Charity retail assistant jobs

Team: Retail 

Location: Skipton Superstore (Opening November 2026!) 

Work pattern: 35 hours per week on a rota basis 

Salary: Up to £23,364.20 per annum 

Contract: Permanent 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Will you join us and make life better for cats? 

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager (Superstore): 

• Cats Protection is launching its first Superstore format, offering customers an exciting destination for both fashion and home. With a significantly larger footprint than a traditional charity shop, the Superstore will provide an enhanced shopping experience, a wider product range, and greater opportunities to raise funds for cats and kittens in need. 

• As Assistant Shop Manager, you will support the successful day-to-day running of the Superstore, leading volunteers, driving stock generation, delivering excellent customer service, and deputising for the Shop Manager to help maximise sales and drive performance. 

About the retail team: 

• Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops 

• 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'. 

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager (Superstore)

• Demonstrable experience of working in a retail environment, ideally within a fast-paced, high-volume or multi-department operation.

• Good understanding of sales targets, budgets and key performance indicators

• Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Ability to motivate, support and manage a team of employees and volunteers.

• Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email and retail systems.

What we can offer you: 

• range of health benefits 

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service 

• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing 

• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply: 

Application closing date: 6th September 2026 

Virtual interview date: TBC 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. Anonymised application form 

1. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams 

1. In person if successful at teams interview stage 

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes. 

Please emailif you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey 

This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List). 

Team: Retail 

Location: Skipton Superstore (Opening November 2026!) 

Work pattern: 14 hours per week on a rota basis 

Salary: Up to £9,345.68 per annum 

Contract: Permanent 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Will you join us and make life better for cats? 

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager (Superstore): 

• Cats Protection is launching its first Superstore format, offering customers an exciting destination for both fashion and home. With a significantly larger footprint than a traditional charity shop, the Superstore will provide an enhanced shopping experience, a wider product range, and greater opportunities to raise funds for cats and kittens in need. 

• As Assistant Shop Manager, you will support the successful day-to-day running of the Superstore, leading volunteers, driving stock generation, delivering excellent customer service, and deputising for the Shop Manager to help maximise sales and drive performance. 

About the retail team: 

• Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops 

• 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'. 

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

• Demonstrable experience of working in a retail environment, ideally within a fast-paced, high-volume or multi-department operation.

• Good understanding of sales targets, budgets and key performance indicators, with the ability to contribute effectively to their achievement.

• Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Ability to motivate, support and manage a team of employees and volunteers.

• Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email and retail systems.

What we can offer you: 

• range of health benefits 

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service 

• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing 

• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply: 

Application closing date: 6th September 2026

Virtual interview date: TBC 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. Anonymised application form 

1. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams 

1. In person if successful at teams interview stage 

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes. 

Please emailif you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey 

This role requires a basic DBS check 

Join Clergy Support Trust's outstanding External Relations Team as External Engagement Officer (12-month maternity cover) and play a key role in fundraising, events, and digital comms. Use your creativity and organisational skills to support historic events, engage supporters, and make a real impact for clergy families.

About the Role
The External Engagement Officer provides vital administrative and operational support across fundraising, events, and communications. This is ideal for someone in their second role, looking to develop a broad range of skills in a supportive environment. Working in a small and dynamic team, the External Engagement Officer supports and leads on projects, with a focus on communications, fundraising, events, marketing, and press. 

About the candidate:

• Highly organised and technologically adept (especially with CRM systems like Salesforce)
• Motivated, with at least 1 year of experience in communications, fundraising, or event management
• Confident, resilient, and able to coordinate complex event logistics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and committed to the wellbeing of the clergy community

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising and Data Support

• Manage contacts and maintain up-to-date CRM records
• Add weekly bank donations to Salesforce and reconcile monthly income
• Lead on thanking supporters (managing emails/cards)
• Assist with legacy giving administration
• Support prospect research for fundraising
• Liaise with Finance Team on income and gift processing

2. Events – Logistics and Administration

• Manage guest lists, RSVPs, and name badges using CRM
• Act as point of contact for event bookings and assist with seating plans
• Provide on-site support at events (registration, hospitality, donor care)
• Post-event coordination including post-event feedback 

3. Communications and Digital Engagement

• Monitor and manage team inboxes
• Assist with social media management including DMs, replying to comments, and content creation
• Oversee logistics of print advertising (bookings, invoicing, transfer of creative files)

4. General / Team Support

• Maintain inventory of fundraising/event materials
• Proactively update Salesforce with missing information
• Provide general admin support and contribute creative ideas

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking for a broad-scope role to development their skills in comms, engagement, events and fundraising in a high-performing team.

