Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £3,410.35 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Gillingham, Kent
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 7 hours
Closing date: 02 November 2020
Virtual Interview date: 19 November 2020

Please be aware this is a permanent part time position, working 7 hours per week on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in Gillingham, Kent.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £10,231.06 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Bury
Job type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Hours per week: 21 hours
Closing date: 06 November 2020
Virtual Interview date: 17 November 2020

Please be aware this is a 12 month fixed term contract, part time position, working 121hours per week on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in Henleaze.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

We are looking for an experienced individual, who can play a key role in marketing our charity and help us raise vital funds for our work. Enthusiasm, attention to detail and a passion for young people are essential!

This is a new role which is designed to help us move forward with our vision to see the young people of Weston living life to the full!

WCYP started in 1992 as a ministry of the parish church in Weston, Southampton. The project has grown considerably in recent years and is now registered as a separate Christian charity with two key objectives: 

• promoting the personal, social and educational welfare of young people, and
• promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ among those young people. 

Your role will be to assist in coordinating the marketing for the project and to assist the trustees and project manager implement the fundraising and marketing strategy.

Hours: 15 hours per week

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The deadline for applications to be received is the 30th October 2020.

Charity No: 1173543

This role is partially funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £3,410.35 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Hitchin
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 7 hours
Closing date: 01 November 2020
Virtual Interview date: 13 November 2020

Please be aware this is a permanent part time position, working 7 hours per week on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in Hitchin.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
 

Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £6,820.71 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Cheadle
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 14 hours
Closing date: 26 October 2020
Virtual Interview date: 06 November 2020

Please be aware this is a permanent part time position, working 14 hours per week on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in Cheadle.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
 

Versus Arthritis are looking for a passionate, proactive Personal Assistant to support the Director of Involvement, Influencing and Support. This is a high-profile role and offers the opportunity to play an integral part in helping to deliver the charities ambitions through a high performing and engaged workforce.

About the role

This is a part-time role, (21 hours over 5 days per week)

Our organisational leadership team (OLT) are collectively responsible for inspiring, motivating and leading our people to deliver against our strategy and priorities. They are expected to be leaders for Versus Arthritis first and their areas of expertise second. They have responsibility for organisational planning, resourcing and delivery based on the input and recommendations of expert leaders from across the charity.

The Personal Assistant to the Director of Involvement, Influencing and Support enables this by supporting the director(s) to ensure optimal use of their time.

Key requirements

In addition to an approach that supports our values and behaviours, this role will require the following knowledge, skills and experience

• Proven experience of success as a senior administrator, Personal Assistant, or similar role
• High quality verbal and written communication skills required to present information in a clear and accessible way
• Ability to distil meeting discussions into succinct notes of the key discussion points, decisions actions and points for onward communication.
• Able to work independently to deadlines with minimal supervision.
• A proactive and conscientious approach with good attention to detail.
• Ability to handle a range of tasks, including processing information from a wide range of sources and managing changing and competing priorities.
• Strong MS Office 365 skills (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint in particular).

To apply you MUST submit:

1. a concise, up-to-date CV
2. along with a completed supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification
3. Please include where you've seen this role advertised

Email your completed application by 5pm 02 November 2020

Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £6,820.71 per annum plus London Weighting
Location: Finchley
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 14 hours
Closing date: 01 November 2020
Virtual Interview date: 12 November 2020

Please be aware this is a permanent part time position, working 14 hours per week on a rota basis and will include some weekend working.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our high profile store in Finchley.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and be able to work well on your own initiative. Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Administration Assistants
ASAP - 3 Months

Eden Brown is working in partnership with a local council to recruit for a range for Administration Assistants based in Llandudno.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Administration specialist to embark onto the organisation and join a successful team and to provide front line administration support to the Social Services team.

Key responsibilities:
* To provide general administration support, such as typing, filing, photocopying, inputting and scanning.
* To answer the phone in both English and Welsh
* To deal with all incoming and outgoing communications.
* To send off documentation on behalf of the Social Services team to service uses ensuring information is documented.

Candidate requirements:
* Ability to communicate in both English and Welsh
* Ability to take minuets
* Knowledge on Data Protection

If you feel that you meet the above criteria, please apply now.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Humanists UK are seeking a consultant to take on the role of Prisons Project Assistant for the Non Religious Pastoral Support Network (NRPSN).

