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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Shop Manager to join our Dorking Team. As a Shop Manager, you will be reporting to the Retail Operations Manager. Your role will be to be responsible and accountable for maximising shop profit by achieving budgeted income, controlling shop expenditure in line with budget and recruiting and retaining a motivated team of volunteers.
Knowing what it takes to maximise shop sales, you will possess a sound knowledge of technical terms and commercial arithmetic, and an excellent understanding of working within a customer focused environment. With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader able to provide challenge and support to a high performing team. This is a chance for an outstanding candidate to make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of thousands of children and families.
Role Requirements
Income generation
To manage the Retail budget to achieve agreed targets:
• To 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 Raffle sales targets through involving the shops team.
• To maintain high levels of shop presentation by merchandising and housekeeping to agreed standards as set out in the Shops Operations manual.
• Manage the stock levels of bought in/new goods, to include ordering of more stock as and when necessary and recording key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in holding and attending Fundraising events to promote the awareness of The Children’s Trust.
• To source links with local communities to promote Retail in the community via media and other sources.
• Role involves a degree of manual handling in sorting and lifting of stock.
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, Raffle and all other legal or statutory requirements:
• To control shop expenditure through effective cost control of weekly expenses.
• To 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.
• To adhere to all Policies and Procedures including those relating to the compliance with Health and Safety responsibilities, Gift Aid and Raffle.
• To be responsible for the daily management of Health and safety within the shops, completing daily checks and contributing to Risk Assessments.
• To complete all administration to meet the requirements, standard and deadlines for whom this work is produced.
• Embracing 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 ensure the Shops team are: recruited, retained and developed:
• Provides positive, visible and proactive leadership to the Assistant Manager and Shops Volunteer team.
• To manage all employees and volunteers within the Shop in accordance with the aims and values of The Children’s Trust.
• To be responsible for the daily management of the shop team, including contribution to performance reviews for any Assistant Shop Managers.
• To recruit, support and retain team of shop volunteers.
• Provide induction and training for both Assistant Shop Manager and volunteer team as and when necessary.
• Attend where appropriate, training courses relevant to the development of the role
• Promote awareness of relevant training courses and development opportunities to others within the team.
• Attendance at Retail Sales Meetings and responsible for cascading information to Shops team as appropriate.
• To assist the Retail Sales Manager in shop openings and closures.
• Undertake relief cover within The Trust’s shops as and when required.
• Carries out duties in accordance with Trust values.
Customer Service
To ensure customer care and quality of service:
• To 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.
• Adheres to all health and safety guidelines, including infection prevention and control.
• Provide evidence of a valid NHS Covid Pass or acceptable proof of Covid vaccination or medical exemption and all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.
• Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.
• Promotes the health and safety of others.
• Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed.
• Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.
Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience
• Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.
• Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.
• Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.
• Remains organised and focused when under pressure.
• Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
• Motivates self and others.
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
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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 Us: At James Hopkins Trust, we're passionate about supporting families in Gloucestershire with a young child facing a life-limiting condition. We rely on our local community to sustain our vital care services, which cost over £850,000 annually. That's where you come in!
About the Role: We’re looking for enthusiastic Fundraisers to join our team and help create amazing experiences for our supporters, volunteers, and partners. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Fundraising Activities: Plan and deliver a regular programme of fundraising events and activities such as our golf day, Kite Ball, online auction and other community events.
- Community Engagement: Work with local businesses, schools, faith groups, and individuals to support their fundraising efforts and build lasting relationships.
- Storytelling: Share inspiring stories with our supporters to show the impact of their donations.
- Presentations: Prepare and deliver engaging pitches and presentations to secure new support.
- Volunteer Coordination: Identify when we need volunteer support, recruit volunteers, and help them get started.
About You:
- Target-Driven: You have a knack for meeting goals and a background in sales or fundraising.
- People Person: You love building and maintaining relationships with a variety of people.
- Self-Motivated: You’re organised, can juggle multiple tasks, and work well independently.
- Great Communicator: You’re confident giving presentations and can secure new support.
- Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable using IT systems for administration and reporting.
- Mobile: You have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
- Flexible: The role requires you to work some of your hours during the evenings and weekends.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (FTE and DOE)
- Flexible Hours: various hours available up to 37.5 hours a week, with some hybrid working options.
