Retail Area Manager

Employed By: Valley CiDS Ltd

Location: Derbyshire (Mainly focussed in High Peak & surrounding areas)

Hours: 37.5 Mon – Sun, working 5 days/wk. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Base: Field-Based with Admin base in Matlock

Responsible to: Head of Retail Sales and Marketing

Salary: £24,500 - £27,500

Closing Date: -  Sunday November 3rd, 2019

Interviews to be held: - Friday November 15th, 2019 (Provisional Date)

About Us

Are you passionate about the preloved sector and would like to make a difference to a portfolio of your very own charity shops? Valley CiDS is a children and young people’s charity based over Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. As a local charity, we are dedicated to raising money through our growing retail portfolio to support the community investing in the next generation.

Our Christian values of hope, compassion, belonging and inclusion embody our overall vision for the future and what we aspire to in all aspects of our work.

As a Retail Area Manager you will be able to make a real difference to the local community through the creativity, innovation and commercial awareness that you will implement across your portfolio of shops.

About You

Working as part of a dedicated retail team, you will be an ambitious senior manager able to lead and develop our existing staff and volunteers across the High Peak and surrounding areas to help maximise area sales and profit in up to 20 of our shops.

Reporting to our Head of Retail Sales & Marketing, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proven success in achieving and exceeding sales and profit targets within retail management as well as strong leadership and development skills to enable you to motivate, advise and encourage a diverse team of staff and volunteers.

You will be able to identify and develop new and improved strategies to ensure the very highest of standards in all of our shops in line with company polices. The Retail Area Manager will also be an advocate for our charity, promoting and enhancing the work we do in every aspect of day to day duties.

The desired candidate will have outstanding people management skills, the ability to identify and source stock, profiled to the different areas that our shops are situated in, to help improve our retail offering. Strong business acumen is essential along with the ability to analyse financial data, managing income and expenditure targets.

This exciting role requires a dynamic and motivated candidate who is eager for a challenge and is passionate about a more sustainable future.

Please apply by submitting a current CV and covering letter, which includes a suitability statement that makes clear reference to the Job Description & Person Specification. For full details on how to apply please review the additional documents. 

What the job involves

We have an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated senior finance professional to lead our Financial Accounting & Governance team on an interim basis. You will lead the annual statutory year end requirements and oversee financial transaction processing and reconciliations within the charity, ensuring that robust controls are in operation and workloads are managed effectively.

You will oversee banking relationships, review VAT and Gift Aid returns and oversee/authorise monthly payroll. You will work collaboratively across directorates providing timely and proactive advice to the charity.

What we want from you

An ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant, you will have direct experience of year end statutory accounts preparation, as well as leading the year end external audit and managing this relationship. You will also be experienced in reviewing and enhancing robust controls in financial accounting processes. You will be an excellent communicator, confident in managing internal and external relationships and influencing positive change across the organisation.

You will be an experienced team manager focused on developing your team and encouraging them to achieve their best.

Why work for us?

We have a simple ambition – to stop men dying from prostate cancer

We’re investing millions to find better treatments and tests that could save thousands of lives.
We work with the NHS to make sure men get access to breakthrough tests and treatments.
We spread the word about who is at risk of prostate cancer, especially to those at higher risk.
We support people dealing with prostate cancer and provide health information. Be part of a team that will put an end to prostate cancer being a killer.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, life insurance and a season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

A humanitarian charity based in Central London are looking for a Supporter Care Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for gift aid and pledge form data entry, transactions, recording and documenting gifts, pledges and campaigns as part of the Fundraising department's Supporter Care team. Under the direction of the Supporter Care Manager, the candidate works on Gift Aid declarations and documentation, batching, filing and banking; works on entering pledges, pledge payments, one-off and recurring donations. Deals with supporter queries. Reconciles bank balances and monthly activity. Prepares reports and spreadsheets related to campaigns and appeals. Assists with general volume of processing work and transactions in support of the supporter care team.Please note this is a one year FTC.

