Shop Manager Jobs in City Of London

We're looking for a Trusts Fundraising Manager to join Your Place and be part of our dedicated team to help us with our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!

About the role

Based within the Fundraising and Communications team, this role will lead on submitting successful funding bids, take responsibility for delivering against a stretching trusts and foundations fundraising target each year, enabling Your Place to achieve its fundraising strategies and supporting the efficient delivery of our broader business plan.

The role is a blend of major grant funding from trusts, foundations and statutory funders, as well as high quality research to identify significant sources of funding. The post holder will primarily secure capital and revenue funding for the organisation.

Reporting & Line Management:
This role reports to the Head of Fundraising & Communications and has line management responsibility for the Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer.

Salary: £39,520 - £46,800 annual salary
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: 37.5 hours. Monday - Friday 
Location: Canning Town, London 

Other responsibilities include

• Work as part of a team in implementing an income strategy for the charity ensuring continued success and planned growth in order to fulfil our charitable goals.
• Provide advice, support and assistance with corporate trusts and foundations applications as required to help maximise our income.
• Develop and sustain existing trust and foundation work, identify and source new funders and maximise opportunity through developing multiple propositions
• To implement a plan of activity that develops relationships with funders from existing and new sources of funding
• Produce high quality funding applications, in line with the requirements of potential funders and with reference to their published guidelines and any communication with them
• Review budget information with the Finance Department and liaise with other employees across the organisation to ensure accurate applications and reports are submitted.
• Ensure high value applications go through the proper internal approvals processes, which may involve completing application appraisal reports for Board review.
• Manage and monitor multiple applications providing additional information promptly as required
• Track and plan applications throughout the year to ensure a continuing income stream
• To take lead responsibility for the reporting schedule on behalf of the organisation
• Meet the financial targets and budgets relating to income from trusts and foundations and statutory sources
• Work with the Strategic Management Team to respond to and deliver strategic income needs
• Produce reports for and attend meetings internally as and when necessary, for example, Directorate, Management and planning meetings
• Undertake other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time
• Undertake any training or appropriate professional development considered necessary.
• Comply in all areas of work in line with policies and procedures.

About you

Experience

• Significant experience of researching, collating, preparing and submitting multiple and compelling trust funding applications, drawing on complex information
• Proven experience of funds raised successfully through trusts and foundations with an annual total in excess of £600,000
• Experience of developing and maintaining key relationships with funders and funding bodies over a sustained period of time

Qualifications

• Relevant fundraising qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Proven successful track record of achieving funding from trusts or foundations
• A high standard of written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written, verbal and presentational communication skills
• High level of computer literacy, for word processing, emailing, record keeping, budgets, web-based research and customer relationship management
• Familiar with fundraising stands concepts, practises and procedures

Abilities

• Proven ability to manage budgets, time and resources effectively
• Able to plan, prioritise and schedule activities and monitor outcomes
• Able to act on own initiative, work effectively under own direction, and productively within a team
• Able to build networks and alliances, engage in cross-functional activities

Personal qualities

• A team player with confident manner and a professional, flexible, positive and studious approach
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines with no impact on quality or creativity

Desirable criteria

• Sound knowledge of the issues of homelessness and disadvantaged people and how this relates to clients with challenging behaviour and multiple needs
• A broad knowledge of related cultural / social needs of service users
• A detailed understanding of the wider environment and changing trends in the voluntary sector including housing and homeless policy and the welfare benefits system

Benefits – Because You Give Your Best, We Give Ours!

• Time Off: 25 days’ holiday (rising to 30), plus bank holidays & your birthday off!
• Wellbeing: A weekly “Wellbeing Hour,” up to 2 Wellbeing Days a year, gym membership support, free eye tests, a 24/7 helpline, cycle-to-work scheme, and group activities like yoga.
• Pension: We match your contributions up to 7.5%.
• Career Growth: Training, professional accreditation, and development opportunities.
• Flexibility: Support for work-life balance within team and organisational needs.
• Perks & Discounts: Blue Light Card, shopping & travel savings, free event tickets, and more.
• Socials & Equipment: Seasonal events, plus top-tier IT and home office setup if needed.

About applying

Diversity & Inclusion at Your Place
We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes for residents. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure a fair recruitment process, including reasonable adjustments for disabilities.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK.

The Friends of Moorfields is a registered charity supporting the patients and staff at Moorfields Eye Hospital, a world centre of excellence for the specialist treatment of eye diseases.