Job title: Retail Assistant

Directorate: Retail, Services and Operations

Location: Scarborough

Hours: 15 hours per week, 2 days over 7, with one working day at the weekend

Closing date: 25th August 2026

Permanent or Fixed Term: Permanent

We are currently looking for a Retail Assistant to join our Retail, Services and Operations team at our shop in Scarborough.

As a Retail Assistant, you will support the Shop Manager and Deputy Shop Manager and work alongside volunteers, playing an active part in running a successful Charity Shop. This includes stock management, merchandising, operating the till and providing excellent customer service.

You will need to be committed to creating a welcoming professional atmosphere and demonstrating the values of Yorkshire Cancer Research. You will also be a passionate and enthusiastic ambassador for the charity and its work.

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have worked in a retail environment, have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, good communication skills and the ability to motivate yourself and others.

The closing date for applications is 25 August 2026

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via our website. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

We positively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our webiste. 

Team: Legacy Administration 

Location: Chelwood Gate, East Sussex (Office based each Monday, Wednesday & Friday with some flexibility) 

Work pattern: 35 hours per week 

Salary: Up to £28,454.94 per annum 

Contract: Permanent 

Cats Protection are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity, and we’re seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and compassionate individual to assist our Legacy Admin Team 

Will you join us and make life better for cats? 

Responsibilities of our Legacy Assistant: 

• As the Legacy Assistant you will be part of the Legacy Admin Team which is responsible for the administration of all legacies left to Cats Protection, ensuring that our supporters’ final wishes are fulfilled and their legacies are able to help as many cats as possible. 

• The role will involve providing administrative assistance to the Legacy Admin Team, including the accurate and timely recording of all legacy notifications, being the main point of contact for all queries legacy related and administering our Branch legacy allocation process. The successful candidate will also manage their own case of pecuniary legacies, undertaking regular reviews to ensure payment is received.

About the Legacy Assistant: 

• Our team is responsible for the administration of all legacies left to Cats Protection, ensuring that our supporters’ final wishes are fulfilled and their legacies are able to help as many cats as possible. 

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation Directorate 

What we’re looking for in our Legacy Assistant: 

• Experience of using and managing/maintaining a database 

• Experience in a public facing/customer service role 

• Experience of admin activities such as preparing reports, writing letters, managing and triaging email inbox, tracking responses and maintaining records 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate well with a wide range of people 

• Good attention to detail, organised and methodical 

• Able to work as part of a team and build relationships with relevant teams and stakeholders both internally and externally. 

What we can offer you: 

• Range of health benefits 

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service 

• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing 

• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply: 

Application closing date: 31st August 2026 

Virtual interview date: Week commencing 14th September 2026

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. Anonymised application form 

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams 

Please emailif you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey. 

Permanent

37 hours/week (5 days out of 7)

£25,760 per annum

Location: Calverton, Nottingham

Benefits include but not limited to:

-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service

-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

-We match up to 8% pension

-Free counselling service

-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills

-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

We run over 100 retail shops covering the whole of the UK - every one of these shops play a vital role in our mission to providing support to children and young adults. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

About the role:This role sits within our Retail Domain, which transforms donated goods into vital income to support young people across the UK. You'll play a key part in our Calverton Bookshop, Leading & supporting, a team to deliver excellent customer service, community engagement, and income generation.

