retail management experience, preferably in fashion/clothing, with experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records)
- Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience
- A compassionate individual with a passion for the Marie Curie brand

Using best charity retail practice, creative flair, and an ability to lead by example, you will support the team to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.

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]

Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (12 Months  Maternity Fixed Term Contract)

We have an exciting new opportunity at CEME for a Personal Assistant for a 12 month fixed-term contract starting in April covering maternity cover. If this is for you then please apply along with a 1 page supporting statement stating why we should hire you and skills and experience you will bring with you.

Company Description

Our mission here at CEME is to inspire inclusive business growth, contributing to economic prosperity. Our vision is a world where engineering, technology, design and manufacturing businesses improve life and wellbeing.

Our values define how we work and what we do:

• Inspire people to achieve more through learning fast.

• Being inclusive, involving everyone regardless of who they are.

• We are innovative, exploring new thinking that will change the world and how we live.

• Being open and honest, displaying the highest levels of Integrity in all that we do.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in the Rainham, East London, United Kingdom as a Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. The Personal Assistant will be responsible for executive administrative assistance, personal assistance, diary management, and clerical skills.

1. JOB PURPOSE

• To provide high level confidential support on all aspects of administration and management of specific projects.

• To provide proactive support by anticipating needs and planning priorities.

• Following up actions and monitoring progress on behalf of the CEO.

• Create positive relationships with staff in stakeholder organisations.

2. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

2.1 Administration and Correspondence

• Responsible for preparing all emails, letters and other communication ensuring consistency and appropriate level of standards in communication is maintained.

• To monitor all incoming emails and correspondence and proactively respond where appropriate or highlight to the CEO any correspondence of an urgent nature.

• Prepare presentation and briefings using PowerPoint.

• To monitor the CEO’s email inbox providing holding emails or responses as required and highlighting any urgent, personal or sensitive email.

•Liaise with the Company Secretary to help coordinate production of board packs for CEME Board meetings.

• Attend daily updates with the Chief Executive, plan and prioritise urgent activities.

• Responsible for maintaining all filing and confidential shredding.

2.3 Attendance at meetings/minute taking

• Attend monthly Senior Leadership Team SLT meetings and take a full record of the minutes and provide a draft

copy to the CEO within an agreed timeframe and on approval circulate the minutes.

• Follow-up actions and inform CEO of any issues that need to be addressed.

• To attend as required any business meetings or events as requested by the CEO.

• Supporting the SMT on specific projects on top of existing priorities, management of agendas, forward planner and chasing actions

2.4 Diary & Travel Management

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the CEO’s diary ensuring that all meetings are scheduled accurately, meetings are re- confirmed and the CEO updated of any changes ensuring effective time management.

• Organise travel and hotel arrangements for the Chief Executive utilising booking agents and resources as required.

• Providing detailed travel schedules, itineraries, directions and maps as required

2.5 Telephone Enquiries and Visitors

• To ensure that all telephone enquiries are answered promptly and appropriate action taken, updating the CEO on all urgent calls and prioritising messages accurately.

• To be proactive in identifying where calls need to be transferred to other executives or parts of the business ensuring prompt customer service.

• Professionally meet and greet all external visitors offering appropriate refreshments and providing any support to the visitor as required.

• Manage internal visitors proactively updating the CEO on any meeting changes or delays and ensuring all parties are fully equipped with any meeting documentation as required.

2.6 Daily management of the CEO’s Office

• To ensure that the CEO’s office is well maintained, refreshed twice daily in respect of removal of crockery following meetings and replenishing of water jugs and glasses.

• Ensure the office is tidy the office prior to any internal or external meetings.

• Purchase and maintain the office tea/coffee/refreshment stocks and liaise with the on-site catering company to arrange any additional meeting refreshments as required.

2.7 Event Co-Ordination

• Providing management and supervisory support to other staff for major events and co-ordinating delivery and execution.

• To co-ordinate any events or functions delivered by the CEO’s office utilising and liaising with internal and external suppliers as needed.

