Shop Manager And Assistant Shop Manager Jobs

Want to use your coaching skills to make a real difference? If so, we would love to receive your application for our Social Enterprise Work Coach vacancy! This is an exciting, hands-on role where no two days will be alike. You might be developing a work experience pathway one day, then working alongside a Companion (formerly homeless adult who lives and volunteers at Emmaus) in a shop and leading by example the next. You’ll supervise work, coach Companions and volunteers to develop their working practices and monitor and report on progress outcomes. You will use your people-skills to work closely together with colleagues to best support the individuals you are working with. 

This new project will use a strengths based approach to support participants to develop meaningful work skills, to get more out of their work placements here at Emmaus and to build the professional skills and personal resilience needed to move on into paid employment.

£12 per hour (Holiday pay on top of hourly rate).

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.

To cover our 3 Cumbria shops in Cockermouth, Keswick and Whitehaven. Based at the Cockermouth Shop. Additional travel to Keswick and Whitehaven will be paid at 45p per mile.

Fixed term sessional hours contract until 31st July 2025 initially 6 months with possible extension - variable hours per week likely to be between 15 hours up to 30 hours.

Benefits include:

Free parking at the Cockermouth and Keswick shops, stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%.

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

We are looking for someone that loves working with people, someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and is able to work with a diverse team of volunteers. Ideally you will have some retail experience.

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.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support our shop management teams to your 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 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.

The closing date for applications is at midnight on Tuesday 25th February 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Tuesday 11th February.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

IN2

Permanent Contract

22.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7 trading days)

£23,436.25 FTE - £14,251.77 pro rata (pay review in progress)

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: Calverton Bookshop (Brand New Shop)

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers

-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

We are opening a brand new bookshop in Calverton during 2025 and we are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Bookshop Manager to lead our diverse volunteer team and oversee daily operations to maximise income for our charity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management, a love for books and media, and excellent customer service skills.

If you have the skills to help build a community team of volunteers and maximise retail income in our newest shop, we want to hear from you.

You will be working in a creative environment, working closely with donated goods and serving the local community. If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this role for you.

You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have excellent communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

As an Assistant Bookshop Manager you will work closely with your Shop Manager, along with a team of diverse Volunteers and you will need to demonstrate that you have great people skills and that you are confident and competent working with people from different backgrounds, creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

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

We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

The closing date for applications is at midnight on Friday 16th March 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Friday 28th February onwards.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

IN2

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]
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic disclosure check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Are you looking for a new challenge? 

Would you like to join the Barnardo's Families Team offering bespoke support to families in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales?

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join Barnardo's as a Team Manager within the Resilient Families Service, working across RCT, to support children, young people and their families. Our team is split into two areas covering the East and West of RCT. There is a Team Manager post in each area, and this vacancy is for the Team Manager of the East Team, covering the Cynon Valley and East half of Taff Ely.

What is the Resilient Families Service?
The Resilient Families Team is part of the Resilient Families Service providing an early intervention and prevention service for families with children/young people aged 0-18yrs across Rhondda Cynon Taff. The service increases the resilience levels of the children, young people and their families through working alongside other partner agencies to ensure intervention plans are effectively delivered, delivering direct support and advocating for the children, young people and their families.

What will the job involve?
As a Team Manager you will be a registered Social Worker and will line manage the team of Intervention Workers who are responsible for providing advice, guidance and support to families in accordance with the aims and objectives of the service. You will be responsible for:
•    Direct line management of a team of Intervention Workers supporting well-being, development, case work, performance and behaviour.
•    Case allocation, monitoring, quality assurance and audit
•    Responding to all safeguarding concerns received via C1/PPN referrals, disclosures or observations and escalating to Children's Services appropriately.
•    Working in partnership with the Resilient Families Service Management Team, Children's Services, Education, Health and Community Agencies.

Please note, this role requires a Social Work qualification as an essential part of the criteria, however you will not hold any statutory duty as a Social Worker. You will be managing an early intervention service and supporting the team to deal with, respond and escalate any safeguarding concerns to Children's Services.

