We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Totton, Southampton. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £18,833.65 per annum plus excellent benefits.

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 Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

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.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £18,833.65 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 18 May 2021

Virtual interview date: 03 June 2021

It is an exciting time to be part of the organisation and we’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who can help us develop further and overcome the challenges that lie ahead.

Over the last 18 months the organisation has gone through a significant period of change as we try to reduce our expenditure and increase our income to ensure the branch is sustainable for the future. The branch has no dedicated fundraising resource and has relied upon groups of local supporters to raise the money it requires to operate. The post holder will be required to develop and grow the branches existing fundraising activity in order to meet its fundraising target of £180,000 for 2021, with a view to grow this further in the future.

The Branch Fundraiser will be leading on all fundraising focussing primarily on:

• digital fundraising,
• individual giving,
• corporate sponsorship,
• events
• community fundraising.

There is a good foundation to build upon, but there will be plenty of opportunity to put your stamp on the work of a well-respected local charity. You'll be a key part of a small team so we're looking for an individual who's willing to work hard and excited to get involved. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Digital Marketing Officer. To join our award-winning team on an interim basis until the end of 2021. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £30,209.35 per annum plus excellent benefits

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.

Cats Protection has seen a transformational growth in digital fundraising over the past couple of years and this is a very exciting time to join the digital marketing team. You will play a key role in implementing the digital fundraising strategy, maximizing income through digital channels.

Responsibilities of our Digital Marketing Officer:

As a Digital Marketing Officer you will work across multiple communication channels, focusing on digital advertising. This role will also support growth in digital across all income streams, from events to regional fundraising to retail. We have ambitious growth targets and you will be responsible for implementing the digital marketing programme from conception to delivery and analyzing the effectiveness of new digital channels.

What we’re looking for in our Digital Marketing Officer:

• previous experience working in digital fundraising, ideally with specific digital advertising experience
• proven track record of achieving income against agreed financial targets
• an assertive communicator, confident in managing external agencies and working with internal teams
• a selfstarter, able to use your own initiative
• indepth knowledge of all the latest digital fundraising best practice, trends and compliance

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £30,209.35 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Digital Marketing Officer and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 25 April 2021

Virtual interview date: 05 May 2021

About the Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home

The RSPCA Cotswolds, Gloucester & District Branch has been providing support and care to the most vulnerable animals in our community for over eighty years.  In 2016 we completed the build of the Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home and the centre became operational in September 2016.  Our vision is that no abused, neglected or abandoned animal in our community is without a safe space.

To support our rehoming centre, we have ten busy charity shops located throughout the South Cotswolds and we are continuing to grow our retail operation. We also work hard at generating funds through generous donations, grants and attendance at our annual events.

The Finance Administrator role will be working closely with the Resource Manager to support the Charity’s operations, fifty employed staff and over two hundred dedicated volunteers. As the charity continues to grow, the demand for administrative and organisational support has grown too. The Finance Administrator is a key member of the support function, the post-holder will be a highly organised, independent worker who is pro-active, tenacious and a proven completer-finisher.

About the post

Overall role description: A full job description can be found on our website

The Finance Administrator will work closely with the Resource Manger to administer the day-to-day financial operations of the charity.

The role will also provide further administrative support to a busy, growing organisation; specifically, in areas including HR, Health and Safety, Facilities Management and Legislative Compliance.

The post is 30 hours per week to be worked flexibly over 4 or 5 days.

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 per annum pro rata dependent on qualifications and experience

Responsible to: Resource Manager

Location:  Tetbury, GL8 8DA

Required Skills:

• Highly numerate.
• A detailed knowledge and experience of Excel.
• A detailed knowledge and experience of Xero.
• Competent in using the Microsoft Office software suite, including Outlook.
• Ability to manage a time-critical workload and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to manage own time and remain flexible to the needs of the business.
• Ability to carry out accurate and detailed work.
• Highly developed organisational skills.
• Ability to create effective and efficient processes.
• Ability to understand the impact of the fine details on the larger operation.

The post may require the successful candidate to travel between our locations. The post holder will require a full clean driving licence

Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.

Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty.

Parkinson’s UK is an ambitious charity, passionate about improving the lives of everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are working towards bringing forward the day that no-one fears Parkinson’s, and our pace and determination is stronger than ever. Join us!

About the role 

As part of the Network Volunteering Team, the Network Support Officer role will provide a high quality and consistent volunteering support service for volunteers across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset and West Sussex. 

You will act as the main point of contact for lead volunteers in our local group network, providing the highest quality support to approximately 325 volunteers across 45 local branches, support groups and cafes. You’ll recruit, train and support our volunteers to lead their groups in line with the charity’s governance requirements as well as our policies and procedures. 

What you’ll do

You’ll play a key role in…

• Providing an excellent volunteer support service to local group lead volunteers, mainly through telephone and digital support

• Promoting and facilitating local group network volunteer recruitment, induction and training and manage all volunteer records using online tools such as Assemble, as well as reporting to inform service development, charity insights and volunteer trends

• Supporting volunteers to lead their groups in line with governance requirements through provision of information and relevant tools and support the review of their activities and budgets including the maintenance of the Local Activity Database

What you’ll bring

• A friendly and approachable manner, able to build good relationships and provide first class volunteer support service across a dispersed team of volunteers

• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers, with the ability to work in a user focused and inclusive way

• Proven ability to take a solution focused approach taking ownership of issues and queries raised by the volunteers we support

• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using volunteer management systems and other relevant databases and digital communication routes

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Interviews will be held on 20 May.