- Great Benefits: Blue Light Card, Nest Pension Scheme, enhanced maternity pay and full salary sick pay scheme after a qualifying period, rising annual leave on length of service, employee assistance programme.
Join Us: If you’re passionate about our work and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Important: You must be eligible to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, so successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check for children and provide two satisfactory references.
Come join the James Hopkins Trust team and help us make magic memories for our families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PURPOSE OF THE POST/RESPONSIBILITIES
Caudwell Children is a national charity which works to change the lives of disabled and autistic children; change society’s understanding and acceptance of disability; and change public perceptions of the important role that charity plays in society.
Based from the award-winning Caudwell International Children’s Centre in Staffordshire, we seek an experienced relationship manager with the ability to identify opportunities and develop relationships to raise funds which support the charity’s expanding service delivery.
Responsible for the ownership and development of sponsorship and associated donor relationships, this role will play a pivotal part in helping to grow the charity’s fundraising income and helping to change the lives of autistic and disabled children across the UK and beyond.
The successful candidate will join a growing team of enthusiastic fundraising professionals aimed at improving the donor experience and growing the charity’s fundraising income.
The role will be part of the Community Fundraising strand and will be responsible for sponsorship income lines including, but not limited to:
- Event Sponsorship
- Service Sponsorship
- Facilities Sponsorship
- Activity Sponsorship
Through the identification of individuals, businesses and brands which align to the charity’s activities the successful candidate will be required to develop the sponsorship offer, cultivate and secure partnerships, then manage the delivery/reporting of agreed deliverables.
Success will be supported and monitored by the Director of Corporate Fundraising against KPI’s including lead generation, conversion rates and income growth.
Relationship development will be documented and reported using the charity’s dedicated CRM system (currently Raiser’s Edge).
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Demonstrable experience in fundraising/sales/relationship management
- Demonstrable understanding of sponsorship as vehicle for brand marketing
- Enthusiastic advocate of relationship management and conversion
- Experience in contributing to a successful sales/fundraising team
- Experience and skill in new business development
- Willingness and ability to undertake basic administrative activities themselves (not expecting of others what you would not do yourself).
- Computer literate, with strong competence in using the mainstream computing packages and products
- Driven, proactive and productive self-starter – able to work efficiently and achieve a lot under their own steam – but not afraid to ask questions when needed
- An enthusiastic, driven and sensitive team member - able to support their peers and encourage others for the benefit of the team
- Well organised – able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Confident, professional and friendly communicator with a hands on approach
- Confident to ensure all work complies with Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and other policies of Caudwell Children
This Job Description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.
DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE CHECKS
The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process. All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This role is eligible for a Standard DBS check.
Click "apply" or visit our website for further invormation.
Thank you for your interest in Caudwell Children.
To change the world so that disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PURPOSE OF THE POST/RESPONSIBILITIES
Caudwell Children is a national charity which works to change the lives of disabled and autistic children; change society’s understanding and acceptance of disability; and change public perceptions of the important role that charity plays in society.
Based from the award-winning Caudwell International Children’s Centre in Staffordshire, we seek an experienced relationship manager with the ability to identify opportunities and develop relationships to raise funds which support the charity’s expanding service delivery.
Responsible for the ownership and development of corporate supporter relationships, this role will play a pivotal part in helping to grow the charity’s fundraising income and helping to change the lives of autistic and disabled children across the UK and beyond.
The successful candidate will join a growing team of enthusiastic fundraising professionals aimed at improving the donor experience and growing the charity’s corporate fundraising partnerships income.
The role will be part of the Corporate Fundraising strand which will be responsible for income lines including, but not limited to:
- Charity of the Year
- Cause-related Marketing
- Licensing
- Strategic Partnerships
Success will be supported and monitored by the Director of Corporate Fundraising against KPI’s including lead generation, conversion rates and income growth.
Relationship development will be documented and reported using the charity’s dedicated CRM system (currently Raiser’s Edge).
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Demonstrable experience in fundraising/sales/relationship management
- Demonstrable understanding of the charity sector and professional fundraising
- Enthusiastic advocate of relationship management and conversion
- Experience in contributing to a successful sales/fundraising team
- Experience and skill in new business development
- Willingness and ability to undertake basic administrative activities themselves (not expecting of others what you would not do yourself).