What are we looking for?
•    Substantial experience working with children, young people and their families
•    Management or supervision experience in a relevant setting with the capability in giving feedback to teams in relation to performance
•    Demonstratable record of working constructively with partner agencies and commissioners
•    Substantial experience of responding to, and escalating safeguarding concerns
•    Demonstrable experience of promoting and developing a positive culture within a team setting

Additional Information:
Please include as much relevant detail in your application to demonstrate how you fulfil the requirements of our Team Manager job role, as outlined above and in the Job Description/Personal Specification.  Experience can be from previous employment, education, training, volunteering etc. 

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Our basis and values

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Head of Marketing will have management and creative responsibility for marketing communications and promotion, including the mission and worship of the Abbey, installations, events and hospitality, proactively managing the Marketing and Commercial teams to deliver on our strategic plan.

Key responsibilities...

• To develop and deliver a strategic marketing plan for the next five years, and implement promotional activity to raise significantly the Abbey’s profile both regionally and nationally.
• To identify and market an annual programme of events and major installations which engage our town and region, driving footfall and engagement and delivering an excellent visitor experience.
• To lead an effective and motivated Marketing and Commercial Team, with the aim of doubling visitor numbers and commercial income within five years.
• To be a hands-on member of the team, working in partnership with colleagues, volunteers and members of the congregation for the flourishing of the Abbey as a spiritual, cultural and heritage resource to the town, region, nation and Church.

Message from the Vicar…

For over 900 years Tewkesbury Abbey has been at the heart of the community - as a place of gathering, worship, celebration and remembrance.  Down the centuries we have been a Benedictine Abbey, a parish church and a place of refuge in times of flood and war.

Today the Abbey is a thriving parish church with hundreds coming here to worship each week, drawn by our commitment to daily prayer and our traditional choral worship. We are a ‘Major Church’ within the Church of England, and we are larger than fourteen of our country’s cathedrals. We are also a venue for concerts, large civic events, fairs and festivals working in partnership with colleagues throughout the region, the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury Cultural Consortium and Gloucester Cathedral.

Like many heritage assets within the UK, COVID and lockdown presented us with serious challenges to our financial sustainability. We are now responding to those challenges with ambitious plans to double our visitor income and numbers within five years. These plans have been agreed and funded by our Parochial Church Council and are being overseen by our trading arm Tewkesbury Abbey Limited.

We applied for and won a £250,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which will among other projects increase our marketing activity and visitor engagement, including the appointment of a marketing assistant, a volunteers officer and a project manager to oversee the scoping of future capital development plans, and testing activities such as entry by donation.  We hope that this will lead to one or more larger-scale capital bids which could lead to a longer-term funding relationship to secure the Abbey as a thriving venue, unique heritage asset and global visitor destination.

In the past year we have hosted Luke Jerram’s ‘Gaia’ installation which was visited by over 20,000 people from across the region, the Luxmuralis immersive projection ‘Space’ and ‘The Longest Yarn’, a commemorative exhibition of knitted D-Day history, followed by Peter Walker’s ‘Peace Doves’ installation.  Alongside these we also hosted environmental events, a schools programme, concerts and talks in addition to our core business of of worship and festive services.

As Head of Marketing you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the future plans and development of the Abbey.  You will be in at the start and will oversee the growth of your team as we deliver on these plans - a unique opportunity for a creative marketing professional. The successful candidate will be a flexible team player who is looking for an exciting new challenge encompassing marketing, events, hospitality and commercial services and the opportunity to shape the next chapter in the life of the Abbey.

Donations Sorting Assistant

Dual site – Donation Centre in Harrogate and Warehouse in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire – in line with the needs of the charity and rota

We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.

About Us

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

The Benefits

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Donations Sorting Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.

The Role

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager (Donations), our Donations Sorting Assistant will be responsible for quickly, efficiently and accurately sorting donations of clothing, bric-a-brac, electrical and all other donated items, for re-sale in our network of charity shops and via our eCommerce outlets. This role will operate in accordance with all health and safety regulations.

You will be expected to receive stock donations from our donors in a friendly, positive and welcoming way. We do not turn donations away as we have a significant growth plan for our retail network, so it is essential that the Donations Sorting Assistant is able to remain positive and welcoming to all supporters and demonstrate our gratitude for receiving donations. Great customer service is also essential to maximise income through Gift Aid sign-ups and every donor should be encouraged to sign up to Gift Aid, if it is applicable for them.