This role will play an important part in supporting the Head of Humanist Care with our ongoing work in prisons, helping new and existing volunteers to find placements within prison chaplaincy teams and ensuring they are well supported in their work. This is a nine-month role, reviewable at the end of its term.

If you are interested please download the information pack from the Humanists UK website and use the application form to apply.

Please note applications close on 4 November 2020. 

The Workers` Educational Association is a unique charity and the UK`s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. With a clear vision and a strong social purpose, we bring great teaching to local communities, with life-changing courses held in community centres, workplaces, libraries, schools and almost anywhere else you can think of.

Since 1903, we have been giving disadvantaged people the opportunity to return to learning - inspiring them to realise their full potential and become active, engaged citizens. We see education as a tool for social justice, not just self-improvement, and we pride ourselves on making learning egalitarian and accessible. Volunteers play a central role in everything we do, from governance through to classroom support, helping us deliver courses to 50,000 people in 2,300 locations - and enabling us to reach 80% of the population.

Providing comprehensive administrative support to our local educational team, you will be involved with student recruitment, publicity, marketing, a variety of administration tasks using multiple online platforms to support course delivery.

We are looking for someone who is organised, enthusiastic, and pro-active, with a positive attitude. You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with the team to achieve the organisation’s aims and objectives.

This role will support our partners, tutors and students with online administration tasks therefore communication is key. An administrative background is a priority and it is essential to have good IT skills to support tutors and students with online and face to face education provision. You will need to be able to travel to support classes across the whole area.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter. 

Commissioning Assistant - 18 month Fixed term contract

We are seeking a proactive Commissioning Assistant to support the editorial team and take charge of key steps of the publishing process across the Portland Press fully-commissioned titles, including review journals and the Society magazine. In this role, you will implement copyflow and pipeline-management plans and quality-assure submissions, overseeing the peer-review process for any review articles. With a focus on researcher service you will communicate with authors, reviewers and editors to answer questions and resolve any difficulties they might have in using the online manuscript system.

You will build strong relationships with the scientific community, and the Guest Editors and Editorial Boards of the titles in particular. Using your initiative, you will maintain and improve the editorial system and, where needed, manage assignment of manuscript duties to Editorial Board members. You will work in close alignment with the Managing Editor to deliver on publishing targets and to support and help develop the content strategy for each title. Building up knowledge of editorial workflows, publishing policy and technology, you will also suggest improvements to departmental processes and procedures, and drive first-class author, reviewer and editor service.

Key accountabilities

• For all manuscripts in the review/fully commissioned journals: carry out quality-control checks on submissions, and on accepted articles.
• Administer and oversee the peer-review process from manuscript submission to final editorial decision in line with target timelines.
• Manage the shared journal editorial-mailbox and the inbox pertaining to the Society Magazine, ensuring timely and helpful responses
• Keep internal teams appraised of copy-flow
• Send review-article invitations to agreed contributors and assist with Guest Editor recruitment for themed issues; assist with commissioning activities supporting journal/magazine requirements
• Implement pipeline-management plans and ensure suitable copy-flow to support timely publication; chase and ‘shepherd’ inputs from both external and in-house contributors to the review journals and the Society Magazine
• Communicate with authors, reviewers and editors by email and telephone to answer queries and resolve any difficulties they might have in using the online manuscript handling system
• Contribute to the arrangement of relevant Editorial Board/Society Committee meetings, including the collation and distribution of papers and processing of Board/Committee expenses
• Produce timely, accurate minutes for meetings of the Editorial Boards, and, where needed, the Publications Committee of the Biochemical Society
• Take ownership of the correspondence around (and maintain current and accurate records of) all relevant communications pertaining to reviews/features/stories submitted to any of the titles
• Identify opportunities that would lead to increased efficiency in terms of accuracy, improved publishing-journeys, speed of review and/or turnover of manuscripts
• Communicate information regarding process (or other) changes to external Editors as required
• Develop and maintain awareness of key stakeholders in the biosciences community e.g. Editorial Board members, leading researchers, repeat or high-profile authors and Society Trustees in order to maximize opportunities for the journals if/when dealing directly with them.
• Foster excellent working relationships with Guest Editors and Editorial Board members, and develop a network within the molecular-bioscience community in order to build loyalty and goodwill.
• Provide support to the editorial team for a range of activities. This could include retrieving data from databases, sending electronic mailings, maintaining and updating contact lists and updating websites.
• On occasion and as needed, provide assistance to other teams within the organization