- Computer literate, with strong competence in using the mainstream computing packages and products
- Driven, proactive and productive self-starter – able to work efficiently and achieve a lot under their own steam – but not afraid to ask questions when needed
- An enthusiastic, driven and sensitive team member - able to support their peers and encourage others for the benefit of the team
- Well organised – able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Confident, professional and friendly communicator with a hands on approach
- Confident to ensure all work complies with Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and other policies of Caudwell Children
This Job Description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.
DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE CHECKS
The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process. All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This role is eligible for a Standard DBS check.
Click on "apply" or visit our website for further information.
Thank you for your interest in Caudwell Children.
To change the world so that disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PURPOSE OF THE POST/RESPONSIBILITIES
Caudwell Children is a national charity which works to change the lives of disabled and autistic children; change society’s understanding and acceptance of disability; and change public perceptions of the important role that charity plays in society.
Based from the award-winning Caudwell International Children’s Centre in Staffordshire, we seek an experienced relationship manager with the ability to identify opportunities and develop relationships to raise funds which support the charity’s expanding service delivery.
Responsible for the ownership and development of supporter relationships, this role will play a pivotal part in helping to grow the charity’s fundraising income and helping to change the lives of autistic and disabled children across the UK and beyond.
The successful candidate will join a growing team of enthusiastic fundraising professionals aimed at improving the donor experience and growing the charity’s repeat and sustainable income.
The role will be part of the Individual Giving fundraising strand which will be responsible for income lines including, but not limited to:
- Major Gifts
- Regular Gifts
- Wills & Legacy
- Raffles & Lottery
Success will be supported and monitored by the Director of Public Fundraising against KPI’s including lead generation, conversion rates and income growth.
Relationship development will be documented and reported using the charity’s dedicated CRM system (currently Raiser’s Edge).
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Demonstrable experience in fundraising/sales/relationship management
- Demonstrable understanding of the charity sector and professional fundraising
- Enthusiastic advocate of relationship management and conversion
- Experience in contributing to a successful sales/fundraising team
- Experience and skill in new business development
- Willingness and ability to undertake basic administrative activities themselves (not expecting of others what you would not do yourself).
- Computer literate, with strong competence in using the mainstream computing packages and products
- Driven, proactive and productive self-starter – able to work efficiently and achieve a lot under their own steam – but not afraid to ask questions when needed
- An enthusiastic, driven and sensitive team member - able to support their peers and encourage others for the benefit of the team
- Well organised – able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Confident, professional and friendly communicator with a hands on approach
- Confident to ensure all work complies with Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and other policies of Caudwell Children
- Able to travel to meet the needs of the role.
This Job Description is not exhaustive. It outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.
DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE CHECKS
The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process. All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This role is eligible for a Standard DBS check.
Click "apply" or visit our website for further information.
Thank you for your interest in Caudwell Children.
To change the world so that disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To support the organisation as it continues to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and ‘tech-savvy’ Sales and Marketing Executive to join our small, remote team. This role will be pivotal in driving our mission to promote the use and benefits of e-assessment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for recruiting and supporting sponsors, increasing membership, and collaborating with partners. Additionally, the role includes supporting the delivery of both live and virtual events.
The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation based in the UK for consumers of, producers of and those with an interest in e-Assessment. We have been dedicated to furthering technology enhanced assessment adoption since 2008. The e-Assessment Association has three major goals: To provide professional support and facilitate debate and discussion for people involved in this field of expertise; create and communicate the positive contributions that technology makes to all forms of assessment; and to develop statements of good practice for suppliers and consumers of e-Assessment technologies.
Benefits
·Opportunity to work with a dedicated, friendly team, passionate about advancing e-assessment.
·Flexible working arrangements, including remote working (and possible opportunity to work on a part-time basis).
·Professional development and training opportunities.
·Competitive salary and benefits package.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Sales Assistant – Garden Room
Period: Permanent
Hours: 1 day per week (Wednesday – Friday), 7 hours excluding breaks, some weekends and evenings
Salary: £24,000 per year pro rata
Reports to: Retail Manager
Place of work: The Exchange, Erith DA8 1RA
How to apply: The application pack with details on how to apply is also available from the 'Join Staff Team' page on our website.