Specifically, you will:

• Quickly and efficiently sort a wide variety of donated stock.
• Ensure that donated stock is stored appropriately and safely, in accordance with all health and safety regulations and charity policies
• Identify if any specific donated stock suits the profile/demographics of specific shops in the retail network and ensure that those items are ringfenced and delivered in a timely manner to maximise income for the charity.
• Communicate with Retail teams regarding stock offers and ensure that any requests for specific items are actioned in a timely manner.
• Create an engaging and supportive environment for our volunteers and ensure that the Donation Centre and warehouse are both great places to work.
• Help create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all donors, customers and supporters.
• Coach any corporate volunteers in the standards that we expect in sorting and represent the charity positively.
• Contribute to the motivation of the Donation Centre and warehouse team by being a team player and supporting your peers with any problem solving.
• Ensure that the donated goods are processed in a timely manner to maximise income for the charity.
• Work in a way that minimises the risk of damage and stock loss.
• Contribute to a culture where income generation is a passion for the team, ensuring that every donor is asked to add Gift Aid and that you are clear on the benefits of this.
• Be trained as a First Aider and Fire Marshal.  

 

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• To ideally be educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• To have experience of working in a charity retailer or sorting high volume donated stock would be an advantage.
• To have basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• To be highly organised with good time management skills.
• To be resilient and able to react to quickly changing dynamics and flexibility.
• To have the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• To be able to use own initiative and work with little direction, as management will not always be at the same site. 
• To be able to travel independently across dual site.
• A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
• A check on your employment history by seeking two references
• A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
• An enhanced DBS check

Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship.

Application

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 26 February 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.

Fixed Term 6-9 months Maternity Cover Contract

Salary: £28,334 based on 37.5 hours per week (open to part time option with pro rata salary)

Working hours: Monday – Friday (between 9 am and 6 pm)

Hybrid working arrangement (2-3 days per week office based)

Location: Putney SW15

 Looking for a new challenge for 2025?

 Want to play a vital role in supporting the work of managers and key workers working with young people looked after and leaving care?

 Exciting news- we now have an opening within our People Development Team!

This post is ordinarily working full time and based at Putney office base where we have a Training suite. In practice this means working in the office 2-3 days pw as required for on site management of our in person training events and other Team activities, with a working from home arrangement on other days. We would consider part time working for this role subject to accommodating the needs of the work.

ABOUT US

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an ‘all’ rounder who has excellent organizational and administration skills, while at the same time loves working directly with a wide variety of people, and wants to support  the performance , learning and development of our staff?

Your responsibilities will include the coordination, scheduling and administration of induction and training activities including qualifications, internal training, and mandatory training courses delivered by external providers.

Your induction will include learning about compliance training requirements in the residential social care sector and the use of our HR database system.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL IDEALLY HAVE:

· The ability to plan and co ordinate training events to match the needs of the workforce in a systematic way

· Understanding  of working with Training providers and Training platforms

· The ability to work as part of a team, forging and sustaining effective working relationships across the organisation and with our external training providers

· Understanding of HR processes of Induction, probation, Supervision and Appraisal

· Excellent communication skills and an ability to adapt your method / style of communication

· Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines in a compliance /regulated setting

· The ability to plan, monitor and record activities using IT skills including ability to work with Information systems and Excel

WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM US

· Competitive salary.

· A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.

· 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.

· Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.

· BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.

· Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.

· Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.

· Discretionary Funded Training Programs.

· Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit out website. 

For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website.

Closing date: TBC

Interview date: TBC  (Interviews will be in person in our Head Office in Putney, SW London)

St Christopher’s is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from males, people from ethnic backgrounds and older candidates, who are currently under-represented within our Central Services.

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Chief Executive's Office team at based in Northampton on a permanent full-time contract. This is an exciting role supporting the Executive Leadership team.

As an Executive Assistant at the MND Association, you will play a key role in driving the efficiency and impact of our leadership team. Supporting our directors you will be working closely with both internal and external stakeholders and colleagues, ensuring high-level administrative, operational, and logistical support, enabling them to focus on delivering the Association's mission and objectives.

This is a rewarding yet satisfying role which requires exceptional organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and work proactively in a shifting environment. You will be working autonomously to represent the Directors with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring you are proactive and in tune with their leadership.

