We're excited to be able to offer you a new opportunity to join our team in managing our Chester shop.

Do you like being empowered? And empowering others?

Do you have experience of successfully leading a team?

Are you passionate and creative? Are you flexible, adaptable and willing to learn?

We're looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead and inspire those around them. Our successful candidate will be someone who is energetic and positive in their approach and attitude, with the ability to instil this in others. They will be hard working and can lead by example, being hands on themselves when necessary but ultimately with the ability to drive productivity through empowering the volunteer team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who can work with a diverse group of volunteers to create a welcoming  space in our shop to attract more volunteers, donors and supporters.  We are looking for someone who is driven and motivated to raise as much money as possible to help children build a better future, , the right person  needs  to be able to motivate teams  of volunteers to achieve goals and targets. They will need to be able to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues, actively engaging with others and building strong working relationships. Whilst charity retail experience is not essential, we do require someone with a business mind with the ability to make confident commercial decisions using information available to them.

As a Shop Manager, we can offer you a challenging but enjoyable and hugely rewarding role within  Save the Children. We will provide you with the right training, support and coaching you need in order to successfully manage and lead a team of volunteers in running our Chester shop.

Our shop in Chester is in a busy location on the edge of the vibrant city centre.  As Shop Manager you'll be aiming to catch the eye of the influx of day-trippers to the city as well as engaging with the local community to build a volunteer team and secure quality donations.  Our recently refurbished shop will create an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to launch our brand new proposition, creating a warm, friendly and engaging hub for the community.

Does this excite you? Have you got what we're looking for?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Working in more than 120 countries, Save the Children does whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website

Closing date: 4th March 2020

Closing date: 23 February 2020 at 11.30pm.

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Boutique by Shelter shop in Maida Vale. Boutique by Shelter is a series of charity shops with interiors designed by Wayne Hemingway bringing a modern, trendy retail space to the high street. Our first boutique shop opened in Finchley Road and due to its success we have opened a number of new shops across London. We’d like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers. You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

What are the benefits? 
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave (pro rata), enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don’t have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

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

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

*this role is offered on a rolling monthly contract and there may be opportunities to work in our other shops in the area.

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.

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.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

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

Closing date: 19 February 2020 at 11.30pm. Interviews: w/c 24 February 2020.

Do you have great leadership skills, a flair for visual merchandising and the ability to spot the value of goods and price them accordingly? Then join Shelter as a Community Shop Manager in our new Boutique by Shelter charity shop in Primrose Hill, opening in March 2020.

What is Boutique by Shelter? 
For us, it's a new direction – a unique chain of shops focused on higher end/designer items, with interiors designed by Wayne Hemingway that bring a modern, trendy retail space to the high street. For you, it's the chance to get in at the start of an exciting new initiative that will be challenging and rewarding and is set to be the next big thing in charity retail.

How do we describe a Community Shop Manager? 
Someone who has worked in a high-pressure environment, is creative, self-sufficient and can easily adapt to change, often at the last minute. These are high turnover shops in affluent areas where the need to produce sales figures is key, so commercial awareness should also definitely be one of your attributes.

What will I be doing? 
The role will be varied and provide you with stimulating and satisfying work. Indeed, there’s no such thing as a “typical day”. Continually seeking opportunities to engage with the local community e.g. other retailers, schools, churches or the local food bank and increase your shop’s contribution to Shelter’s cause will be key. We’ll also rely on you to develop your team’s (including volunteers) interest and passion in merchandising the shop to attract customers and donors through the door, as well as their knowledge of Shelter and its work.

What sort of people are you looking for? 
Commercially aware, inspiring, enterprising and influential individuals who are willing to roll up their sleeves and lead by example - people with lots of creativity, great visual merchandising skills and the ability to thrive even when under pressure. You’ll also need proven experience of managing, recruiting and developing a team of staff and volunteers and a track record of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role

What are the benefits? 
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don’t have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

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.

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.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

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

Closing date: 20 February 2020 at 11.30pm. Interviews: w/c 24 February 2020.

Do you have great leadership skills, a flair for visual merchandising and the ability to spot the value of goods and price them accordingly? Then join Shelter as a Community Shop Manager in our Boutique by Shelter charity shop in St John’s Wood.

What is Boutique by Shelter? 
For us, it's a new direction – a unique chain of shops focused on higher end/designer items, with interiors designed by Wayne Hemingway that bring a modern, trendy retail space to the high street. For you, it's the chance to get in at the start of an exciting new initiative that will be challenging and rewarding and is set to be the next big thing in charity retail.