About the role
The Exchange is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Sales Assistant with a flair for customer service, and a passion for plants, craft and people. This is an exciting new opportunity to help support our Retail Manager in establishing The Garden Room as a vibrant, successful and welcoming space for retail, selling homeware and gifts; craft and garden supplies and tools; plants and plant care products; and some fashion, fragrance and cosmetics. The Garden Room acts as the main entrance into The Exchange, and so the Sales Assistant will be expected to be able to talk confidently about the wider organisation and its work. The space is also used for workshops, focusing on the interconnection between craft and gardens.
Principle Duties:
Please note: the ‘principal duties and responsibilities’ outlined below are not exhaustive. Other tasks and duties consistent with the role may be assigned.
- Sales: Maximise sales within our retail space, The Garden Room, by assisting with the day-to-day running of the shop, ensuring it is always well presented, welcoming and secure.
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional service to visitors and customers, providing information about The Garden Room and our retail offering as well as the organisation, its ethos, our programme and events.
- Plant Care: Basic care of the plants within The Garden Room and elsewhere in The Exchange.
- Ambassador: Be a positive ambassador of The Exchange, supporting the organisation and its work within the community.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service in The Garden Room, answering queries and giving general assistance in a warm and friendly manner to ensure a positive visitor/customer experience, and to encourage repeat visits.
- Talk confidently about the wider work of The Exchange, including our history, ethos and our events/programme.
- Ensure the smooth operational running of The Garden Room.
- Till and cash handling, processing transactions on the till system, packaging and gift wrapping any purchases as required.
- Process online purchases by selecting stock, packing for postage and arranging dispatch.
- Inform customers about stock availability and gathering product feedback.
- Respond to email and in-person queries from customers in a timely and professional manner.
- Occasionally serve drinks and snacks from The Garden Room where we sell a small selection of chilled bottled and canned drinks for consumption on The Exchange premises.
- Manage stock levels, preventing theft, and keeping the store clean and organised.
- Ensure that available stock is visible and is visually appealing.
- Maintain stock levels and visual standards of the drinks and snacks available to purchase from The Garden Room.
- Provide basic care instructions to customers purchasing plants.
- Operate within rigorous H&S and security frameworks, including taking responsibility for opening and closing tills, and final retail space checks.
- Assist with general housekeeping duties as assigned.
Personal specification:
Essential:
- Friendly and approachable with excellent customer service and ‘front of house’ skills.
- Motivated with an eye for detail and a desire to achieve high standards.
- Confident, calm approach to working within a busy environment balancing multiple demands.
- Excellent communication, listening, diplomacy and problem-solving skills.
- Evidence of positive and effective working with colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
- High level of written and verbal English communication skills.
- Reliable and highly organised with initiative and strong time management efficiency.
- Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings dependent the needs of the operation.
- The right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Desirable:
- Working in an arts and culture / community / heritage environment.
How to apply:
The application pack with details on how to apply is also available from the 'Join Staff Team' page on our website.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 14 July
Interviews scheduled for: Thursday 18 July
Our mission is to reinvigorate the Old Library in Erith as a community-built space and create a centre for craft, opportunity and local growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Sales Executive
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development/Sales Executive to join a new awarding organisation (currently going through Ofqual registration) that's revolutionising music education across the UK.
This is a remote working role, offering a generous commission scheme, so there is lots of potential to significantly boost your earnings.
Position: Business Development/Sales Executive
Location: Remote (monthly visit to Gloucester)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours (flexible working considered)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience (plus commission, circa £57k OTE)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 22nd July 2024. Short-listing will be on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close recruitment early if the right candidate is found. So, apply asap, don't wait!
The Role
These awards equip young people with the skills and behaviours they need to become leaders through the power of music. The Music Leader Level 1 programme has just been launched, signing up over 25 schools as centres set to engage 3,000 young people, with a pipeline of 150 more. The Music Leader Level 2 is set to launch in January 2025.
As the Business Development Executive, your primary focus will be to drive sales growth by building strong partnerships with schools, colleges and other independent training providers nationwide. Your success will be measured by your ability to sell the transformative awards, which have the power to change young lives.
You will use your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to understand each client's unique needs and demonstrate how the awards can provide effective solutions.