• To book or arrange any external events or function as required for the CEO including seminars, training sessions or networking groups.

• To book any internal meeting rooms required and arrange in conjunction with C&E any refreshments of AV equipment

2.8 Finance

• To raise any Purchase Orders or New Supplier Forms as required.

• To complete expenses claims for the CEO keeping a track of receipts

• Ensure that urgent documents and contracts that require signatures are dealt with in a timely fashion.

• Arrange for processing of invoices and payments in conjunction with Finance.

• To prepare and submit the CEO’s expenses.

2.9 Other

• To support the non-Executive Chairman as required in relation to correspondence, communication, events and company procedures.

• Work with and support the Executive team in respect of administration, planning meetings and tracking deadlines.

• To undertake ad-hoc projects that may include, but are not limited to, marketing, web management and HR.

• To proactively work with the CEO to ensure continuous improvements in the effective management of the CEO’s office.

• Forward planning ahead of the year and months to ensure smooth planning of events / meetings etc in advance.

• Providing HR support and working alongside HR in particular supporting organisational change through things like the Great Company to work, Staff engagement, creation of Recruitment packs and candidate management

3. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Key Attributes:

• The ability to build strong relationships at a senior level, including the CEO
• Having strong organisational skills and effective planning.
• Demonstrating an accurate, efficient and maintain good calendar management.
• The ability to develop good and honest working relationship with all employees.
• An awareness of your responsibility and integrity.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information and communication - telephone manner, etc.

Knowledge of:

• Experience of office management and multi-tasking (not essential but desirable)
• Be able to deal with people at all levels and inspire confidence.
• Highly competent in IT (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Qualifications and/or other Essential Certificates.
• Minute taking at Board Level.
• Recognised certificate Microsoft Products.

Qualifications:

• Educated to A-level or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Experience:

• Have a good experience of working at a senior level - minimum Board Director level, PA experience ideally to CEO
• Knowledge and ability to deal with staff issues and ensuring they are dealt with in the best and most effective way.
• Ability and experience to to take minutes of meetings and reflect an accurate record.

Other Information

• Reporting to: CEO
• Location: Rainham, Essex
• Hybrid working: Minimum of 3 days in the office
• Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (dependent on experience)
• Hours: 30hrs per week, 4 days per week

Benefits @ CEME:

Our vision is a world where engineering, technology, design, and manufacturing businesses improve life and wellbeing

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Aviva Pension Scheme ; 6.5% employer contribution and 1.5%employee contribution
• Westfield Healthcare £250 contribution towards learning and development
• Volunteer Days; 4x paid days per year to volunteer
• Birthday Off
• Duvet Day; 1x day off per year
• Complimentary Coffee 4pm
• Friday Finish Flexible Working
• Up to 3x social events December Holiday; gifted 3x days off between Xmas and New Year

5. HOW TO APPLY:

To apply please provide a supporting statement no longer than 2x A4 pages saying how you meet the selection criteria and your motivation to applying. Provide the names and contact details of two referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the job) along with your current salary and notice period.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 28 February 2025

With Interviews taking place week commencing Monday 10 March 2025

Starting Date: TBC April 2025

Location: Preference for a base at our Bristol office with hybrid working available. We are also open to applications from remote (UK based) candidates, requiring monthly visits to our Bristol office.

About Resource Futures

We want to create a future where organisations, people and communities can thrive using material resources.

Resource Futures is an organisation accelerating the shift towards a circular world: putting restorative practices of reuse, repair, recycling  at the heart of the fight to address the climate crisis. We help governments, businesses, NGOs and non-profits embrace regenerative change and rebalance their relationship with resources.

We are non-profit-distributing and have a close-knit team of 50+ trusted employees who collaborate across various areas of the business. Our multi-disciplined and connected approach sets us apart from the competition and enables us to build robust solutions that have a meaningful impact in the world.

We are passionate not only about what we do but how we do it, and we’re proud to be a part of the global B Corp movement to use business as a force for good. Employee-owned and independent, we’re all about helping each team member grow, and together striving towards our goal of creating a sustainable world.