How do we describe a Community Shop Manager? 
Someone who has worked in a high-pressure environment, is creative, self-sufficient and can easily adapt to change, often at the last minute. These are high turnover shops in affluent areas where the need to produce sales figures is key, so commercial awareness should also definitely be one of your attributes.

What will I be doing? 
The role will be varied and provide you with stimulating and satisfying work. Indeed, there’s no such thing as a “typical day”. Continually seeking opportunities to engage with the local community e.g. other retailers, schools, churches or the local food bank and increase your shop’s contribution to Shelter’s cause will be key. We’ll also rely on you to develop your team’s (including volunteers) interest and passion in merchandising the shop to attract customers and donors through the door, as well as their knowledge of Shelter and its work.

What sort of people are you looking for? 
Commercially aware, inspiring, enterprising and influential individuals who are willing to roll up their sleeves and lead by example - people with lots of creativity, great visual merchandising skills and the ability to thrive even when under pressure. You’ll also need proven experience of managing, recruiting and developing a team of staff and volunteers and a track record of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role

What are the benefits? 
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don’t have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

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.

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.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

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

Landscapes Manager

Circa £37500

Living Planet Centre Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL

Expert at influencing policy and managing programmes you are looking for a new role where you can have maximum impact and make a real difference.

This opportunity as Landscapes Manager with the world’s leading independent organisation is just the platform you are looking for. We are fighting hard to save our world and you can play your part delivering our Landscape Programme. The Programme aims to achieve living and productive landscapes through influencing government policy, private sector stewardship, shifting individual behaviour and delivering pilots in specific geographies.

Leading a small team, you will take responsibility for our engagement in food production landscapes and related policy. This will include developing and delivering the programme’s strategy as well as leading its advocacy and communications. You will have oversight of the delivery and budget for partnership projects too. You will commission research and seek expert opinion to develop evidence-based arguments and recommendations on agriculture, natural capital and freshwater issues.  Important will be the ability to engage politicians and decision-makers in government and business to drive change. You will build and drive partnerships with NGOs and businesses, including existing partnerships, to create transformative pilot programmes and secure long-term funding too. You will also track changes in the external and political context on these issues and capitalise on opportunities to bring about change.

You must have experience of influencing policy and developing strategy coupled with strong programme management skills. An accomplished people manager you will be comfortable managing budgets and prioritising work. You will also be effective at building partnerships and relationships as well as developing strategies and projects through identifying mutual objectives. You will possess good communication and problem-solving skills too. In addition, you will have technical knowledge of agriculture, natural capital and freshwater policy and related areas as well as a degree in a relevant subject. 

How to Apply

If you have the ability to influence key stakeholder and drive change in the battle to save our planet, we’d love to hear from you. Please visit our website to complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to date CV with cover letter highlighting what makes you the perfect fit for the role and what sets you apart from the competition.

Closing Date: 13/03/2020

At WWF-UK we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits to encourage a work life balance.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We’re looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

Shop Manager (Weybridge) (TRD2545)

Weybridge

£20,595 per annum

36 hours per week

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

To apply, please click the apply button. As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

Retail Assistant Manager

Chelsea (London)
Full time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

£20,345 (inclusive of London Weighting) per annum + excellent benefits

Closing Date: We will be interviewing throughout this process so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Do you have retail experience and are now looking for your next step? Are you looking for the opportunity to progress and develop your managerial skills? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Join us today as an Assistant Store Manager at our Chelsea store.

"Our Chelsea store is in one of the best shopping areas in London close to the Kings Rd. It is one of our premium stores, located in the exclusive Chelsea area, a short bus ride from Sloane Square tube station. This is a very busy location serving a variety of clientele including local residents, tourists and office workers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands premium fashion, loves working in a fast paced environment and has great customer service skills." (Area Manager - South West London)

We have over 1700 members of staff working across our network of 600 shops, with the united goal of having 3 out of 4 survivors of cancer by 2034. As the most successful retail chain in the charity sector, our stores raise more money for our cause than anyone else on the high street, last year bringing in £26.4 million pounds.

What will I be doing?

In this varied role, we are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference. You'll be hard working, happy to get stuck in, and have some experience supervising or managing.

Your Role:

• Use your expert selling skills to assist the Shop Manager in maximising profit and hitting agreed targets.
• Maintain customer service and care always.
• Supervise and manage both paid staff and volunteers in the Shop Managers absence
• Hit processing targets by supporting the Shop Manager with processing and generating stock.
• Aid the Shop Manager with implementing new processes in store.
• Use you visual merchandising talents to ensure the shop is presented well, promoting commercial success.