The Friends provide a range of services to support the work of the hospital by managing the volunteer service, hospital shop and patient information hub. 

The Position

The Shop Manager is an essential role, responsible for day-to-day management of the Friends shop at Moorfields City Road, including customer service, stock control and cash management.

The post-holder will be an all-rounder; someone who is comfortable working on their own initiative, is well organised, numerate, and who enjoys the challenges of supporting a small and friendly team. They will be supported to grow and develop in this role, through an active approach to training and development, and through a positive and empowering working environment.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Manage Shop Sales and Customer Service

2. Manage Stock, including annual stocktake

3. Manage cash flow and budget control

4. Develop and promote the shop as central source of information about ‘The Friends’.

We are looking for a Christian who is highly organised with excellent leadership skills. You will have a passion for helping those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged and struggling on low income.

The Foodshop is an initiative of Sutton Community Works based in St Nicholas Shopping Centre in Sutton aimed at supporting those struggling on low income. Members pay £4 a visit and get access to approx. £27 worth of fresh, chilled, frozen, and ambient foods.

We normally serve 120 customers a week during our opening times of 10-12noon Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This is achieved through a small staff team and 50 volunteers who are mainly drawn from local churches and whom you will manage. You will be responsible for maintaining the Christian ethos and culture of the Foodshop. As Manager you will have pastoral responsibility for staff and volunteers which will involve setting a culture of prayer before, during and after sessions and offering pastoral support and prayer where approptiate to staff and volunteers.  You will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the Food Shop which includes managing food stock levels. You will be part of a wider Sutton Community Works staff team and be expected to join staff prayers every Monday morning and regularly lead devotions and prayer.

Our aim is to enable residents out of Food Poverty through the Foodshop and linking them with further support to address underlying issues. This includes offering prayer; spiritual support and linking customers in with churches groups within the borough.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the passion and heart to serve those in need.

Closing Date Monday 10th January

Are you passionate about retail and love connecting with people? If you’ve got strong retail experience and thrive in a dynamic environment, we have the perfect role for you!

We’re looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to help lead our Waltham Cross retail shop to success. You’ll work with a small talented team of volunteers to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive sales, and make a real impact in your local community. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities as you champion the PDSA brand, generate vital donations, and raise awareness of our incredible mission.

What You’ll Do

As our Assistant Shop Manager, you’ll:

• Partner with the Shop Manager to maximise profits through excellent customer experiences, efficient stock management, and smart use of performance data.
• Inspire and develop a team of volunteers, fostering creativity and innovation.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, using KPIs and competitor insights to refine what works.
• Be passionate about PDSA as a charity and raise awareness of what we do with every customer 

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record in retail, consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Knows how to deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable shopping experiences.
• Can motivate and lead a team, instilling enthusiasm and sharing skills to achieve outstanding results.

If you’re excited by the fast-paced world of retail and want to channel your skills into a role with real purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join PDSA?

At PDSA, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a family united by a shared passion for making a difference. It’s no wonder we’re rated one of the top 25 big organisations to work for in the UK.

Here’s just some of what we offer:

• Flexible working options to support your lifestyle.
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), with the ability to buy or sell extra days.
• An additional Wellbeing Day and Celebration Day for you to recharge.
• A generous pension scheme starting at 5% contributions, with the option to increase up to 10%.
• Life Assurance policy (4x your annual salary).
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre, available 24/7.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, and more through our Fetch platform.

To apply for this role, click Apply Now at the top of the page, create a candidate account and complete our simple applications form. 

PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect. 

To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks. 

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

Location: Shelter Boutique shop – Muswell Hill

Contract: Fixed term contract ending March 2026

Hours: Part time – 15 per week

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

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

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

About the role

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

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

About you

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

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

How to Apply

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

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

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

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

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

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

Safeguarding statement

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

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

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

Purpose of post: Develop, manage and maintain income from a diverse portfolio of fundraising streams, including Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving, Events Fundraising and Legacy Fundraising.

You will be joining a Fundraising, Communication and Marketing team that is committed to working collaboratively and creating a supportive culture. This is something we are proud of and believe is at the heart of our success.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will have excellent knowledge and experience growing fundraising income, together with the ability to manage donor relationships and inspire people to support SCT.