The opportunity

We have an exciting vacancy in our Finance team for someone who would like to grow and develop into the finance profession. This is a fantastic new opportunity for an enthusiastic person, who may be currently training for bookkeeping finance qualifications (e.g.  AAT, ) or planning to start training for a career in finance. If you have a positive “can do” attitude, excellent attention to detail, previous experience of assisting in finance tasks and self-motivation to learn, we would love to hear from you. You will be trained on company processes and procedures, and supported by our Finance Manager in ongoing development of your skills.

Our Core Services team works across the business covering Head Office functions including Finance, Human Resources, Business Systems and Marketing. You will be part of a small and friendly team, in an ethical SME, assisting the Finance Manager in delivering smooth financial operations and contributing to the overall success of the business.

What you will be doing

· Processing weekly temporary staff payroll, including setting up new starters on QuickBooks Advanced payroll and completing payroll journals.

· Running payroll reports and payments through internet banking.

· Processing temporary staff auto enrolment pension contributions.

· Processing staff expenses through our project management software CMap, and importing into QuickBooks.

· Managing petty cash.

· Paying expenses and purchase invoices on QuickBooks in a timely manner.

· Responding to finance enquiries and producing reports for colleagues as required.

· Online banking authorisations as required.

· Processing accounts receivable remittances.

· Assisting with sales and purchase ledger functions on CMap and pushing to QuickBooks.

· Pulling purchase, sales and expense information from QuickBooks back into CMap.

· Reconciling QuickBooks accounts.

· Administrative duties to support the smooth running of the Finance deliverables, including filing and scanning.

· Assisting in improving financial systems and procedures.

· Undertake any other tasks as requested by the Finance Manager.

· Learning all of Resource Futures’ financial systems over time to support the Finance Manager in providing a holistic and effective finance function for the company.

The essentials

· Previous experience in a Finance Assistant or a similar role.

· Knowledge of relevant financial software.

· Excellent MS Excel skills.

· Highly numerate with an ability to spot numeric errors.

· Methodical and accurate, with an ability to collate and present error-free information and reports.

· Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.

· Strong organisational and problem solving skills.

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Great to haves

· Experience of QuickBooks.

· Knowledge of a project management software (e.g. CMap).

· Experience in running a payroll.

· Purchase ledger knowledge.

· VAT knowledge.

· Experience in sales ledger and expense claims.

· Working towards AAT or other existing finance qualification.

· Book-keeping qualification.

Benefits

· Embedded flexi working culture.

· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, each year (pro rata for part-time hours) – flexibility to work or use some bank holidays for annual leave.

· Paid volunteer time each year (a full day for those working 19 hours or more per week, half day for those working up to 18.75 hours per week).

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

· Enhanced sick pay.

· Scottish Widows pension plan – the company will match up to 7% of your contribution.

· Group life assurance cover.

· Healthcare portal offering 24/7 GP access, mental health support, wellbeing advice, financial and legal guidance.

· Mental health and wellbeing group with trained mental health first aiders and responders, maintaining a focus on support for our team.

· A cycle to work scheme for all and on-site showers at the Bristol office.

· Home and tech scheme - costs at Currys and Ikea spread across 12 months, and up to 10% savings.

· On-site charging points for electric vehicles at the Bristol office.

· Paid professional membership such as CIWM or IEMA.

· An opportunity to become a company member, contributing to decision making and the future of our business.

· Consultative Group – a group of employees providing an anonymous vehicle for employee voice, raising issues, proposing changes and engaging senior management.

· Regular line manager 1:1s and performance reviews, with opportunities to discuss and build targets that inspire and push you professionally.

· Annual training budget to ensure continued progression and development, as well as regular internal ‘Lunchtime Briefs’ and other sessions to share skills and knowledge across all roles.

· Two annual team activity days, each followed by evening socials.

· Green and accessible Bristol office, surrounded by nature, and close to the harbourside.

· Accessible central Glasgow office close to local public transport links.