Our Executive leadership is newly formed, and we are looking for energetic and driven support to help the charity reach it's full potential for the MND community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing Directors diaries, prioritising meetings, maintain action logs, track key deadlines, and support effective work planning. making effective decisions without director's input.
• Manage and respond to correspondence on behalf of the Directors, ensuring timely and appropriate communication
• Coordinate and provide full administrative support for Board, Trustees and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, taking minutes/action points as agreed, monitoring and following up on agreed actions prior to the next scheduled meeting.
• To lead on the collation, analysis, drafting and formatting of regular reports, dashboards and management information related to directorate and strategic performance.
• Ensuring that Heads of Department and other contributors are aware of, and meet, all deadlines
• Manage supplier contracts, ensuring cost-effective procurement of services, processing of invoices.
• Working in unison with other Executive Assistants ensuring support across the team of Directors at times of holiday and any other absence.
• Ensuring that Directors are prepared and best able to represent the Association when attending external meetings and other events, managing all travel and other logistical arrangements.

About You:

• Proven experience in high-level administration, at Director and/or Board level.
• Significant experience supporting a senior executive as an Executive Assistant.
• Highly organised with strong self-management skills and the ability to work on own initiative to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to adapt positively to change, highly resourceful, self-motivated, with strong emotional intelligence and a positive and proactive approach to work.
• Proven experience of working in a confidential environment and with confidential and sensitive information.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Significant experience of working proactively at Director and/or Board level, with experience of proposing solutions on behalf of directors or senior managers making decisions on behalf of the director and thinking through decisions to conclusion.
• Demonstrate experience of team working and understanding business principles and interdependencies.
• Excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to work to very tight timeframes.

About Us: 

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society. 

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. 

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements. 

 What We Offer: 

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays. 
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies. 
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video. 
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines. 
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave). 
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping. 
• Enhanced pension scheme. 
• Opportunities for training and personal development. 
• Hybrid working. 

Important Information: 

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged. 
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application. 
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required. 
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support. We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging. 

Permanent

0 Hour Contract (as and when required)

£12.00 per hour

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 - Please note this a peripatetic role so the successful candidate will be required to work at multiple locations. These are the Newark, Sutton, New Ollerton and Retford Shops

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 a Regional (Peripatetic) Sessional Shop Assistant to cover four of our shops in the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire areas. These shops are the Newark, Sutton, New Ollerton and Retford shops and you would need to have access to your own transport or if not there would be a requirement to use public transport to fully cover these shops. All travel expenses would be covered.

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 instil 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 Managers 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 Friday 21st February 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 7th February.

Interview date to be confirmed.

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Finance Assistant: Income
Finance
Full-time
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 26 February 2025

About the role:

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant: Income to to work as part of the Income function of the Finance Department. The main purpose of this role is to ensure that cash is accurately counted and banked, financial data is accurate and that the service provided to departments is of a high standard.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Cash handling:
  • Participating in monthly cash donations collections throughout the Museum, including test counts
  • Weekly count of retail takings
  • Ordering of change, when required by retail
  • Reconciling change float in safe reserve
  • Preparation and processing of BACS and Cash advances for employees and per diem orders, including processing the returns whilst ensuring compliance with Museum group policy
  • Handling cash returns from employees and organising return of foreign currency
  • Process petty cash expenses claim from employees as well as weekly GBP and foreign petty cash reconciliation
• Financial administration:
  • Recover, check and input GPC returns to the GL, ensuring compliance with Museum group policy and that all required supporting documents are attached
  • Issue invoices and debt collection for one of our entities
  • Identify errors and inconsistencies in GL data and prepare correcting journals
  • Preparing, completing and filing paperwork timely and accurately
  • Assist in maintaining departmental records, files and archives (both electronic and physical)
• Reconciliation:
  • Perform month end account reconciliations as directed
• Reporting:
  • Provide accurate and timely analysis as directed, including on cash donations, cash advances and aged debt
• Other:
  • Suggest ways to improve processes to line manager and other team members
  • Other tasks as requested by management
  • Provide cover for other members of the Finance team as required during team absences

About you:

• Education: 5 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Specific technical/professional skills & experience: Knowledge of straightforward accounting principles and procedures; ability to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions; ability to identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies; IT literate with good input and spreadsheet skills. Experience of operating an accounting package.
• Specific interpersonal skills: Good written and verbal communication skills in order to build and maintain good working relationships within the Museum and also with our suppliers; proactive and flexible approach to work and the ability to function as part of a small team. This involves being ready, willing and able to take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or employee absence; ability to work under pressure; excellent attention to detail; enthusiastic.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

Human Resources Assistant

Up to £26,000pa

Leatherhead, Surrey

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

This Best Companies Top 25 Charity is looking to appoint a Human Resources Assistant to support the small Human Resources team by offering high-quality administrative support and providing first-line HR advice to all employees.