As part of a small but dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to shape sales strategies and contribute to rapid growth.
About You
In this pivotal role, you will have a strong track record of success in relationship-focused, consultative selling, with a strong ability to drive sales growth. With exceptional communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to conduct professional and persuasive conversations, you will have an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to spot new opportunities within the market.
Knowledge and a deep understanding of the schools and education sector is essential in this role.
This role requires a relational approach to sales, where you will conduct yourself professionally and persuasively, both over the phone and in face-to-face meetings.
Your passion, perseverance, and ability to spot new opportunities will be key to expanding reach and making the organisation a leading force in the awarding sector.
If you wish to apply, you will be asked to submit your current CV and a cover letter and complete an equity, diversity and an anonymous inclusion form.
About the Organisation
Join a national award winning charity that uses music to transform the lives of young people. With a mission a to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and in their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances
Benefits include:
- Pension is 3% of basic salary
- Flexible working
- Lots of staff training and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Maternity policy: 6 weeks full pay, 6 weeks half pay, 27 weeks statutory
- Wellbeing and social programme for staff
- Annual leave entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year
- Staff can request additional unpaid leave throughout the year
You may also have experience in areas such as Director, Director of Youth, Director of Community, Community Engagement, Youth and Community Engagement, Director of Community Engagement, Youth Work, Youth Worker, Director of Youth Work, Community, Community Development, Youth, Disability, Music, Music Hub. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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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!
Percival are excited to be working exclusively with Impact Hub London to help the appoint a new Sales and Membership Experience Director to join their exciting team. In this role you will manage a brilliant team of events, sales and community focused professionals in an environment that is mission led.
Impact Hub London is a home for positive change. Their purpose is to accelerate entrepreneurial action that benefits people and planet.
Through their workspaces, business support programmes, membership community and events, they bring together impact-driven individuals and organisations to build a more fair and sustainable future. We are part of the world’s leading network for building communities and ecosystems for change through social and environmental entrepreneurship, with over 100 Impact Hubs across 60+ locations hosting 25,000 members.
Title: Sales and Membership Experience Director
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London
The Sales and Membership Experience Director is a newly formed and pivotal role, reporting directly to the IHL CEO, that combines their new scaling opportunity with cementing their historic strength. Specifically, with four times the desk, meeting room and events space now available to sell, you will lead the IHL sales effort to bring in new members, sell available offices and step change their revenue. At the same time, their focus on member experience and community building has been their strongest sales driver for 16 years and is core to the whole Impact Hub ethos. You will therefore also lead the team to foster a sense of belonging, collaboration and purpose within their diverse community of members, partners and stakeholders.
You will have extensive sales experience with a record of success in delivering results in both acquisition and retention, developing sales strategies and managing a small sales team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in membership management or related roles, with a track record of fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and engaged membership community.
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 3rd July
1st Stage Interviews: week commencing 15th July
2nd Stage Interviews: week commencing 22nd July
We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Director, Adam.
To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy on our website.
We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
No set hours per week (casual contract).
£12 per hour
Base location - Compton Acres Shopping Centre, Nottingham (West Bridgford), with travel across region (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire) for cover requirements of the role.
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our retail department (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire. Your role will be to cover shops when needed to ensure that they remain open during periods of sickness and other leave cover, also, to assist in the day to day running of the regions operational needs when needed, to include stock processing for a variety of shops.
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We are currently looking for a dedicated and hardworking person who is a team player and wants to make a difference across the region as we grow and diversify, to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
A key part of this role will be your ability to shop cover across the region and the processing of stock either in stores or centrally in Compton Acres Shopping Centre shop to ensure that stock is allocated effectively to our bricks and mortar store and our eBay operation.
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In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Ability to travel across the region to supply cover when required.
-Good attention to detail, with an understanding of stock quality, clothing brands and able to evaluate the worth of an item
-Well organised and able to work under pressure when needed
-Willing to support shops when the need arises, following the shop processes and ways of working.
[INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY]
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
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.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is at midnight on Wednesday 3rd July 2024. If, after 14 days, we receive enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Wednesday 19th June.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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We are delighted to be working with a leading disability charity to find an experienced customer service professional to lead a high-performing Sales & Reservations function. The charity provides essential short breaks for disabled people and their carers that boost wellbeing and rejuvenate relationships and this role is vital part of their mission. You will focus on achieving revenue and occupancy targets, while also providing robust reporting, complaints handling and liaising with internal stakeholders to coordinate guest arrivals.
This is a great opportunity for an expert in customer service delivery to lead on the optimisation of their in-house bookings function, including guest experience, systems efficiency, current processes and implementing strategic initiatives to increase occupancy. You will be working as part of the External Affairs division and will regularly represent the Sales function at wider Executive level meetings.
To be a successful Sales and Reservations Manager, you will need:
- Previous experience of leadership and line management in a customer-focused team, ideally in a hospitality or care environment
- Commercial awareness and experience in reporting/analysis and operating and optimising a CRM system and online bookings
- Team management experience, building high performing teams
Salary: £37,485
Contract: Permanent
Location: London/Hybrid
Deadline: 31st May
Interviews: 6/7th June
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Chloe on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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!
Our teams are made up of people who are committed to our ambitious goals – you do not need to be degree educated to secure a role, but you should be able to demonstrate a combination of experience and competence that meets the requirements of the role. Previous experience in business development, sales, or account management role required and ideally experience in the automotive industry or working with SMEs is advantageous. Experience in managing client relationships and partnerships at a mid or senior level and able to contribute constructively and generously as part of a wider team. You must be passionate about driving growth and making a positive impact through strategic partnerships. Able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
You will be responsible for:
- Growth (income, partnerships, promotion, participation and advocacy) in a designated geographic territory, or sector, within the UK automotive industry
- Identifying and pursue growth opportunities spending 60-80% of your time ‘on the road’ visiting and pitching new prospects and existing partners, and attending networking and industry events
- Agree new income-generating partnerships ensuring Ben’s employer proposition, fundraising events, products, and campaigns are consistently promoted to all employees
- Deliver targeted income growth by agreeing and facilitating corporate donations and fundraising to support our ambitious plans based on defined KPIs and targets
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within automotive companies and other industry organisations
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored solutions and proposals that meet the needs of potential partners
- Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to identify strategic opportunities and challenges
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Research, qualify, prospect and pitch potential business opportunities with mid and senior level contacts in SLT, HR, People and Health & Wellbeing and relevant functions
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Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve revenue goals and targets
- Build and maintain a balanced pipeline of prospective clients and partners through proactive networking and relationship-building activities
- Lead the development and presentation of proposals, pitches, and partnership agreements in line with Ben’s strategic ambition
- Negotiate and agree ad-hoc and continuing corporate donations and fundraising in line with individual, team and organisation targets
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of growth strategies and initiatives, using a ‘test and learn’ approach to ensure maximum success
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK are recruiting for a Retail Support Administrator with exceptional customer service skills to join their busy Retail Help Desk team based in Warrington. In this role you will offer specific administrative and operational support to a Divisional Sales Team and provide first line support through the Customer Services Helpline. Thus, playing your part in supporting the Retail Division in generating much needed income to help Age UK in its mission to improve the lives of older people.
This unique opportunity to be part of a Divisional Team consisting of Area Managers and covering a wide geographical base from your operating desk in Warrington will not only support the Division, but also the national charities 265 shops alongside your fellow Retail Support Administrators.
No two days will be the same, whether it be receiving inbound calls and emails or customer enquiries. A vital element of the role will be processing all stock donation calls that the Help Desk receives, and then contacting the relevant field staff for a final action plan. Your support in all aspects of customer and shop enquiries will be crucial to the Divisional Sales Manager to ensure the Division's administrative operations are run efficiently and cost effectively.
This opportunity will require you to have strong IT skills, especially Excel and the ability to collate accurate information from a variety of sources to supply to the Retail Division.
This role is based at the Warrington office.
Must haves:
- Office based experience working within an administrative environment or supporting a retail estate.
- Ability to work with range of peer groups within the organisation to include volunteers, staff and senior managers.
- Empathic approach to customer service/signposting
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft365 and Windows 10 applications, particularly Excel, MS Teams & Outlook.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Great to haves:
- Knowledge of logistical requirements that service a multi-site retail organisation, preferably system based
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
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
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. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, 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.
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.