· An opportunity to join a friendly, fun, professional, challenging, and supportive place to work, and a team that is collectively focused on making a positive impact.

Resource Futures is an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment where everyone can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us in being themselves at work. We pride ourselves on working flexibly to enable our people to take care of their mental health and maintain a good life-work balance.

We are Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer, and our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

We recruit and treat everyone with equality and respect regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In line with the expectations set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we place an obligation upon all of our people to respect and act in accordance with this statement.

Join our retail team as an Assistant Shop Manager at our Dorking shop and support the Shop Manager to maximise shop profit by achieving budgeted income, controlling shop expenditure in line with the shop's budget, and by recruiting and retaining a motivated team of volunteers. You will support the promotion of sustainable shopping and the shop’s social media to increase audience reach, attract customers, donors and volunteer supporters to deliver the Retail Strategy.

Income generation

• To support the Shop Manager to manage the Retail budget to achieve agreed targets:
• Help maximise shop sales by achieving agreed targets both through donated stock and bought in/new goods. This involves proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed amounts and stock planning.
• Achieve Gift Aid sales conversion target through maximising new donor sign up and encouraging repeat donations.
• Achieve the shops additional fundraising activities i.e., Christmas appeal sales targets through involving the shops team.
• Maintain high levels of shop presentation by merchandising and housekeeping to agreed standards as set out in the Shops Operations manual.
• Managing the stock levels of bought in/new goods, to include ordering of more stock as and when necessary.
• Assist in holding and attending Fundraising events to promote the awareness of The Children’s Trust.
• Source links with local communities to promote Retail in the community via media and other sources.
• Role involves a degree of manual handling in the sorting and lifting of stock.
• Job Purpose
• Job Description
• Duties and Responsibilities

Administration and compliance

• To ensure adherence to The Children’s Trust policies and procedures, in particular ensuring full compliance of the shops in line with all Health & Safety legislation, Trading Standards, Risk Assessments, Gift Aid, Lottery and all other legal or statutory requirements:
• Assist in controlling shop expenditure through effective cost control of weekly expenses.
• Ensure minimum losses of both stock and cash by following bank and till procedures and safeguarding the property of The Children’s Trust at all times.
• Adhere to all Policies and Procedures including those relating to the compliance with Health and Safety responsibilities, Gift Aid and Lottery.
• Complete all administration to meet the requirements, standard and deadlines for whom this work is produced.
• Embrace the change and development of new technology in the shop, for example The Loop (internal intranet) and Chariot (EPOS till system).
• Timely efficient responses to requests for information including voice and email messages.
• To fulfil any other agreed duties that may at times be reasonably required.

Personnel and Training

• To support the Shop Manager to ensure the Shop’s team are recruited, retained and developed:
• Led by the Shop Manager - provides positive, visible and proactive leadership to the Shops team.
• Assist in managing all employees and volunteers within the Shop in accordance with the aims and values of The Children’s Trust.
• Deputise and be accountable for all Shop Manager duties as and when necessary, in their absence due to sickness, holiday or recruitment.
• Assist the Shop Manager to recruit, induct, support, train and retain team of shop volunteers.
• Attend where appropriate, training courses relevant to the development of the role and Retail Sales meetings if required and cascade information to team as appropriate.
• Assist at other shops if requested and where reasonable.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Trust #Promises.

Customer Service

• To ensure customer care and quality of service.
• Provide excellent customer care through quality of service, dealing with complaints both efficiently and effectively, and having a good understanding of what The Children’s Trust does.
• Support other shops and fundraising colleagues as and when necessary.

Location: Based near Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary: £23,500 - £25,000

Full time, permanent

Reporting to Community Fundraising Manager, Events Manager, Head of Events  

Interviewing on a rolling basis

Closing deadline Friday 14th February (may close early if a suitable applicant found)  

Are you highly organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic? Are you looking to build your experience in the charity sector and in special events?

Horatio’s Garden is looking for an Events Assistant to join its friendly and growing team which creates, organises and implements a wide range of special events.