In this role you will have responsibility for:

• Trust Fundraising, managing a trust pipeline, identifying and assessing opportunities for grant applications through prospect research and developing and submitting excellent applications.
• Working alongside the Director of Fundraising to manage the relationship with grant funders, including hosting visits, attending meetings, and ensuring reporting requirements are met.
• Lead the development and delivery of events fundraising, including working alongside the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications to develop new owned fundraising activities and increase engagement in third-party events.
• Support the Director of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing to develop and promote new fundraising campaigns, including individual giving and regular giving campaigns
• Support the Director of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing to launch a new Gifts in Wills campaign and support the delivery of legacy fundraising.
• Work with colleagues across the fundraising, marketing, and communications team and the wider organisation to support the development of integrated fundraising and marketing campaigns. In 2025, our priority is the delivery of a 60-anniversary campaign.

People management

• Manage a Fundraising Assistant, setting objectives and overseeing their work.
• Support the Fundraising Assistant’s professional development by providing mentoring and identifying opportunities for professional development.

Other roles and responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Fundraising, Communications and Marketing team and colleagues across the organisation.
• As required, support and deliver consultation activities with service users, to ensure their lived experiences are considered in our fundraising activities.
• Support the development of SCT’s annual fundraising business plan and advise the Director of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing on setting income targets for Corporate, Events and Community Fundraising
• Work with the Director of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing to produce income forecasts.
• Line manage SCT volunteers as required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure these are up to date on our CRM, eTapestry
• Provide regular reports to the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communication on the performance of our fundraising streams.
• Maintain the security of sensitive personal and other confidential information
• Work with the Director of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing to ensure all our activities are legally compliant, including with Fundraising Regulations, GDPR and the Institute of Fundraising best practices.
• Attend networking events and meetings as required, which may include some out of hours work.
• Maintain a broad and detailed knowledge of the SCT’s services and funding needs.
• Keep up to date with best practices and new developments in fundraising.
• Identifying own learning and development needs, liaising with the Director of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time.

Salary: Mulberry Band Foxglove £38,264-£45,731

Hours: Full-time (37.5hrs/week, 0.9 FTE considered), 12 month fixed contract - maternity cover

Location: Hospice-based with a requirement for frequent travel across Trinity’s catchment. Requirement to be based from the hospice with options for some working from home to be discussed with the successful candidate.

Responsible to: Associate Director of Communications and Engagement

Responsible for: Community Engagement Officer, Compassionate Neighbours volunteers

This is a maternity cover position from 30 April 2025. Exact dates are negotiable, 0.9 FTE/9 day fortnight will be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced community engagement manager to lead the delivery of our community engagement strategy and Compassionate Neighbours project, both of which play a key role in the hospice’s ambitious plans to reach everyone who could benefit from our care.

The successful candidate will be a confident and proactive trainer and project manager, and experienced in delivering impactful and collaborative community engagement programmes.

You will work with the Associate Director of Communications and Engagement and the Community Engagement Officer to support and grow Trinity’s Compassionate Neighbours befriending project and take Trinity’s Community Engagement toolkit to communities across our catchment area.

You will work collaboratively with teams in the hospice, external stakeholders and people from across our community to deliver scheduled events and projects and use your creativity and networking skills to build new partnerships and activities.

The overall purpose of this role

• Deliver the Community Engagement function at Trinity in line with the objectives laid out in the Communications and Engagement strategy.
• Lead the Compassionate Neighbours project, which aims to reduce social isolation amongst people at the end of their lives.
• Recruit, train, supervise and support volunteers to become Compassionate Neighbours.
• Work with local communities to improve literacy and confidence in talking about death, dying and bereavement.
• Line-manage the Community Engagement Officer.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in clinical, volunteer management, marketing and other teams to effectively deliver Trinity’s Community Engagement toolkit.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in a community engagement/community action role or similar with a good working knowledge of the principles of community engagement;
• Project management and volunteer management experience;
• Experience developing and delivering training, with excellent facilitation, communication and influencing skills;
• Experience running projects that involve working with vulnerable people, ideally with an advanced understanding of safeguarding;
• Experience developing partnerships with a range of community leaders and groups;
• A good understanding of the ways in which social isolation and loneliness can impact emotional and physical health;
• The passion, skills, creativity and cultural competency to successfully drive forward the community engagement function.
• The Community Engagement Manager plays a key role in contributing to Trinity’s five-year goal to expand our reach to all of the people in our community who would benefit from our services.

