Closing date: 27 October 2020 at 11.30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Manager in our Bristol Promenade shop. You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers.

You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave (pro rata), enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don't have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Shop Manager

37 hours per week, [over 7 days, to include Sundays - 5 days work out of 7]

£19,743 per annum

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Permanent

Location: Ashby De-La- Zouch

Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Have you got Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge in 2019?

We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in the Ashby shop, you will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

As a Shop Manager you will manage an Assistant Shop Manager along with a team of diverse Volunteers, you will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this is the place for you.

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.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Vacancy closes midnight on:

Interviews will be held on:

Assistant Shop Manager

Permanent

Part time 21 hours per week over 7 days to include Sundays

£18,192 pro rata/with annual progression up to £18,755 pro rata

Location - Mill Rd Shop

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Mill Rd shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.

We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instil an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.

It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!

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.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please be advised that due to the volume of candidates likely to be received for this post, we may close at an earlier date.

Vacancy is due to close on 23:59pm 6th November 2020The Children's Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.

Help us create a thriving network of rural community businesses across the UK.

Role: Communications Manager
Starting salary: c£30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (35 hpw)
Location: Woodstock, Oxfordshire

The Plunkett Foundation is a national organisation and has been the leading expert in rural community business for over 100 years. Community businesses are enterprises that are owned and run democratically by members of the community and others, on behalf of the community.

The Plunkett Foundation currently works with over 600 community businesses and this number is continually growing. They come in many forms - including shops, pubs, woodlands and anything which lends itself to community ownership. In addition to developing and safeguarding valuable assets and services, community businesses address a range of issues including isolation, loneliness, wellbeing, work and training.

We are pleased to announce the vacancy of Communications Manager. This is a full-time role at Plunkett Foundation and responsible for leading the delivery of our communications strategy, public relations work, media management, website, digital communications, coordination and delivery of strategic campaigns and their associated communications and relationship management with partners, funders and stakeholders. It will be responsible for providing communications and promotion support across the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Engagement, the applicant should be an enthusiastic self-starter, with proven experience in high level PR and communications work and a track record of building networks to generate national media coverage, with an interest and understanding of the issues facing rural communities today. Taking in to account the current Covid-19 pandemic, Plunkett’s Communication Manager will play an important role in placing community businesses at the heart of a rural economic recovery. This role will support our vision for rural communities, which will ultimately support even more community businesses to open across the UK.

If you are interested in joining Plunkett Foundation, at a time when more and more local services and businesses are coming into community ownership then we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: Monday 9 November 2020, 9am
Interviews: w/c 16 November 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our HR Partner's website where you can download the full job description and submit your application for this position.

The Plunkett Foundation are committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

Registered Charity: 313743

No agencies please.

The Prince’s Trust have an ambition to support 10,000 young people into careers in health and social care over the next 3 years. Our Mentoring Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering an effective and efficient programme of mentoring support to young people looking for work in the health sector. You will ensure the Prince’s Trust has a pool of highly skilled Mentors who will provide excellent guidance and support to young people on their journey into work.

You will work with Teams and Partners across England to recruit and train skilled Mentors. We would love to hear from candidates who have experience recruiting and managing volunteers as well as delivering high quality training programmes.

The role is flexible in where it is based, however we are looking for candidates based in England. Due to the current covid-19 pandemic the role will be working from home, therefore there may be digital delivery of training involved.

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

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

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

Perks for working at The Trust:

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

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

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

Girlguiding is currently recruiting a Centre Manager based at Blackland Farm Activity Centre in the beautiful Sussex countryside.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic leadership team of Girlguiding’s national activity centres during a new phase of strategic development. You will work collaboratively with other national Centre Managers, the Strategic Operations Manager, and our Programme & Events Manager to develop, implement and review a long-term strategy for business growth and stability, in line with our strategic objectives.