Your Experience:

• Experience in customer service
• Exposure to managing or supervising a team
• Working to set targets
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable

What are the perks....

• Opportunities to use your own creative freedom to produce exciting visual & design displays
• Developing your management skills
• Gaining significant knowledge and understanding of retail operations and high street retail fashion
• Working in an environment where your development is actively encouraged
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Competitive pension scheme, season loan tickets, and deals at your favourite restaurants

*This role is known as Assistant Shop Manager internally.

** Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

Retail Assistant Manager

Marylebone (London)
Full time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
£20,250 - 21,500 (inclusive of London Weighting) per annum + excellent benefits

Closing Date: We will be interviewing throughout this process so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Do you have retail experience and are now looking for your next step? Are you looking for the opportunity to progress and develop your managerial skills?  If so, we would love to hear from you.

Join us today as an Assistant Store Manager at our Marylebone store.

"Our Marylebone store is truly unique. It is our flagship premium store, located in the exclusive Marylebone High Street, with easy access to Baker Street and Oxford Circus tube stations. This is a very busy location serving a variety of clientele including local residents, tourists and office workers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands premium fashion, loves working in a fast paced environment and has great customer service skills." (Area Manager - South West London)

We have over 1700 members of staff working across our network of 600 shops, with the united goal of having 3 out of 4 survivors of cancer by 2034.  As the most successful retail chain in the charity sector, our stores raise more money for our cause than anyone else on the high street, last year bringing in £26.4 million pounds.
 

What will I be doing?

In this varied role, we are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference. You'll be hard working, happy to get stuck in, and have some experience supervising or managing.

Your Role:

• Use your expert selling skills to assist the Shop Manager in maximising profit and hitting agreed targets.
• Maintain customer service and care always.
• Supervise and manage both paid staff and volunteers in the Shop Managers absence
• Hit processing targets by supporting the Shop Manager with processing and generating stock.
• Aid the Shop Manager with implementing new processes in store.
• Use you visual merchandising talents to ensure the shop is presented well, promoting commercial success.

Your Experience:

• Experience in customer service
• Exposure to managing or supervising a team
• Working to set targets
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable

What are the perks....

• Opportunities to use your own creative freedom to produce exciting visual & design displays
• Developing your management skills
• Gaining significant knowledge and understanding of retail operations and high street retail fashion
• Working in an environment where your development is actively encouraged
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Competitive pension scheme, season loan tickets, and deals at your favourite restaurants

*This role is known as Assistant Shop Manager internally.

** Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

Retail Assistant Manager

Kensington (London)
Full time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

£20,345 - £21,000 (inclusive of London Weighting) per annum + excellent benefits

Closing Date: We will be interviewing throughout this process so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Do you have retail experience and are now looking for your next step? Are you looking for the opportunity to progress and develop your managerial skills? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Join us today as an Assistant Store Manager at our KENSINGTON store.

"Our High St Kensington shop is in one of the busiest high streets in London, with customers from across the local borough as well as tourists and people popping in on their lunch breaks from work. It is a fast paced environment with a high turnover of stock. We have a super team of volunteers and paid staff dedicated to making the shop one of the most successful in the charity." (Area Manager - South West London)

We have over 1700 members of staff working across our network of 600 shops, with the united goal of having 3 out of 4 survivors of cancer by 2034. As the most successful retail chain in the charity sector, our stores raise more money for our cause than anyone else on the high street, last year bringing in £26.4 million pounds.

What will I be doing?

In this varied role, we are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference. You'll be hard working, happy to get stuck in, and have some experience supervising or managing.

Your Role:

• Use your expert selling skills to assist the Shop Manager in maximising profit and hitting agreed targets.
• Maintain customer service and care always.
• Supervise and manage both paid staff and volunteers in the Shop Managers absence
• Hit processing targets by supporting the Shop Manager with processing and generating stock.
• Aid the Shop Manager with implementing new processes in store.
• Use you visual merchandising talents to ensure the shop is presented well, promoting commercial success.

Your Experience:

• Experience in customer service
• Exposure to managing or supervising a team
• Working to set targets
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable

What are the perks....

• Opportunities to use your own creative freedom to produce exciting visual & design displays
• Developing your management skills
• Gaining significant knowledge and understanding of retail operations and high street retail fashion
• Working in an environment where your development is actively encouraged
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Competitive pension scheme, season loan tickets, and deals at your favourite restaurants

*This role is known as Assistant Shop Manager internally.

** Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

We have one established shop, we are just signing up to a second one and aim to open a third shop. We are looking for a manager to bring flair and enthusiasm to running these three shops. 

We are a small organisation so you won't be part of a large managment team, you will have the opportunity to use your own initiative working closely with the charity Directors.

We are a locally based charity in North Northumberland with a very strong local following.

You will be passionate about dogs and retail.

Together we can be successful.

The Social Interest Group (SIG) is new and innovative and was formed as a charity in 2014. Its sole aim is to be a vehicle to develop and strengthen the charities that are within it, so they in turn thrive and do social good. Currently supporting Penrose Options and Equinox Care. Penrose Options provides person-centred support, health and social care for people with a history of offending and mental ill health. Equinox Care provides personalised support, care and recovery to people with multiple and complex needs. This includes people who experience mental ill health, drug dependence and alcohol dependence.

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Bid Manager and Writer to lead the Competitive Tendering and Bidding processes on behalf of SIG with responsibility for:
 

• Management of Marketing and Bid Coordinator

• Writing of high quality Competitive Tenders and Proposals

• Understanding the current market and feeding information to guide strategic planning

• Supporting colleagues within the development team to develop products, funding bids or proposals to grow the works of the SIG

This is a crucial role within the organisation and involves building relationships with commissioners, attending market engagement events, understanding the nature of the work SIG does to support people and getting that across successfully in tenders.

This role will work directly with the Director of Development, Marketing and Communications, the Group CEO and other colleagues, to traverse the commissioning landscape and strategically grow the business geographically and financially.

This role is a key position in the Development, Marketing and Communications team and will feed in to every area of the charity.

What we are looking for in the succssful candidate:

1. Experience of successfully writing tenders that have resulted in significant wins both financially and strategically.
2. Track record in Bid Management and of planning and developing compliant and successful proposals/bids.
3. Sound judgement, good interpersonal and persuasive skills, and the confidence to operate with autonomy
4. able to demonstrate that you are comfortable engaging with, shaping and presenting organisational messages effectively to a variety of difference audiences.

Understanding of the Health and Social care sector including Mental Health, Alcohol and Substance use, Housing and Homelessness

What we offer in return:

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Indian Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

Location: Office-based in Cardiff or home-based depending on location
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £32,000
Home Working Allowance: £390pa - if applicable
Benefits: Read more about what we offer on our website
Contract type: Permanent
Travel: Frequent travel across Wales with occasional UK travel
Closing date: by 12pm on 24th February 2020

Download the job description and person specification (available on our website)

Summary

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic individual to join our Wales team as Living Well Manager. The role will develop and lead our unique Welsh Government funded project CWTCH Cymru (Communities with Touchpoints Can Help) to strengthen our community focus and ensure no one faces arthritis alone.

This exciting position is for someone who has excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills and can lead and motivate people.

You will be joining a growing team who are passionate about providing high quality services to people with arthritis across Wales. Versus Arthritis wants to involve people at scale, increase the recognition of arthritis and maximise our impact for people with arthritis. We have ambitious plans for growth in Wales and this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic evolving charity and make a positive impact on the lives of people with arthritis across Wales

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in managing the CWTCH Cymru project which will deliver innovative local support models, empowering people with arthritis to be agents of their own health and wellbeing.

Alongside Wales and cross UK colleagues you will be working closely with healthcare professionals, key external partners and volunteers to realise our ambition - Wherever you are in the UK there is a local touchpoint with us.

As strategic and operational lead you will be responsible for setting the direction, coordinating our approach and ensuring all delivery requirements are met. As well as managing an established team you will recruit, train and support new project staff.

Due to the nature of our services, some evening and weekend working may be required. The role will also require the ability to travel widely across Wales and occasionally across the UK.

Key requirements

With the ability to think and plan strategically, our ideal candidate will have experience of managing services that cover multiple workstreams, be able to inspire and motivate others, makes things happen and will be passionate about making a difference for people with arthritis.

The role requires strong multi-project management, organisational and budget monitoring skills, along with excellent communication skills. Knowledge and application of good practice in relation to volunteer management; recruitment, training and support is essential.

As well as knowledge of working across the health and social care landscape in Wales, you’ll have experience in engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders, scoping new areas of development and have a high attention to detail.

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit:?

1. Completed application form (available on our website), clearly demonstrating how you meet the key requirements and competencies set out in the job description and person specification (available on our website)?
2. Please include where you’ve seen this role advertised?

Email your completed application by 24 February. Please view our website for further details.