Horatio’s Garden is an independent charity that nurtures the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres. Leading designers create the accessible gardens where the charity’s team, alongside volunteers and creatives, care for people and plants alike.  

The charity is growing. With seven garden projects open, we have an eighth garden under construction in Sheffield due to open in 2025. After winning ‘Best in Show’ at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2023 with a show garden designed for people with mobility needs, the charity’s profile was significantly increased and there are major plans to expand the special events programme to raise awareness and generate sustainable income.

We are looking for someone who has

• A passion for the charity sector
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Flexible, can-do attitude, with the ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
• A willingness to learn new skills and to develop existing skills 
• An ability to self-motivated and work independently, as well as part of a team 
• An ability to prioritise and deal with multiple requests
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with people of all levels
• Good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Key responsibilities

· Assist with the administration and coordination of fundraising and stewardship events

· Assist with communications, mailings and guestlist management

· Set up event ticketing

· Update supporter details on the fundraising database

· Support with third party fundraisers including responding to queries, sending out fundraising packs and monitoring income

· Attending events where required including some evenings and weekends

· Perform general office administration tasks

As a Charity we are committed to creating and promoting a culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work for our Charity.

How to apply 

Please read the full job description before applying. Please send your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are suited to the role by selecting Quick Apply. The closing date for applications is . We look forward to receiving your application. 

Part time 21 hours per week [over 7 days to include Sundays]

£23,436.25 FTE - £13,301.66 pro rata with annual progression up to £23,696.84 FTE - £13,449.56 pro rata

The Children’s Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review – this review is intended to improve our current approach; we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in April 2025.

Location – Mill Rd Cambridge

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Mill Rd Shop Cambridge. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.

We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instill an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?

 You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.  

It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!

Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children’s Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.

This vacancy closes at midnight on Monday 17th February 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Monday 3rd February onwards. 

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

Salary: £24,570.00 per annum, pro-rated plus £5023.71 London Weighting per annum, pro-rated

Location: Shelter Boutique shop – Muswell Hill

Contract: Fixed term contract ending March 2026

Hours: Part time – 15 per week

Closing date: Sunday the 16th of February at 11:30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Muswell Hill Boutique by Shelter shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. 

You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.

Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. 

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.  

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Location: Dundee Shelter shop

Salary: £24,570.00 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 7.5 hours per week (0.2 FTE)

Closing date: Sunday the 16th of February at 11:30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Dundee shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role.

You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement.

Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter Scotland

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Safeguarding statement

At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them

Do you have retail experience with the potential to support the leadership of a small team?
Do you have a passion for delivering great standards and developing others? 
Do you want to be part of something exciting that will truly make a difference to the lives of people around you?

Then we might have the perfect job for you!

Role: Assistant Shop Manager
Location: Portishead
Salary: £23,880.12 FTE 
Hours: 16-40 hours per week, across 2-5 days, including Saturdays
Duration: Permanent

At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re going big on charity retail. We already have nine shops located in Westbury-on-Trym, Yate, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cinderford, Bath, Thornbury and Keynsham but plan to open up to four new shops a year over the next five years, giving our charity a physical presence in the heart of communities we have served since 2007. Our Portishead shop is one of our next to open, so this is a superb opportunity.

The shops will sell a variety of goods, as well as being a hub for our charity activity locally. Our shops need to perform well financially to help fund our lifesaving service, but we also want them to be a place where everyone feels welcome, the local community can learn life-saving skills and former patients or supporters can pop in for a chat.

We are looking for an experienced retail team member who can support the financial delivery, team engagement and community presence in our new Portishead shop. In return, we offer a competitive salary, the opportunity to be part of an amazing retail team and involvement in the exciting variety that retail growth will bring. We also believe strongly in developing individuals’ leadership skills and provide development opportunities.

GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.

You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences as part of our keen commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.

Please Note: All retail staff are required to undertake a Basic DBS check due to their contact with vulnerable people and the public. Further information can be accessed in our Ex-Offenders Policy which is accessible on the website.

No agencies please.