As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the recruitment, training, and development of a diverse staff team, leading them to deliver an exceptional guest experience. In addition, you will oversee adherence to health & safety management systems, and the upkeep of estate grounds, facilities, and maintenance. Furthermore, you will manage the delivery of daily operations at the centre, including outdoor activity and camping provision, event delivery, self-catering hire, and an onsite shop, all with associated budgets.

We are looking for a dedicated professional from the outdoor activity sector, with excellent communication skills that support positive engagement with our stakeholders. You will possess an enthusiasm for outdoor adventure experiences and for motivating and influencing staff. You will also have experience of business, facility, and financial management. Additionally, it will be essential for you to demonstrate an ability to engage with a variety of guest and volunteer, and to show your commitment to our organisational ethos and values.

Due to the nature of the role, evening, overnight and weekend work will be required.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

Programme Manager

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Fixed term for 2 year initial contract

This is an excellent opportunity to join The Poppy Factory at an exciting period of expansion in its activities supporting veterans as we look to work collaboratively with the NHS and other partners. The Poppy Factory Employability Service has supported over a thousand veterans back into work who have some form of mental or physical health challenge in relation to employment.  We are ambitious about supporting many more veterans into meaningful and sustainable work as we look to expand our service with a number of pilot programmes.

This role will lead on the management of The Poppy Factory pilot programmes across England and Wales, and the establishment of a dedicated programmatic hub to ensure strong governance and implementation. Working collaboratively with the Director of Operations and the Employability Managerial team, you will draw on evidence and best practice in the design, development and implementation of The Poppy Factory programmes. 

Are you:

• Experienced in programme and project management?

• A strategic thinker, eager to build on the foundations we've put in place to design and implement a programmatic hub? 
• A creative problem-solver who asks questions to learn more about a situation and is thoughtful and tenacious in working with others to find a range of possible solutions?

The successful candidate for this role will have a sound track record of conducting monitoring and evaluation of service delivery programmes.

This role is based at our head office in Richmond, however we can be flexible to combine office- and home-working arrangements (currently all roles are home-based).

The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer.  We provide competitive terms and conditions of employment including:

• A generous Company Pension scheme
• Company-paid life assurance
• Funding available for permanent employees to study for the Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance & Development 

For the full job description and more information about the role please download the Candidate Pack. 

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You may address your covering letter to Abigail Boyle, Director of Operations. 

The post is anticipated to close at midnight on 5 November 2020, with interviews expected to take place on 12 & 13 November. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage candidates to apply promptly. 

Corporate Partnership Manager

We are looking for a proactive Corporate Partnership Manager to join our client’s expanding Corporate Partnerships team.

Our client is the largest wildlife conservation organisation in Europe with over one million members. They speak out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment.

Position: Corporate Partnership Manager

Location:. In normal circumstances, this role will be based primarily at the HQ in Sandy Bedfordshire, regular travel across the UK to visit partners and attend events will be required. Full time remote working currently in place.

Salary: £26,212 to £29,320 per annum

Hours: Full time, permanent

Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.

Closing date: 6 November 2020

Interviews: W/C 16 November 2020

About the role:

As Corporate Partnerships Manager you will play a vital role in raising awareness of the crisis that nature is facing and to make a significant impact to restore habitats, save species from extinction and provide opportunities for people of all ages to connect more closely to nature, protecting it for the future.

You will be responsible for driving significant income growth from corporate partnerships by delivering the charity’s partnership offer to brands and businesses to reach challenging but achievable targets.

New business is a key focus of this role alongside subsequent account management and facilitation of the partnerships that you develop.

About you:

The post-holder will be someone who thrives on creativity, ambiguity and proactive cultivation and who can draw upon their track record of winning significant partnerships and successfully stewarding accounts.

Confident engaging cold contacts via phone, email and in-person to develop corporate relationships, you will focus on driving corporate income growth and positioning the charity as top of mind for brands keen to support nature's recovery through their work.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ new business and account management experience ideally gained in corporate partnerships or a relevant business development role, as well as a proven track record of cultivating, securing and account managing partnerships with a value of £100k+.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Partnerships Development Manager, Major Donor Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships Fundraising, Fundraising Development Manager, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships Fundraising Manager etc.