Interviews

Interviews expected: 5th March at Cymru Versus Arthritis Office in Cardiff
 

About us

Arthritis causes pain, fatigue and isolation for 17.8 million people in the UK every single day. It can impact on the ability to work, our relationships and take away our independence. We don’t accept this.

We are Versus Arthritis. We are volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers and friends, all doing everything we can to push back against arthritis. We’re reaching out to everybody with the information and support they need, funding vital research and changing the way society sees arthritis. Together we’ll keep running, researching, influencing, volunteering, advising, chatting, baking, listening. We won’t stop until no-one has to tolerate living with the pain, fatigue and isolation of arthritis.

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us defy arthritis.

Read more about what we do, working for us and what we offer.

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Versus Arthritis is a Registered Charity No: 207711 and in Scotland No. SC041156

Administration Assistant
London, N6

Are you an administrator with brilliant communication skills? Want to gain experience in the charitable sector and increase your knowledge in a number of areas, from fundraising and content creation to finance and events co-ordination? If so, read on.

Who is Ataxia UK?

Ataxia UK is the leading national charity for people affected by any type of ataxia, a group of neurological disorders that impact co-ordination, balance and speech.

In the UK alone, there are over 10,000 adults and around 500 children living with ataxia. We fund research into finding treatments and cures and offer advice, information and support to people affected by the condition.

We are now looking for an Administration Assistant to join our team and support our fundraising and finance functions.

Why should I join the team?

- Salary of £22,000 per annum
- Pension (5% company contribution)
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a diverse skill set from an innovative charity helping thousands of people across the country.

You will be encouraged to build upon your experience, and we’ll provide full training and professional development opportunities within our supportive environment.

So, if you want to take on an exciting challenge and grow with the leading UK charity that caters to people affected by ataxia, we want to hear from you.
 
What will I be doing?

As an Administration Assistant, you will support the smooth running of our office placing your focus on our Fundraising and Finance functions.

Reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration, your role will involve:

- Providing a welcoming and informative reception service
- Supporting administration within our fundraising activities
- Maintaining donor details on our database
- Processing donation reports
- Arranging and managing the diary for meetings, conferences and events
- Managing our shop and merchandise
- Attending occasional fundraising events

What do I need?

To join us as an Administration Assistant, you will need:

- At least two years’ office experience
- Excellent written, verbal and numerate skills
- The ability to develop professional and effective relationships
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word and Excel
- A systematic approach with a good attention to detail
- At a minimum, GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Ideally, you will have experience of working within the voluntary sector, either paid or unpaid, but this is not essential. Experience of working on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously would also be beneficial.

We would like to hear from you if you’ve worked as an Office Assistant, Administrator, Receptionist, Secretary, Team Administrator, EA, PA, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Co-ordinator, Fundraising Administrator, or Fundraising Assistant. 

Webrecruit and Ataxia UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking for a new challenge where you can make a positive change as an Administration Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Award-winning Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity, is seeking an outstanding individual for the post of Fundraising Assistant. This role will provide a welcoming reception to everyone visiting the charity, as well as efficient fundraising support to the organisation.

We are seeking a first-class, bright, energetic and pro-active individual, to interact with visitors face-to-face, as well as over the telephone and email. You'll have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills with a good understanding of IT and office systems.  You will be responsible for administrative tasks and will be expected to play a full and active role within the fundraising department and across the organisation. 

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

This role will be based at The Grand Appeal HQ in the charity’s newly renovated building on Upper Maudlin Street opposite the Bristol Children’s Hospital, close to the beautiful Bristol Harbourside and the range of shops in Cabot Circus and Quakers Friars. 

The Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman Animations to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and the region’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  With a multi-million pound programme of investment in the hospital, from research to family accommodation to patient, family and staff wellbeing, and a growing supporter base, The Grand Appeal is expanding fast.  The Grand Appeal is the charity behind the internationally successful and award-winning Gromit Unleashed and Shaun in the City art trails which are now part of the fabric of the city and which have brought millions of visitors to Bristol from all over the world. 

Based across 6 sites in Bristol, The Grand Appeal offers a dynamic, supportive and rewarding workplace for its approx. 50 staff.  The bedrock of our organisation is its strong team culture in which all staff play an important part.  Our staff are talented, creative, ambitious and the Grand Appeal’s most important resource.  If this sounds like the right workplace culture for you, you have the required skills and experience, and you are looking for a new challenge, get in touch. 

Work for The Grand Appeal and you’ll do more than just a job. Together, we can save lives.