Please note: supporting statements must fully demonstrate how you meet all the essential criteria of the role ("What you'll bring").

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 
• have a confidential space in which to work
• have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; if you don’t have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one - refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn
• live in the area covered by the post and be able to travel when needed within the area  and occasionally further afield

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Mere & Gillingham. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £18,833.65 per annum plus excellent benefits.

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 Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

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.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• previous retail and people management experience
• a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• a highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £18,833.65 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 26 April 2021

Virtual interview date: 07 May 2021

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Purley. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 7 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £3,410.35 per annum, including Outer London Weighting and plus excellent benefits.

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 Assistant Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

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.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £3,410.35 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Assistant Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 26 April 2021

Virtual interview date: 07 May 2021

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Borehamwood. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £18,833.65 per annum plus excellent benefits.

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 Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

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.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• previous retail and people management experience
• a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• a highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £18,833.65 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 26 April 2021

Virtual interview date: 11 May 2021

Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

£45,000 - £55,000

Full-time, 12 month initial contract

Oxford with flexible working and travel

Some working from home possible

For 160 years the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution has been supporting the farming community in England and Wales. We offer financial support, practical care and guidance to farming people of all ages, including farmers, farmworkers and dependants.

Today we are facing perhaps the greatest challenge in our long history. Such times demand that we look at how we do things in the best interests of the people and community we serve.

Our regional volunteer structure in no longer able to run their fundraising programmes that existed before the Coronavirus pandemic struck and it will be some considerable time before we are able to return to anything that resembles normality. Over the next few years the farming community will be faced with unprecedented challenges that will affect many aspects of their lives.

The Programme Manager will have a key role in redefining and developing the role of RABI’s network of over 40 regional Branches and Committees.  Working closely with the team of Regional Managers and senior colleagues, the role is pivotal to redeveloping the future local support base of RABI to deliver truly impactful local engagement and income generation.

The primary purpose of the role is to engage with the team and Branches to better utilise the existing strengths of the local volunteer bases and develop and support these relationships.  Establishing and embedding shared working across the network to ensure RABI works collaboratively with volunteers to better meet the needs of the community and strategic goals of the charity.

How to apply

Application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Finance Manager / Accountant

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Full Time

Permanent

£37,283 - £44,856 plus pension

Our client is working to address the ‘triple crisis’ of climate emergency, ecological crisis, and people’s disconnection from nature. They manage 41 nature reserves, they work closely with other land managers to restore habitats, and they run innovative programmes to help people of all ages and backgrounds engage with nature. Our client and its trading subsidiary employ over 40 staff, in addition to 800 volunteers and a network of local branches. Annual turnover is around £3m. Our client is an autonomous charity, but they are also part of a bigger movement and they aim to align their programmes and systems more closely with the movement where this will enhance their impact.

Our client has grown significantly in recent years. They are now looking for a new finance manager to take the lead on financial planning and reporting as they continue to grow and to diversify their income streams, to develop and modernise their financial systems, and to work with managers to develop their finance and business skills.

About the role

You will be responsible for ensuring that our client has a detailed and realistic annual budget ready for approval each January and that there is a three-year budget incorporating the latest operational plans and income projections and identifying the fundraising requirement for each period. You will also manage two Finance Officers, ensuring that accurate VAT and HMRC returns are submitted, that information on Charity Commission and Companies House is correct and up to date and that all expenses are processed accurately.

About you

You will be a fully qualified accountant with post qualification experience that includes developing and implementing financial systems and internal controls along with budgeting and producing management accounts. You will have an understanding of VAT and corporation tax and ideally some experience of charity SORP accounting. You will be highly organised, both personally and as a leader and you will be able to form positive working relationships at all levels. Analytical thinking is critical as is the ability to write reports. A passion for wildlife and the natural environment would be a strong advantage.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the Royal Agriculture Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I), a charity based in Oxford that offers financial support, practical care and guidance to farming people of all ages, including farmers, farmworkers and dependents. They provide tailored support to suit their beneficiaries and strive to build strong, supportive relationships to help those in need to acquire the best support they can. They are currently looking to recruit a Volunteer Project Manager to support the delivery of their volunteer function. This role is offered on an 18 months fixed term contract.

As their Volunteer Project Manager, you will form part of the Senior Management Team, and will be a key role in redefining and developing the role of R.A.B.I's network of 49 regional Branches and Committees. Working closely with a team of Regional Manager and senior colleagues, you will be pivotal in redeveloping the future local support base for the organisation to delivery truly impactful local engagement and income generation. To achieve this, your primary purpose is to engage with teams and Branches to better utilise the existing strengths of their local volunteer bases and develop and support these relationships. Finally, you will establish and embed shared working across the network to ensure they work collaboratively with volunteers to beet meet the needs of the community and strategic goals of the charity.

To be successful, you will be an experienced, senior manager with a background in managing locally based volunteer networks, within the charity sector. You will be comfortable with charity governance and compliance, including fundraising compliance, as well as Health and Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding. You will be an excellent communicator, being able to influence and bring together multiple stakeholders to effect change. A knowledge or background of the farming community is not essential, however the passion and empathy toward those within the community is essential.

This role can be either remote, home or office based dependent on the requirement of the candidate. However, national travel may be required as part of the role including to their Head Office based in Oxford.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, veteran, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to apply, please submit a CV in Word format in the first instance. A full job description will be provided to the successful candidates shortlisted by Prospectus. Please note, we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.