Safe Steps is seeking Fundraising Manager to be responsible for increasing income for the charity that provides services to survivors of domestic abuse in Southend and the wider Essex Area.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with at least three years’ experience in working with charitable trusts and foundations.

A highly motivated, self-starter with attention to detail and excellent monitoring and evaluation skills, is sought for this role. Experience of income generation in the domestic abuse sector or similar is desirable, as is a commitment to working in a non-discriminatory environment that celebrates diversity.

This post is currently being delivered via remote working with occasional days spent in our Westcliff-on-Sea office.  A review of the permanent location of this post will be conducted post COVID and is likely to involve a blended working environment.

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Salary: Further information upon request, but subject to qualifications / accreditations achieved and relevant experience- from £30,000 up to £31,000 (pro rata)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Annual leave:   Commencing at 25 days per annum (pro rata)

Pension: Stakeholder Pension – NEST Scheme

Closing date: Midday on Monday 9th November 2020 – interviews to be held on 16th November 2020

Do you have strong charity retail management experience and excellent people skills? Want a rewarding role at the heart of our social enterprise operations? 

We’re looking for a highly motivated individual to be our new Retail Manager.

Unlike many homelessness charities, we don’t just offer a bed for the night. Instead we offer a home for as long as someone needs it, as well as meaningful work in our social enterprise. This combination of a stable home and having something to do every day helps to restore lost self-esteem and gives people the time and space to be able to deal with any problems they may have experienced in the past. 

We are seeking a commercially driven retail expert with an extensive background in strategic charity retail to lead our social enterprise operations.  Able to maximise the sales of donated goods to increase sales revenue through the effective management of people and resources, and to improve efficiency and consistency across all stores. 

The successful candidate will have a passion for charity retail with excellent visual merchandising skills, experience of meeting and exceeding sales targets and opening successful new retail outlets. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly-motivated individual, who has a ‘can-do’ attitude.

RETAIL MANAGER

Overall purpose of the job

• To manage the charity’s retail functions which include high street stores and online sales.  Identify and act on opportunities to open new shops and increase the online presence.
• To increase the sales revenue received from donated items by improving systems and efficiency and to introduce consistency of processes across all stores.
• To improve and enhance customer experiences across all retail operations by improving visual merchandising, increasing brand awareness, and developing creative displays within the stores.
• To inspire, train and develop Companions, staff and volunteers to achieve continued retail success, ensuring the team is delivering a consistently high standard of customer service.

Main duties and responsibilities

Shops

• Oversee all retail outlets to ensure they are taking advantage of their individual trading opportunities.
• Work with shop staff and Companions to create eye-catching visual merchandising displays, ensuring stock is rotated within each store and also across the wider retail outlets.
• Manage and develop the back-of-house/sorting areas to ensure that incoming and outgoing items are processed safely and securely.
• Implement a new EPOS system and ensure it is being used correctly; identifying and undertaking any training issues.
• Oversee the cash-up procedures and ensure all takings are returned to head office for processing and banking.
• Ensure that high levels of customer service are maintained across all areas of the retail social enterprise.
• Correctly process all retail administrative paperwork and reporting requirements.
• Ensure all retail outlets are kept clean, safe and organised.
• Act as a key holder for all stores and undertake Shop Manager duties as and when needed.

Donations

• Ensure that a consistently high level of donated items are received across all areas of the retail social enterprise.
• Encourage the public to donate goods through local shop promotions and the use of social media.
• Work with the Logistics Co-ordinator and van crews to identify and inform of the types of stock items needed for each store, and to ensure the timely distribution of these items.
• Ensure that all stock is clearly tagged and priced.  Introduce a system of pricing reductions for old stock and be creative in introducing ways to reduce the amount of items going to landfill.
• Train Companions and retail staff on how to recognise quality brands and items.
• Oversee the internal and external storage areas, ensuring they are kept organised, safe, and arrangements are made for recycling unsaleable items.
• Actively help to identify and source higher value and unusual items to raise funds via the e-commerce operations.

