Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: £10,231.06 per annum plus benefits
Location: Corstorphine
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 21 hours
Closing date: 19 December 2019
Interview date: Early January 2020

Please be aware this is a part time position working 21 hours per week (3 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark within our team in our large, furniture store in Corstorphine.

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 2018 we helped around 184,000 cats and kittens, an average of 500 per day.

Each one of our 132 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.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

• JD attached
• Candidate information sheet attached

Job title: Assistant Shop Manager
Salary: £3,410.36 per annum plus benefits
Location: Bristol
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 7 hours
Closing date: 17 December 2019
Interview date: Early January 2020

Please be aware this is a part time position working 7 hours per week (1 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

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

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 2018 we helped around 184,000 cats and kittens, an average of 500 per day.

Each one of our 132 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.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

• JD attached
• Candidate information sheet attached

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: £18,833.65 per annum plus benefits
Location: Alnwick
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date: 13 December 2019
Interview date: early January 2020

Please be aware this role is working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Alnwick.

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 2018 we helped around 184,000 cats and kittens, an average of 500 per day.

Each one of our 132 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 a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management 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 have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

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.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

• JD attached
• Candidate information sheet attached

The Women’s Equality Party is a collaborative force in British politics uniting people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, genders and beliefs in the shared determination to see women enjoy the same rights and opportunities as men – so all can flourish. WE challenge other parties through our campaigns and policy proposals as well as at the ballot box.

The Members and Supporters Officer will play a key role in building our membership base and ensuring our members and supporters are at the centre of everything we do. They will be the first point of contact for our members and supporters, ensuring they feel valued and supporting their engagement with the Party. This includes working with the Head of Members and Supporters to make sure our branch network is thriving. The Members and Supporters Officer will be responsible for recruiting, engaging and retaining the Party’s members and supporters. They will do this by contributing to and implementing a membership engagement strategy tailored to the diverse needs of our existing members and supporters. This is an exciting opportunity to develop existing and new skills and gain experience of supporting members and supporters of a political party!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking individual, committed to equality and with some experience of working with a database.  The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be comfortable with talking to a range of people on the telephone and be able to produce good quality copy for emails, letters and scripts. The successful applicant will be able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends from time to time, in order to run events with and for volunteers and branch officers. They will have strong relationship management skills and an ability to work on their own initiative.

Job Description - main responsibilities

1. Provide a positive and welcoming first point of contact for members, supporters and members of the public, on the telephone, email, social media and other channels.

2. Use and maintain the party’s database to keep member and supporter records up to date, accessible and accurate

3. Write, set up and send emails to members and supporters

4. Coordinate member and supporter communications, including targeted emails, automated messages, membership packs, postal letters, text and phone calls

5. Undertake member surveys and facilitate focus groups to gather member opinion 

6. Analyse member recruitment, engagement, retention and opinion and provide regular reports on performance against targets, using the database and spreadsheets

7. Support the Head of Members and Supporters on the development and implementation of the Membership Strategy

8. Liaise with Finance and Operations team to ensure members’ finance information is accurate 

9. Support the team to run volunteer, member and branch events and activities, online and in locations around the UK 

10. Work with other team members to recruit, train and engage volunteer members to support the work of the party. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Experience of membership or internal communications and database management

• Experience of extracting and manipulating data to produce reports

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and GDPR or the proven ability to quickly gain this

• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and able to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends 

• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and able to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines

• Organised, methodical and thorough, with an eye for detail

• Able to respond well to tight or changing deadlines

• Confident, fast learner of IT systems. 

• Willingness to undertake training and to develop new skills

• Commitment to equal opportunities and sympathetic to the aims and values of the Women’s Equality Party and agreement to abide at all times by the #WE code set out in our constitution

To be considered for this role, we require:

• an up-to-date CV,

• a statement of interest addressing the specific requirements of the person specification, and saying why you are particularly interested in working for Women's Equality Party

• a completed equal opportunities monitoring form (optional)

Please apply no later than 9am on Monday 9th December 2019. Interviews will be held on 18th or 19th December

We have a simple application process but please be aware that to be considered you must submit both CV and cover letter.