This is an exciting time for an enthusiastic HR professional to join our ambitious charity. We have a clear vision for growth and a strong sense of values - our key asset is our people.

Reporting to the Director of HR & Volunteering, this varied, generalist HR role will provide support and guidance to employees on all HR related matters. They will play a vital role in ensuring a high quality employee experience, with responsibility for efficient HR administration including managing HR & recruitment enquiries, onboarding and offboarding of staff, recruitment processes, producing contractual documentation, managing the HR database and supporting the delivery of internal training.

What we’re looking for:

· Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused individual with a persuasive, teaching style of communication and the ability to build successful working relationships.

· An effective communicator – you have strong interpersonal skills and are able to motivate others, while also being aware of and responsive to, their needs and concerns

· A helpful and supportive team member - you work at a faster-than-average pace with a sense of urgency, using your initiative to get things done correctly, and work collaboratively to achieve results

· A conscientious and disciplined approach to work – you are a self-starter who is well organised, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and the able to work independently, following established guidelines efficiently.

· Someone with a working knowledge of HR, you may be CIPD qualified or working towards a qualification in HR.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this include:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Time off in lieu

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping

· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.

Closing date: 05 March 2025

Interview dates: Interview Dates to be confirmed

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.  Registered Charity No: 1070532

The Epilepsy Society is seeking a progressive and ambitious Governance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some experience in governance but looking to develop their existing skills and grow within the organisation. 
This is a brand new post, you will be assisting Company Secretary by providing governance, risk and compliance support including organising the Board of Trustees’, Board sub-committees’ meetings and annual calendars as well as assisting with internal Corporate Services projects.

You will be joining our friendly Corporate Services team. The role will be based on 4 days a week, 30 hours per week but a flexible work schedule could be considered for the right candidate. The Society offers a hybrid approach based on 3 days in the office. This post will have a pro rata equivalent of 2.5 days a week to be office based in Chalfont St Peter.
The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.)

Some information about us
Epilepsy Society’s Vision is a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy. We want everyone affected by epilepsy to have the best opportunity for a full life – as free from seizures as possible. We set out to make a difference to every person affected by epilepsy whatever their background, however seriously it affects them, and whether they have the condition themselves or are close to someone with epilepsy.

The charity’s mission is: “To enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting public awareness and education, by undertaking research and by delivering specialist medical care and support services.”

What you'll receive in return
You will be part of a friendly and professional team who work at the Society. We will offer you a competitive salary, a generous holiday entitlement (27 days plus bank holidays) with the ability to buy and sell annual leave, a generous Employee Referral Scheme, Length of Service awards, access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers, a Staff Recognition Scheme, excellent training and development opportunities, as well as all annual fees for professional bodies covered (where applicable) and the chance to make a difference to the lives of people with epilepsy.

We also have a generous group pension scheme, life assurance and an Employee Assistant Programme (with a confidential helpline to provide you with any support you might need).

If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so attaching your CV and a brief covering letter detailing your key skills and how they could apply to the role.

A DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed.

We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants: please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The Marfan Trust undertakes medical research into Marfan syndrome, supports those with the condition and raises much needed awareness.

We are seekig a part-time, experienced Administrative Assistant to work in Bromley, Kent BR2 and Dulwich SE22.  You will be working with friendly staff who meet goals of support, education and research for UK families with heart disease.

Our administrator position involves assisting with Website Management and Social Media Posting, hosting Zoom Trustee Meetings and manning the information booth at London conferences twice yearly.

You will need a car and must be willing to travel between offices (Bromley, Dulwich)

Previous charity experience and Microsoft Office familiarity is desirable.

Annual renewable contract with pension and 10 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.

Please see attached the full Job Description