Gift aid

• Actively promote the retail gift aid scheme.
• Ensure that all gift aided items are correctly identified and processed through the EPOS system.
• Work with other departments to assist with reporting and stock checking for all gift aid claims.

People

• Line Manage the Online Sales Manager and any retail shop staff.
• Ensure Companions are given thorough training within the retail roles, and ongoing support and guidance is provided.
• Take the lead on recruiting, inducting, training, and management of retail volunteers.  Act on all opportunities to promote volunteering and work with outside organisations to fill vacant volunteering roles. 
• Ensure that all retail staff, Companions and volunteers understand and observe all of Emmaus Greenwich’s policies and procedures.
• Undertake regular appraisals and 1-2-1 meetings; ensuring high levels of communication are maintained and all Companions, retail staff and volunteers have opportunities to make suggestions, give feedback and feel listened to.
• Assist with arranging the rota to ensure adequate Companion and staff cover across all areas of the retail social enterprise.
• Develop great team working environments and motivate Companions, staff and volunteers to ensure they contribute to the success of the retail operations.

Senior Management Team

• Work as part of the SMT to contribute to the strategy of the organisation and deliver the charity’s objectives.
• Prepare effective business plans to support new business opportunities.  Attend internal and external meetings and provide regular reports to the CEO and Trustees on matters relating to retail operations.
• Manage resources efficiently.  Ensure a strategic and holistic approach is taken and priorities are actioned.
• Help to increase awareness of Emmaus Greenwich and its retail operations, and act as an ambassador for the charity at external events. 
• Ensure that all financial, operational and personnel systems and processes are followed.
• To manage and report on monthly financials in order that budget is achieved and if there is any deviances, remedial action can swiftly be taken.
• Work with other staff members to ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are implemented and adhered to.
• Ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) across all retail operations.
• Assist with other projects as necessary.

Other Duties

• To be flexible and willing to carry out any reasonable duties needed to assist the community and business operations, including holiday/sickness cover and on-call duties, participation in team meetings, 1:1’s and appraisals.
• Support the learning and skills development of Companions.
• Perform any other tasks or duties deemed necessary by the CEO to contribute to the growing needs of the charity.

General

Emmaus works with vulnerable people. Staff and volunteers must observe the proper demarcation and professional boundaries while performing their role.

The post holder must always act in a way which will maintain the good reputation of Emmaus Greenwich; upholding the policies and procedures of Emmaus. They must strive to preserve good working relationships with Staff, Volunteers, Companions, and the Trustees, keeping the appropriate key personnel well informed of significant matters relating to the Community

We expect you to carry out your job responsibilities in an environmentally aware manner. Our aim is to ensure all resources are utilised effectively and efficiently. You will be expected to apply sound ‘value for money’ principles in undertaking purchasing or supply of goods and services.

In Emmaus, volunteers are an important resource and make a vital contribution to Emmaus’s aim to take action to help disadvantaged people. You will be expected to encourage, develop and support volunteer involvement in our work.

• Salary of £30,000 per annum
• Working Hours – 40 per week 
• Annual Leave – 25 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension – Stakeholder pension
• Training & Development – Individually tailored induction, training and development 
• Employee Assistance – a 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Charitable Trust (LNAACT) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. We are currently undergoing a period of significant growth and development and are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Retail Team based in Mansfield Woodhouse, in Nottinghamshire.

We are on an exciting journey and this new post will be key in leading a small team of staff and a large team of volunteers. To be successful, the store requires a manager who appreciates systems, processes to grow production and turnover and understands the value of donated items. We are looking for someone who can bring innovation to LNAACT’s retail outlet to develop a unique experience for our customers.

Successful candidates will be driven, enthusiastic and experienced in Retail Management and able to embrace our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Innovation and Compassion. 

You will demonstrate great people skills and have an ability to build high performance teams, with some logistics and risk management experience either gained in a warehouse or large retail setting.

If you are good with numbers, Key Performance Indicators and targets alongside a drive for retail excellence then this could be for you!