Benefits

• We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
• Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
• A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
• A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
• Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
• Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
• 25% store discount in Trinity shops
• Life assurance cover
• Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
• Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
• Access to courses of free counselling and other wellbeing and support via our EAP

Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

All successful applicants will be subject to DBS, Occupational Health and reference checks.

Exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Charity Retail Operations Manager to manage the operations of our two charity shops - both working in the shops and administratively, while ensuring a successful experience for our student learners (aged 16-25) with learning differences.

Harington is an Ofsted-regulated Independent Training Provider based in north London, this academic year supporting 53 young people with learning differences. We specialise in employability skills in retail and horticulture. Our two charity shops, in Highgate and Hornsey, provide income for our charity and work experience placements for our students.

We are seeking a highly driven, enthusiastic and experienced Charity Retail Operations Manager to lead both shops, manage stock, finances, health and safety, and drive growth.

The role requires experience in retail, ideally working with young people with learning differences, alongside strong leadership and commercial skills.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to come and join our friendly and supportive team based at our Age UK Borehamwood store.

Managing a wonderful network of staff and valued volunteers the successful candidate will help to continue the success of this fast-paced store.

You will be supported by an experienced Area Sales Manager in providing a quality retail service, aiming to surpass targets and expectations, and ensuring every customer has a great shopping experience.

If you are an experienced Store Manager with a passion for Retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, then this could be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

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.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

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 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.

We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Our Fundraising team are looking for an excellent communicator, who has the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insight for Fundraising colleagues.

You will build and develop our core suite of fundraising reporting and insights to drive our fundraising performance. You will lead on fundraising data development projects to ensure continuous improvements in our data systems and processes and will work with multiple stakeholders, including across the fundraising, technology and finance teams, to ensure alignment of plans and delivery of shared goals and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the charge in fundraising reporting and insights, collaborating with teams to shape long-term strategies and implement effective tools.
• Develop and manage a suite of fundraising reports, providing training and support to ensure everyone can harness the power of data.
• Juggle multiple deadlines, ensuring top-notch quality and accuracy in all tasks.
• Inspire and manage the Supporter Data & Insight Executive, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure our supporter data processes are efficient, high-quality, and compliant with relevant regulations.

What You'll Bring:

• Analytical Skills: A natural with data, with an understanding of data segmentation and reporting to provide insight that leads to increased income through fundraising.
• Communication: Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insight for fundraising colleagues.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of working with coding languages for data analysis, such as SQL, R, or Python.
• Project Management: Experience managing significant projects, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget

This is an exciting time for the King’s Trust as we’re investing in our technology, becoming more data-driven and leveraging the value of data to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people. You'll be at the heart of our fundraising efforts, ensuring we have the insights needed to maximise our impact.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Contract: Permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid, 3 days on site, 2 days at home, working 5 out of 7 days)

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Location: St Luke’s Hospice Waverley Superstore, Unit 7, Waverley Industrial Park, Hailsham Drive, Harrow HA1 4TR

To lead and develop St Luke’s online sales operations, maximising revenue through various e-commerce platforms and building a strong online sales team.

Main Duties

• Build and lead the online sales team to maximise online sales profits by setting and maintaining high standards of online listings, stock control, and customer/donor care while containing operating costs.
• Manage and develop the Online Sales team – both staff and volunteers.
• Establish new income streams via different online selling platforms.
• Work closely with the Operations & E-commerce Manager and DC Manager to ensure effective day-to-day running of the business.
• Develop efficient procedures and systems and provide clear operating guidelines to staff and volunteers.
• Collaborate with the Hospice’s Communications team to influence content on company websites and social media to drive sales and awareness of our online offering.
• Manage online team staff recruitment, induction, and training programmes in conjunction with the Operations and E-commerce Manager & HR.
• Develop volunteer recruitment and training in conjunction with shop-based staff and the Retail Volunteering Development Manager.
• Ensure the implementation of weekly reporting through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to aid in the management and support of the online operation.
• Contribute to forward planning and online sales development.
• Monitor and respond to market conditions, tailoring stock mix to opportunities and competitor activity.
• Seek and develop innovative new online trading and business opportunities to increase income.
• Ensure all orders are confirmed and customers are communicated with effectively.
• Ensure posting and packaging are done on time.
• Maintain familiarity with eBay’s policies.
• Perform regular analysis of key competitors.
• Ensure consistent standards across all online areas.
• Promote Gift Aid where appropriate.
• Carry out any other duties or general tasks as may reasonably be required within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, the title of the post, and its grading, as requested by the Line Manager or their higher level of authority.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience with eBay and other selling and buying platforms.
• Experience in pricing and listing retail products online.
• Ability to understand and analyse sales figures.
• Ability to manage and lead a team.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Logical and analytical approach to work.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Imagination and initiative.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to implement change effectively.
• A good standard of education including numeracy and IT skills.