We're looking for a confident and motivated individual with the ability to drive income. You will be expected to lead a group of diverse volunteers and an Assistant Shop Manager

Key Skills and Competencies:

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

-Retail or similar people management experience

-Book and Media Knowledge

-Understanding of online selling such as eBay

-Commercial awareness to drive and deliver sales

-Positivity and resilience

-Demonstrable experience of successfully leading, developing and motivating a team

-Experience of managing to an income and expenditure budget

-Good IT skills

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

-Managing Stock/Merchandising

-Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

-Experience of managing a team of volunteers

-Experience of the charity retail sector

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 7th September 2026

Interviews: Date to be confirmed

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.

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Care Assistant (Nights) 

Calcot, Reading 

£15.26 per hour

Contract Type: Full Time (42 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Nights

Hours: 12 hour shifts, 8 pm to 8 am working on rolling rota of 3 consecutive days on and 3 consecutive days off

You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

About Friends Place, Calcot

Recently opened in July 2025, Friends Place, Calcot is more than just a care home - it is a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care.

Run by Friends of the Elderly, where we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility.

Located in the heart of Calcot, Reading, our home features:

· A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment.

· A stylish salon offering professional pampering.

· A peaceful tea room for reflection or a chat with friends.

· A vibrant bar for socialising and relaxation.

The modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported.

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team.

Joining us as a Care Assistant, you will help our residents with various tasks including:

· Personal care.

· Companionship.

· Meal preparation.

· Mobility.

· Keeping care records up to date.

We would like our Care Assistant to join us with at least 6 months experience in a care home environment. Empathetic and respectful, self-motivated and flexible, you will be a team player who is always willing to go the extra mile, enabling our residents to lead fulfilled lives.

We would like you to have a real passion for care. Someone who sees this as an opportunity to build solid relationships with our residents, to allow them to live well in later life by putting them at the heart of all that you do.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Why Join Friends of the Elderly?

· Heritage of Care: Work with a trusted organisation backed by over a century of expertise.

· Non-Profit Mission: Be part of a charity that prioritises people, not profit. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not for profit and we are committed to our charitable values.

· State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a cutting-edge care home designed for comfort and community.

· Professional Development: Access training and career development opportunities.

Make Your Mark

This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of a brand-new care home, leaving a lasting impact on residents’ lives and the community.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits:

· Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.

· Generous annual leave.

· Wellbeing support through various initiatives, including an employeeassistanceprogramme.

· Learning, development, and progression opportunities.

· Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.

· Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.

· Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earned.

· Health cash plans for you and your family.

· Cycle to work scheme.

· Long service awards that increase with length of service.

· Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.

· Uniforms are provided

· Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’score values andis central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. A charity where everyone is equal butdefinitely notthe same.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts andretainsthe best people. People that care and can make a difference.

We currently do not providesponsorshipbut we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Don’tdelay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

Care Assistant (Care homes) 

Calcot, Reading 

£13.87 per hour (£15.26 at weekends)

Contract Type: Full Time (42 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Days, Weekends

Hours: Three consecutive days on with three consecutive days off, 6 weeks rolling rota

You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

About Friends Place, Calcot

Recently opened in July 2025, Friends Place, Calcot is more than just a care home - it is a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care.

Run by Friends of the Elderly, where we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility.

Located in the heart of Calcot, Reading, our home features:

· A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment.

· A stylish salon offering professional pampering.

· A peaceful tea room for reflection or a chat with friends.

· A vibrant bar for socialising and relaxation.

The modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported.

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team.

Joining us as a Care Assistant, you will help our residents with various tasks including:

· Personal care.

· Companionship.

· Meal preparation.

· Mobility.

· Keeping care records up to date.

We would like our Care Assistant to join us with at least 6 months experience in a care home environment. Empathetic and respectful, self-motivated and flexible, you will be a team player who is always willing to go the extra mile, enabling our residents to lead fulfilled lives.

We would like you to have a real passion for care. Someone who sees this as an opportunity to build solid relationships with our residents, to allow them to live well in later life by putting them at the heart of all that you do.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

Why Join Friends of the Elderly?

· Heritage of Care: Work with a trusted organisation backed by over a century of expertise.