Key knowledge and skills

• Candidates must be qualified to a degree level in the biosciences, and will ideally have experience of working in STM/scholarly publishing.
• Must be efficient and highly competent in the use of common software packages
• Good organisational and time-management skills are required, together with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Track record of identifying issues and using own initiative to suggest solutions
• Track record of balancing multiple and potentially conflicting priorities
• Embraces change with a positive attitude
• Experience of providing high-quality customer service
• Detail oriented; ensures accuracy in documentation and data
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is seeking experienced care assistants who are available for weekend work and/or evenings, as well as those who are looking for regular weekday work. You will be joining our dedicated At Home Services team who provide a range of support services for adults who are either 55 years and over, or who have physical and learning difficulties. This support may include personal care, respite care, post hospital discharge care and light housework. Please see the Job Description for more detail.

Our aim is to support our service users to stay as independent as possible in their homes, by providing a personalised service to meet their needs. If you are passionate about providing person-centred care and looking for a rewarding role where you will make a real difference to the lives of the people you support, then we would love to hear from you!

Candidates for this role should have a minimum of six months experience and be able to demonstrate that they share our values. Training will be provided.

Age UK K&C are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer, committed to paying our employees a fair wage that reflects the real cost of living.

Contract and Salary: £10.75 per hour on a zero hours contract.

Benefits of joining our team:

• Ongoing training 
• Stakeholder pension
• Free employee assistance programme

Please email your CV and cover letter to the At Home Service, Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, 1 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our organisation at a time when young people need us the most.

This is a busy, varied and important role supporting the Director of Fundraising.  Duties will range from complex diary management, preparation of presentations, providing briefing papers and meeting support.  You will need to have the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity, with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

The role will be ideal for a highly organised, flexible, experienced EA used to working on their own initiative and under pressure, with excellent IT skills, advanced skills in MS Office.

This year we aim to support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper. 

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days of annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform!Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform to develop your skills for your career and you role
• The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

The Prince'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.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Support Assistant

Closing date:          Wednesday 11 November 2020

Aim of the role: To support and empower our customers to increase their life skills and to run workshops and customer activities.

Salary:   £20,600 per annum

Location:Upper Norwood

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 22.5 per week.  Working on shift which is 3 days a week over a 7 day rota, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Requests for working days and times can be considered.

Benefits:

As part of your employment package with us, we offer:

• a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme, 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing each year to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years 
• option to buy or sell annual leave up to one week’s annual leave
• a health cash plan providing cash back towards healthcare bills and other wellbeing benefits
• occupational sick pay
• contributory group pension scheme
• free life assurance
• cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

Covid-19

Our priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and the homeless people we house and support.

We are fully complying with the Government’s Laws and guidance on social distancing and infection control, to keep our colleagues and homeless residents safe throughout the pandemic. All of our policies and procedures have been updated to ensure covid-safe working practices are followed. We have installed screens between desks in offices within our supported accommodation, and changed layouts and use of meeting rooms in our services to ensure maximum social distancing. All colleagues have access to PPE and hand sanitiser in the workplace. Our Head Office is currently closed, with all central teams working from home, and we will continue to review this situation on an ongoing basis.

About the Role

The aim of the role is to support and empower our customers to increase their life skills, self-management and confidence to successfully sustain independent living.

You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team, and so will need to demonstrate a positive and inclusive approach. You will be required to run workshops and events with customers and to increase overall engagement with the service

You will work alongside Support Worker colleagues to assess customer needs and risks and ensure our customers can thrive and achieve their potential.

About You

As well as having an interest in supporting vulnerable people to achieve independent living, you must have a clear understanding of why people become homeless, and the needs and challenges they face.

You must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel applications.

About Evolve Housing + Support

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Your application

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.

Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this job.