Salary: up to £55,000 (dependent on experience), plus generous pension scheme, flexible working culture
Contract: Permanent, subject to a six-month probation period
Hours: 35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered.
Location: London/Hybrid. In person attendance for certain meetings is required (including all staff/team meetings and governance/committee meetings that take place in person). Travel within the UK and internationally may be required.
About the RSS and this role
The Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data, which have never been more vital. We’re looking for an exceptional, experienced business development professional who can help us increase our impact.
The main purpose of this role is to create and manage a pipeline of customers, from initial research, through to strong leads, and ultimately sales. Working closely with teams within the Society to research, follow up and develop strong leads, you will participate in events and marketing activities as needed, and develop and maintain a working database of contacts within our CRM system, to enable effective logging and tracking of potential customers.
The Society offers a diverse range of products from training, sponsorship and professional accreditation and you will be expected to understand these business models and work with teams to maximise their revenue generating potential.
As this is a new role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to build the role around you, with flexibility to play to your strengths and manage your own projects independently. The work will be varied, and you’ll work with a variety of partner types, so this role is perfect if you’re looking to put your business development skills to the test.
You will be required to act as an ambassador of the charity in everything you do; we are looking for someone who is going to embody the charities ethos and who will keep the charity at the heart of all the decisions that are made.
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who really want to work for a charity or not for profit organisation. While not essential, some familiarity with developments within data science, statistics, machine learning, AI and related subject areas would be an advantage.
Our Head of Business Development will:
- Work with wider RSS staff to develop our understanding of the preferences and needs of key internal and external markets to ensure our services align with those preferences and needs.
- Monitor emerging trends in statistics/data science/AI and keep track of competitors to ensure RSS services remain relevant and current.
- Understand key policy and strategy objectives of the RSS and develop, plan and where appropriate implement sales strategies to support those objectives, working closely with other colleagues as required.
- Understand the range of products delivered by the Society and create business development strategies and plans to maximise their commercial value.
- Work with the Director and other colleagues as required to help to shape the Society’s marketing strategy.
- Support development of the commercial aspects of strategies and plans across the organisation. Create and manage a pipeline of customers, from initial research, through to strong leads, and ultimately sales.
- Work with teams to identify new potential revenue streams, sponsorship opportunities and customer types to contact.
- Look for and exploit opportunities to expand our current products to increase revenues.
- Understand key policy and strategy objectives of the RSS and develop, plan and where appropriate implement sales strategies to support those objectives, working closely with other colleagues as required.
- Explore and develop opportunities to extend the reach of the RSS brand and sub-brands to grow partners and sponsors.
Your skills and experience will include:
- A track record of success in sales or business development in the service sector.
- Experience working with different types of products, ideally including sponsorship.
- Experience developing strategies and plans to maximise commercial value
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills – ability to identify and respond to changing priorities.
- Desire to establish and develop an extensive network of external contacts in the industry.
- Able to make sound commercial decisions and identify commercially viable/profitable projects.
- Collaborative team worker – works with colleagues to achieve strategic, operational and commercial objectives.
- Happy to work on own initiative within corporate and RSS guidelines/directives.
- Experience of CRM systems.
Full job description and person specification is available to download at our website.
How to apply
Please submit your CV with a supporting statement/letter to Holly O'Brien (Governance Manager) telling us about:
·Why you should be considered for the role
·How your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and person specification
·How this role fits with your career plan
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Emmaus Oxford is looking for a Charity retail Deputy Store Manager to join our retail management team running our large charity superstore in Cowley Oxford. Emmaus provides housing support and meaning occupation in our social enterprise to up to 28 ex-homeless men and women [known in Emmaus as Companions]. As well as providing retail management the role also involves coaching and training companions and working closely with our team of Progression Workers and Learning & Development Manager. Emmaus collects donations of furniture and household goods from across Oxfordshire and these are sold in our superstore in Cowley and through our online sales business. Proceeds from sales make a major contribution towards our housing & support service. This is a part time role working 22.5 hrs. [3 days] a week and may involve some weekend working and key holding responsibility. It’s a great opportunity to join a growing charity, in a rewarding role, working directly with the charity’s beneficiaries. Your work will directly help ex-homeless men and women, local people on low incomes and help create a better environment through recycling and reuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.