· Non-Profit Mission: Be part of a charity that prioritises people, not profit. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not for profit and we are committed to our charitable values.

· State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a cutting-edge care home designed for comfort and community.

· Professional Development: Access training and career development opportunities.

Make Your Mark

This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of a brand-new care home, leaving a lasting impact on residents’ lives and the community.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits:

· Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.

· Generous annual leave.

· Wellbeing support through various initiatives, including an employeeassistanceprogramme.

· Learning, development, and progression opportunities.

· Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.

· Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.

· Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earned.

· Health cash plans for you and your family.

· Cycle to work scheme.

· Long service awards that increase with length of service.

· Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.

· Uniforms are provided

· Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’score values andis central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. A charity where everyone is equal butdefinitely notthe same.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts andretainsthe best people. People that care and can make a difference.

We currently do not providesponsorshipbut we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Don’tdelay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

Retail Advert

Permanent

16 hours over 2 days to include Sundays and Bank Holidays

£10,681.08

Location: Castle Bromwich

Benefits include but not limited to:

-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

-We match up to 8% pension

-Free counselling service

-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills

-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

We run over 100 retail shops covering the whole of the UK - every one of these shops play a vital role in our mission to providing support to children and young adults. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

About the role:This role sits within our Retail Domain, which transforms donated goods into vital income to support young people across the UK. You'll play a key part in our Castle Bromwich shop, supporting the shop manager to manage the team to deliver excellent customer service, community engagement, and income generation. As part of this role, you will be required to follow a shift of 2 days to work Sundays and bank holidays.

We're looking for a passionate and motivated Assistant Manager with the ability to lead people, grow a volunteer team and assist the shop manager to drive shop profits, driving improvements that strengthen the shop's performance and community impact.

Key Skills and Competencies:

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

-Retail or similar supervisory experience,

-Excellent people and customer service skills

-Good IT skills

-Experience of cash handling and basic understanding of performing to income and expenditure budgets

-Confidence, positivity and resilience in managing the shop and making decisions in the absence of the Shop Manager

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

-Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

-Experience of supervising volunteers

-Understanding of the charity retail sector

Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026.

Interviews: Date to be confirmed.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.

Job titleShop Manager – Malvern Department Shop

Hours37.5 hours per week

Salary£28,330 – £30,154 per annum

ContractPermanent

Location 233 Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 1SY

The role

Lead with purpose. Inspire your community. Change lives.

Are you an experienced retail leader looking for a role where your skills make a genuine difference every day? Join St Richard’s Hospice as our Shop Manager in Malvern and turn your passion for retail into vital support for people with illnesses which cannot be cured across Worcestershire.

This is far more than managing a shop. You’ll lead a thriving retail team, inspire volunteers, create an exceptional shopping experience, and maximise income that directly funds outstanding hospice care for patients and their loved ones.

As Shop Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a dedicated team of volunteers and an Assistant Shop Manager.
• Drive sales and achieve ambitious income targets.
• Create eye-catching window displays and inspiring shop layouts that keep customers coming back.
• Build strong relationships with customers, donors and the local community.
• Make commercial decisions that help maximise every donation and every sale.
• See the direct impact your work has on the care we provide across Worcestershire.

Every item sold helps make compassionate hospice care possible—and you’ll be at the heart of making that happen.

About you

You’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys bringing out the best in others.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven retail management or supervisory experience.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a successful team.
• Strong commercial awareness with a passion for achieving sales targets.
• Excellent customer service skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• A creative flair for visual merchandising and attractive shop displays.
• Great organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Retail experience is essential for the role.

Charity retail experience is desirable for the role.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;  

• Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
• Supportive management – keen to develop you
• Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
• Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Fabulous subsidised on-site café
• Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service)
• Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
• Free Will writing service

Find out more

If you’re an enthusiastic retail professional with a passion for people, leadership and community, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and help transform donations into compassionate care for local families when they need it most.