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits with an opportunity for development and growth.

To apply please send a covering letter and your current CV.  Successful candidates will be notified of the full process prior to being called forward to the selection day.

Closing Date: 3rd November 2020

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback at the shortlisting stage. If you have not heard back from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Position: Stories Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London (Currently home-based)
Salary: £33,885 - £39,276 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 1
Department: Digital and Content

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The successful candidate will:

• Develop our community content across our digital channels, bringing the voices of our community to life across our website.
• Commission colleagues and, when appropriate, external writers or members of the wider MS Community (people with and affected by MS, healthcare workers, policy professionals, benefits experts etc) to create content for our digital platform that directly reflects the interests and needs of our audience.
• Bring together a community of people from outside of the organisation to help plan, write and shape our content.
• Develop stories and case studies of people living with and affected by MS to be used and repurposed across our website and across all other content collateral, including appeals, proposals, campaigns and marketing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 26th October 2020

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We would be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.

Deputy Manager

Are you a Deputy Manager who understands the challenges young people face in day to day life? Do you have previous supervisory experience? Do you like the idea of working for a business who offer therapeutic and non-restraint support to young people?

Our client is excited to announce the opening of our new Residential Service based in Heaton, Bolton. This 5-bed service will be opening in February 2021 and will be supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of young people and young adults with complex mental health difficulties in a least restrictive way. The aim of the service will be to support the young people engage in the community, education, and vocational activities with the aim of promoting independence.

They have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to join their friendly and professional team where you will support the Residential Manager with the management of the home and supervise the team to achieve the most effective outcomes for their young people.

You will be based within their Residential Home based in Bolton working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates and occasional sleep ins & nights when required so flexibility is required.

“Please note: This vacancy will commence in February 2021”

Company Benefits:

- Competitive salary (£22,491 - £26,003, dependant on experience)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Enhanced company pension
- Enhanced sick pay
- Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Excellent Learning and Development (Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management)
- Refer a Friend Scheme (£500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

As a Deputy Manager you will:

- Work as a team in our residential home to support 4/5 young people in our care.
- Help plan rotas for the staff team and conduct monthly supervisions.
- Support the team with their learning and development ensuring all the relevant training and inductions are completed.
- Assist the Residential Manager in managing safeguarding and health and safety matters.
- Work alongside and be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure we achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people.

As a Deputy Manager you will have:

- Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Previous experience working with young people with mental health needs
- A minimum of 12 months supervisory experience
- An understanding of CQC and/or Ofsted requirements
- Hold a Level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent
- Flexibility to work a 7-day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside occasional sleep ins for which an additional payment is made.
- A compassionate personality, remaining calm, resilient, and understanding of the issues & challenges our young people face.

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Monday 16th November.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams as a video interview.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Our mission is simple, to get refugees cycling! We are a community of refugees, mechanics, staff and volunteers. We collect donations of second-hand bikes, fix them together at our workshop, and then donate them to asylum seeking refugees. A proportion of the bikes that we receive are sold through our online shop to generate funds, the proceeds of which support The Bike Project, and ensure our long-term sustainability.

There are approximately 13,500 asylum seekers that flee to London each year and almost 27,500 bikes are abandoned in the same period. Our mission is to match the two.

The Bike Project is going through a significant period of growth, turning over £1.5 million in 2020. We are expanding the delivery of bike donations, Pedal Power and Bike Buddies whilst developing our retail arm, The Bike Shop. We are looking for a London Operations Manager on a thirteen month contract, starting January 2021 at the latest, to cover maternity leave. 

The purpose of this role is to manage service delivery for The Bike Project in London, working towards our charitable aim of getting refugees cycling. You will work closely with other business functions to achieve targets around bike collections and donations as well as supporting the operations and logistics of shop sites. You will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of service delivery as well as the management of one line report. You will be expected to maintain a good working knowledge of The Bike Project’s programmes, products and policies and maintain good relationships with a variety of external stakeholders.

Please download the attached job pack for more information about the role and the benefits we offer.