The Women’s Equality Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Sadly our offices are not wheelchair accessible.

Job title: Membership Support Officer - Norfolk
Region: East Anglia & Essex
Directorate: Operations
Contract: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract, Full Time – 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,469 per annum

About The Royal British Legion
The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role
The Membership Support Officer (MSO) role provides support to our branches across Norfolk and to the Norfolk County Committee. In addition to administrative and organisational support, the MSO works closely with the Area Manager for East Anglia & Essex and the Norfolk County Chairman to ensure that Membership fulfil their role within the Area Strategy and in accordance with the Legion’s Membership handbook and policies.
This is a varied role which covers a range of duties from arranging meetings and minute taking to organising events and responding to membership queries. The successful candidate will ideally have a knowledge and understanding of Legion membership and will be an effective, diligent multi-tasker with excellent customer service, research and communication skills.
This role will be based at our office in Dereham (Breckland Business Centre, St Withburga Lane, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1FD) with the opportunity for regular working from home.  There will also be occasional travel across Norfolk and to locations further afield, such as our Area Office in Colchester. A full driving license and access to a vehicle is therefore desirable.

A provisional date for interviews has been scheduled for 19 December 2019.

How to Apply
Please apply by clicking 'Apply Online'

Closing date for this role is: Monday 16th December 2019

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: £18,833.65 per annum plus benefits
Location: Edinburgh
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date: 10 December 2019
Interview date: Mid December 2019

Please be aware this role is working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Edinburgh.

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 2018 we helped around 184,000 cats and kittens, an average of 500 per day.

Each one of our 132 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 a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management 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 have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

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.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

• JD attached
• Candidate information sheet attached

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: £18,833.65 per annum plus benefits
Location: Carlisle
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date: 10 December 2019
Interview date: Mid December 2019

Please be aware this role is working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a new high profile store in Carlisle.

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 2018 we helped around 184,000 cats and kittens, an average of 500 per day.

Each one of our 132 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 a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management 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 have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

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.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

• JD attached
• Candidate information sheet attached

Job title: Regional Centre Driver
Salary: £9,416.82 per annum plus Outer London Weighting
Location: Harrow Centre
Job type: Fixed term contract - 18 months
Hours per week: 20 hours
Closing date: 15 December 2019
Telephone interview date: w/c 06 January 2020
Interview date: 17 January 2020

Please be aware this is initially being recruited as a fixed term contract for 18 months, working 20 hours per week (2.5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an flexible individual with a commitment to animal welfare to join our team as Regional Centre Driver at our new Harrow Centre.

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 2018 we helped around 184,000 cats and kittens, an average of 500 per day.

Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. In 2018, 41,000 cats were rehomed and 3,000 more reunited with their owners. This success would not be possible without our dedicated team of employees and volunteers. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service.

As a Centre Driver, you will work to meet Cats Protections’ aims and values by providing first class service for the cats under your care. You will ensure the safe and timely collection, transportation and delivery of cats between various centres, branches, vets, shelters, fosterers and adopters, in compliance with Cats Protections policies and procedures.  Working with the wider centre team to plan and coordinate transport requests.

Our successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.  You will have the ability to prioritise own workload and work without supervision, be a strong, flexible team player and have lots of energy teamed with a positive upbeat attitude. Experience with animal handling and a full, manual driving license is essential.

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.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

• JD attached
• Candidate information sheet attached

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised person to join us as an Executive PA. This is key focal point for the COO and Operations Department and is a busy and interesting role that offers lots of variety.

• Ewell, Surrey
• 12 month FTC
• £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) + competitive benefits

A little about the role...

Samaritans is looking for an experienced individual with a positive, flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude, to support the Chief Operating Officer with a variety of PA and administration duties and to help ensure the smooth running of the Operations Department.

The main requirements for this role are:

• Substantial experience of providing PA support to senior executives
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills with experience of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong experience of planning executive and senior leadership meetings and compiling concise and accurate minutes and other reports as required
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the attached job description below.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our location

Our Central Office is located in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30-minutes by train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, free parking, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their motivations for applying for the role no later than 9.00am on Monday 9th December 2019.