Interview date Flexible

Job Reference 4073

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Job Role: Assistant Retail Manager

Salary: £19,828 per year (full time equivalent £24,785)

Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed-term maternity cover until September 2027

Location: Bath, Walcot Street

Additional information:

• Availability to work flexibly, including weekends

About Alongside:

Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

About the Role:

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in the success of our charity shops, ensuring everything runs smoothly day to day. From leading and motivating our fantastic team of volunteers to managing stock and creating a warm, welcoming shopping experience, you’ll be right at the heart of our mission.

If you’re passionate about retail, enjoy working with people, and want to make a real difference by helping us raise vital funds for a great cause, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Shop Manager to meet and exceed income and profit targets by optimising sales, minimising operational costs, and continually seeking innovative ways to enhance to shop.
• Manage donations, including the sorting, pricing and preparation of items for sale and effectively disposing of unwanted items.
• Assisting in the recruitment, training and development of the volunteer team and ensuring the shop has a built-up volunteer base.
• Support the Shop Manager in administrative tasks, including cash handling and banking.

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

You can view the full job description by clicking here.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Experience working within a retail setting.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach to work.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 30% staff discount at our charity shops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out

Location: Bristol office, hybrid (minimum three days a week onsite)

Salary: £50,285 per annum

Job Type: Fixed term maternity cover, approximately 15 months. Minimum 30 hours a week, up to full time (37.5 hours)

The role:

This role covers the current post-holder's maternity leave for an anticipated 15 months. As Financial Controller you will lead CSE's finance team, directing and overseeing the finance function in compliance with appropriate accounting standards and practices, company and charity law.

You will provide timely, accurate financial and management information to support strategic decision-making and effective budgetary control by our Senior Leadership Team, Trustees, project managers and other budget holders. You will line manage the Finance Manager and Finance Assistant and be a member of CSE's Senior Management Team.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will work alongside the wider Operations Team to provide operational support that underpins delivery of our charitable mission. This is a fast-paced role and we need someone who can get up to speed with minimal delay.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Take responsibility for day-to-day accounting, invoicing, payroll, VAT returns, payments and banking, credit control and cash management, including timely monthly management accounts.
• Line manage the Finance Manager and Finance Assistant.
• Co-ordinate the annual budget cycle and mid-year budget refresh alongside the Director of Finance & Operations and SLT.
• Attend monthly SMT meetings to share the previous month's financial results and handle related queries.
• Prepare accurate, accessible reports on organisational, team, staff and project financial indicators to support timely decision-making.
• Maintain the organisation's financial records to appropriate accounting standards and prepare documentation for the annual audit and other statutory reporting.
• Liaise with CSE's auditors to enable an effective and timely annual audit.
• Support project managers to plan and manage project budgets, providing financial data for reporting to clients and funders.
• Provide expertise on financial costing and monitoring approaches for new project funding proposals, reflecting funder requirements.
• Provide finance support to Retrofit West CIC, including financial reporting, statutory obligations and payroll as required.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

About you:

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent accountant.
• At least seven years' post-qualification experience, including at least five years in a financial management role.
• Working knowledge of accounting standards, VAT and HMRC regulations in England, including requirements applicable to a UK charity with a trading subsidiary.
• Experience of leading the preparation for an annual audit.
• Experience of preparing routine financial and management information reports for senior executives and staff.
• Experience of using timesheet software to track allocation of staff time to different cost centres.
• High level competence with Sage accounting software and MS Excel.
• Able to analyse, structure and sense-check financial data to produce clear, informative reports, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven management skills.
• Self-motivated and organised, able to work with limited supervision and manage conflicting priorities.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

Benefits:

CSE offer a range of other benefits including:

• You will be entitled to 25 days' paid holiday (plus statutory holidays)
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash plan
• Retail discounts
• Discounted breakdown cover and many more.
• We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
• We are flexible with working hours and will discuss this openly if you are invited to interview.

How to apply

To apply, submit a CV and cover letter our Jobs email (available in the candidate pack). Your application should demonstrate your suitability against the criteria in the person specification and job description. 

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 7 September 2026.

First interviews are expected online on w/c 14 September 2026, with final panel interviews at our Bristol office on w/c 21 September September 2026. The earliest start date is early October 2026.

This role requires a basic DBS check. If invited to interview, we will ask for evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

The Head of Public Fundraising is a new role at Coeliac UK leading the charity’s public fundraising function. The role focusses on driving sustainable growth across individual giving, community fundraising, events, lottery, raffle, digital fundraising and merchandise. This role is responsible for delivering Coeliac UK’s 5-year fundraising strategy to maximise return-on-investment, grow long term supporter value, and contribute to the charity’s mission. 

The Head of Public Fundraising will embed and deliver comprehensive fundraising strategies, growing Coeliac UK’s supporter base and income, building up new and under-developed income streams and communicating effectively with their audiences to expand their reach, and encourage financial and non-financial support to deliver the organisations mission.

Who are we looking for?

Key to the success of this role is a strong understanding of individual giving fundraising. This role blends the strategic oversight and leadership of a Head of role across multiple income streams, with the hands-on expertise of an IG fundraiser. Experience across other income streams and areas of fundraising delivery would be a huge benefit as the role leads community fundraising and events, will take on digital fundraising - currently led by the Chief Engagement Officer, as well as manage the data and supporter care functions, but experience in individual giving is essential as Coeliac UK has defined that as an area of priority income. To progress to a screening call with THINK Recruitment, your CV must demonstrate evidence of delivering individual giving income in a UK charity environment. 

The successful candidate for this role will be someone who has already operated at a senior level within a charity such as at Senior Manager level, or Head of in a specific income stream.

Hybrid working

The role has a hybrid expectation of a minimum of a day a week in the High Wycombe office (HP11 2QW) to build relationships and provide support to the fundraising team, and there will be flexibility required for other in person meetings and events. However, Coeliac UK are keen to secure the very best candidate, if the hybrid expectation presents challenge for you but you otherwise meet the requirements of the role, please do get in touch with THINK to discuss. 

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.  You will be provided with information on how to complete your full application on the call. 

If you need assistance with downloading the pack or any reasonable adjustments to ensure you can engage with the selection process, please contact THINK Recruitment and our team will support you.

Closing date for expressions of interest: Midday Friday 21st August

Closing date for full applications: Midnight Sunday 23rd August

Closing Date: 31st August 2026

Interview Date: 1st over Teams week commencing 14th September, 2nd Face to Face Week commencing 21st September

Corporate Band E

Salary : £38,413 rising to £39,908  in year two, subject to achieving objectives

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours

Fixed Term: 2 years until 31st December 2028, covering a secondment

Hybrid working with multi-site working from home and across both sites, Selly Park and Erdington

 About the role

 We are recruiting a Fundraising Marketing Manager to support income growth through the delivery of Birmingham Hospice's income generation communications and marketing activity.

 This is a two-year, fixed-term post covering a secondment – a genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact for a charity with ambitious plans for the future.

 Working closely with income generation colleagues, you'll bring together fundraising, media, marketing, digital, creative and campaigns activity to maximise income, supporter acquisition and retention.

 You'll be confident leading projects and working collaboratively across teams to deliver impactful campaigns through social media, email and paid media, bringing creativity, innovation and new ideas to help secure and grow all forms of voluntary income and raise the profile of Birmingham Hospice.

 What you’ll bring

•  A background in a fundraising and/or communications environment
• A proven track record creating multimedia communications campaigns, including social media, email and paid digital advertising (e.g. Meta, Google, TikTok ads)
• Experience of developing and managing digital channels, including websites and a variety of social media platforms
• Some experience of line managing, mentoring or developing team members
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex workload and prioritise effectively
• Creative thinking skills with the ability to spot opportunities for innovation and growth

 What we offer

•  Join a supportive, creative and collaborative team where your ideas are valued
• A varied and interesting role leading fundraising marketing, digital and campaigns activity
• Autonomy to try new things and bring innovation to your work
• Work that makes a genuine difference for people living with terminal illness and their families
• Recognition of prior NHS or hospice service (including pension and annual leave entitlements)
• Generous annual leave, wellbeing programmes and access to employee benefit platforms such as Stream and Engage