Desirable:

• Social media knowledge.
• Knowledge of Thriftify and Shopiago or any other multichannel selling platform.
• Previous experience in the Charity sector.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments need to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

St Luke’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

Coin Street Nursery has a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Operations Manager, to join our friendly and committed team, where you’ll will be part of the first-class nursery management and ideally be familiar with working in a similar setting, though this is not essential.

You will be working in a busy nursery office and will provide proactive management of our occupancy across our childcare provision, monitor income and expenditure to ensure we deliver against our agreed budgets. You will be the first point of contact for families interested in our provision and work with colleagues to ensure onboarding of new families is seamless.

The Nursery team works in collaboration with the Family & Children’s Centre, this role is crucial in providing organisational support and line managing two Data Outreach Officers. 

We are looking for a deputy manager who can demonstrate the following:
•    Proven administration and customer service experience
•    Financially literate, with an ability to understand, monitor and meet budgets
•    And ideally experience in managing and allocating resources (for example staffing rotas, budget allocations, stock control. 

What We Do

We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.

Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality live, work and play spaces on land which we own.

We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities.  We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.

From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.

Extras

In return, we can offer you:
•    35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata for part time staff (increases with length of service)
•    8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
•    Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions
•    Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs
•    Commitment to training and development

Contract

Full time, 35 hours per week, permanent

Shift rota basis working either 7:45am- 3:45pm, 8:30am-4:30pm, 9am – 5pm and 10am-6pm

Salary

£38,300 per annum

Closing Date

Please send your application by midnight on 16 February 2025. 

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. 

Philanthropy Manager

Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits (inc 25 days holiday days annual leave and pension)

Leatherhead, Surrey (some flexible working options available)

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:

We are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to proactively lead the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing major donors, trusts and statutory bodies, with a particular focus on driving significant income growth.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, the Philanthropy Manager will drive the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects giving at the five and six figure gift level, with a particular focus on generating major gifts from new donors. The postholder will think strategically to develop inspiring fundraising cases of support, and impact reporting working closely with Care service colleagues, the finance team and the wider fundraising and engagement team.

This role has line management responsibility for three experienced fundraisers who manage their own portfolios of Major Donors, Trusts, and Foundations.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced and enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager – with a track record of achieving challenging income targets and effective prospect management. Applications will be particularly welcome from those with a background in a children’s charity or SME with ownership of strategic planning.

· A poised, confident and convincing communicator – you have strong negotiation, presentation and networking skills and the ability to quickly connect with and motivate others

· A helpful and supportive team member – you work collaboratively and stimulate others into action

· A goal-orientated and analytical problem solver – you respond quickly to varied activities and are able to adapt quickly to change, whilst focusing on the bigger picture.

· A high level of attention to detail and accuracy – you work at a fast pace handling details whilst maintaining accuracy.

· Confident use of MSOffice and extensive experience of Excel – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.

What we offer:

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

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

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

· Time off in lieu

· 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

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website.

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. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.

Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead or virtually via Microsoft Teams. 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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

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

Are you a confident communicator? Do you have experience of management of services or people? Great news, we may have the role for you.

We are looking for a proactive Wills & Trusts Service Manager to lead and expand our service. You will be instrumental in growing the service’s profile both internally and externally, ensuring it reaches as many families as possible.

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent role based in our London office. We are flexible with where you work, but we would love to see you in our office 2 days per week. As part of the Wills & Trusts Manager role, you will be providing support to an individual with learning disabilities, which will require face-to-face engagement

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

Do you have the skills and experience to be our Wills & Trust Manager?

• Proven experience in managing and growing a project, business function, or small business.
• A strong enthusiasm for learning about Wills and Trusts law and its impact on families.
• Promote and grow the service within internal teams, particularly our personal services arm, and externally to beneficiaries.
• Build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the service’s growth.

Please see the attached job description for full details. If you would like an informal chat about this role please contact Kirsty in our recruitment team 

This role will close 11th February for shortlisting and interviews will take place from 18th February. At Mencap, we’re excited to receive your application! We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than planned, if we receive a high volume of applications, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation,bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• 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 award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites