Team: Estates and Construction
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri. Flexible working and job share options available
Salary: Up to £35,065.63 per year
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 Estates and Construction Coordinator:
- Primary contact for Cats Protection premises, managing property repair and maintenance requests to support the Principal Surveyor’s estate portfolio
-Proactive solutions and coordination of repairs with stakeholders, liaison with contractors, arranging appointments, ensuring health and safety compliance, within procurement guidelines- Provide cohesive administrative support for senior team members, for projects, meeting and communication coordination, and to provide synergy across the Estates and Construction team
- Act as deputy for the Contracts and Database Manager, as required, working flexibly with Estates Assistants to provide good UK wide service coverage
- Define, document and implement clear and consistent processes and create accurate records for asset registers, in filing systems and databases such as Terrier and SharePoint
- Prepare and enhance reports to support the Principal Surveyor and Contracts and Database Manager to administer contracts and service delivery to meet team objectives
- Raising Purchase Orders and processing invoices
About the Estates and Construction team:
- We ensure that Cats Protection is able to sustain its cat welfare operations and retail activities by providing Estate Management and Construction services delivering acquisition, repair, maintenance, re-development and disposal services for an estate portfolio of circa 196 properties including 34 Cat Centres, 88 Shops and other Cats Protection premises across the UK. Together with the Safety, Health and Environment Team and Facilities we ensure regulatory/legal compliance of properties.
- The Estates and Construction Team consists of approximately 15 personnel, 5 of whom form immediate colleague relationships.
What we’re looking for in our Estates and Construction Coordinator:
- Administrative experience working within an estate management or construction setting
- Previous experience of supporting senior team members such as Heads of or Directors, on development initiatives and projects
- Supervisory experience of team members
- Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Confident creating spreadsheets, action plans and drafting documents
- Highly professional customer service experience
- Confident communicator, strong prioritisation and organisation skills, able to work on initiative
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, Word and Outlook
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
Application closing date: 20th November 2025
Virtual interview date: w/c 8th December 2025
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
2. video screening
3. virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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CPAG is seeking an AI Coordinator for a two-year fixed term to support our work in the responsible use of AI. In this role, you will lead on planning, delivering, and monitoring AI projects in collaboration with our partner organisations. This work involves the ongoing protection of CPAG's intellectual property and reputation as a sector leader. You’ll carry out regular evaluation of each project and regularly update stakeholders with performance metrics, user feedback, and impact assessments.
This new role also involves developing training materials and delivering sessions to upskill CPAG staff in AI technologies, with tailored materials for the needs of different teams. You will ‘own’ and maintain the relevant internal policy documents and processes for AI use and will oversee the use and optimisation of AI tools across the organisation. Alongside colleagues, you’ll manage risk and compliance (including legal and ethical standards) to ensure responsible AI adoption that is fully compatible with CPAG’s mission. You’ll monitor developments in AI, assessing new products for risk and opportunity, and share lessons learned across the charity.
We’re looking for someone with strong project coordination skills, experience of managing multiple stakeholders, and a keen interest in and experience of AI and emerging technologies.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape CPAG’s AI work, helping the organisation innovate and support the sector responsibly while building practical AI capability across teams.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply, download the AI Coordinator job pack.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us.
Closing date for applications: Monday 1st December 2025 (midnight)
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 10 December 2025
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
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Superstore Manager
Foss Island Retail Park, York, North Yorkshire
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Superstore Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
The role of Superstore Manager involves managing the day-to-day operation of the charity’s first superstore including managing a team of 18 employees consisting of the Deputy Superstore Manager, Department Team Leaders, Superstore Assistants and a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures.
You will lead by example and ensure that employees, volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will be responsible for:
Driving Success in Our Charity Superstore
- Leading on visual merchandising and display to create a welcoming and inspiring shopping experience that reflects our brand and values.
- Ensuring efficient stock management and generation, so our shop floor is full of high-quality, desirable items that attract customers.
- Maintaining impeccable shop standards and ensuring the store layout supports both customer engagement and operational efficiency.
- Managing and being accountable for implementing and complying with agreed shop operating policy and standards including Health and Safety and Trading Standards.
- Building relationships and working closely with wider functions across the charity such as Facilities, Marketing, Volunteer, and social media teams to ensure the plans are fulfilled and executed.
Efficient Stock Management
- Oversee effective stockroom systems to ensure smooth processing and redistribution of donations, including identifying high-value or surplus stock for resale through online marketplaces or other Yorkshire Cancer Research stores.
- Conduct regular stocktakes to maintain accountability and efficiency.
Inspiring and developing a passionate team
- Recruiting, developing, and retaining talent, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Conducting regular performance development reviews for paid employees, implementing and supporting personal development and growth.
- Providing necessary training and resources, ensuring the shop is always adequately resourced and prepared to operate seamlessly, even in your absence.
- Having line manager responsibility for the shop management team, working together to ensure there is management and team cover and sufficient volunteers to operate all trading hours.
- Implementing appropriate training and support for all volunteers to ensure they adhere to all guidelines and legislation including Health and Safety and GDPR.
- Ensuring that all charity policies, shop standards and operating procedures are communicated effectively to all volunteers and are maintained and followed consistently.
Delivering financial excellence
- Data-driven decision-making, using shop performance insights to inform strategies that maximise income and profitability.
- Accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
- All shop administration including cash handling and banking functions, ensuring the team work to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to charity policy and procedures.
- Reviewing weekly sales figures and from these identifying ways to maintain and maximise income, ensuring information is accessible to volunteers so they are kept up to date.
- Working with the Head of Retail and Finance team to set challenging sales budgets and stretch targets that are achievable or exceedable, and drive and motivate your team to achieve and exceed them.
Championing exceptional customer and supporter service
- You’ll create an environment where every supporter and customer feel valued, ensuring:
- Outstanding service across all touchpoints, from the shop floor to the till point, including seamless and secure payment processes.
- Any complaints are managed effectively and efficiently, escalating to Head Office where they cannot be resolved at a local level.
Building Connections and Driving Engagement
- You’ll act as a proactive ambassador for Yorkshire Cancer Research, generating support and income through:
- Engaging with the local community and businesses to secure donations, build partnerships, and promote the charity.
- Maximising the use of community spaces in-store, hosting events that align with our mission while driving additional income and fostering engagement.
Ensuring Compliance and Best Practices
- You’ll uphold the highest standards of compliance, ensuring adherence to Yorkshire Cancer Research policies in:
- Health and safety, safeguarding, and security.
- Administrative procedures and People management policies.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- To be educated to A Level or equivalent or have experience in a similar role at a similar level.
· To have experience of managing a large and diverse team of people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
· To have previous retail experience in the charity sector.
· To have previous experience with a high-volume Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) retailer is desirable.
· Experience of meeting and exceeding targets within a retail environment.
· Experience of opening a new shop is desirable.
· Experience in managing high-volume retail environments.
- Strong organisational and managerial skills with success in previous roles leading teams.
· A commercial mindset with proven profit and loss management.
· To be creative and forward thinking.
· To be to handle challenging situations with confidence and professionalism, finding solutions and maintaining composure under pressure.
· Confidence with technology, being able to adapt to new systems and processes to support the smooth running of Superstore operations.
· A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
o A check on your employment history by seeking two references
o A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
o A check on your highest educational achievement(s)
o A check on your professional qualification(s)
o A DBS check at an enhanced level with the children’s barred list due to the requirement to supervise and train volunteers under the age of 18 years.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 18 November 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please the People Team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.