Person specification
Experience of office work of a financial or transactional nature
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to write; math accuracy; good customer service instincts
Strong work ethic and personal flexibility in order to get the job done/deadlines met

We are recruiting for a Fundraising Administrator with brilliant organisational skills to support the growing fundraising team in the effective and efficient delivery of its fundraising initiatives and activities.  You will provide administrative support across the key areas of events and community fundraising, corporate fundraising, Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors and individual giving as well as charity wide financial administration.

As a small charity there is great opportunity for growth within your role and opportunities to get involved in other areas of fundraising.

Some administration experience is desirable.  You must be enthusiastic, flexible and a team player.

For further details please view the job description.  To apply, please submit a CV with a covering letter outlining how you feel your skills and experience are suited to this role.  Applications will not be considered without a covering letter.

About Us

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) is the only organisation in the UK solely dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s. We work with funders and institutional partners around the world to initiate and fund fundamental research and ground-breaking clinical trials.

Parkinson’s is a debilitating neurological condition affecting over 145,000 people in the UK and 10 million people worldwide. It is characterised by tremors, rigidity, slowness of movement and many other symptoms.  There is no cure.  The treatment of Parkinson’s has not changed significantly in over 50 years - i.e. the treatment of symptoms only - and some of the side effects of existing symptomatic treatments are as troubling as the condition itself.

CPT believes that a cure is within reach.  Numerous recent scientific advances in the field lead us to the view that it is funding, not science, which is holding up effective treatments that slow, stop or reverse the condition.  Our ground-breaking Linked Clinical Trials (LCT) program is a high-profile example (re-purposing - against Parkinson’s - existing treatments used for other conditions, based on sound biochemical evidence): many trials are underway, but there are many more to fund.

Are you looking for a part-time job, would you like to join our team? All We Can is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled administrator to join our small, friendly team. We are looking for someone who is proactive, energetic, motivated and shares our commitment to helping people living in some of the world’s poorest communities by ending the suffering caused by inequity and injustice. .

The ideal candidate will be a good team player with an eye for details and good communication skills. Primarily supporting the team with processing donations and thanking supporters in a timely and friendly manner, this role is vital to ensuring excellent customer service for All We Can’s supporters. Could this be the opportunity for you?

Have a look at the job description and see if this is the job you have been looking for.  If it is, we would love to hear from you.  Please complete the application form and return it to us by 12:00 6th November.

Salary: £23-25k according to experience per annum (pro-rata) 

Term of appointment: Permanent, Part-time (17.5 hours per week)

N.B.: You must have the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

About All We Can:

All We Can is an international development and emergency relief organisation. It helps find solutions to poverty by engaging with local people and organisations in some of the world’s poorest communities to end the suffering caused by inequality and injustice.

All We Can is the Methodist development and relief agency and an integral part of the Methodist Church in Britain’s response to international development and relief with its vision, priorities and values grounded in Christian principles.

Application Instructions:

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, so early submissions are encouraged.

Applications are welcome until the deadline of 12:00 6th November.

Interviews will be held on the 19th November.

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and interviews of strong candidates may be conducted before the advertised date. Early applications are strongly recommended.

Note: We do not accept CV’s or other documentation, the All We Can application form must be completed for you to be considered for the job. The appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check, please see application form for full details. We do not wish to be contacted by recruitment agencies.

Job Description

Location: Methodist Church House, 25 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5JR

Purpose: To provide excellent supporter services, including donations processing, to All We Can supporters and volunteers, and administration support for All We Can’s Fundraising and Marketing Team

Responsible to: Direct Marketing and Supporter Care Manager

Relationships:

Internal:

1) All We Can staff

2) All We Can trustees

3) Office volunteers

External:

1) Supporters, donors and enquirers:

• Individuals, including church ministers and volunteer co-ordinators and speakers
• Representatives of Churches, Circuits and Districts
• Funding bodies (both private and public)
• Representatives of overseas or UK partner organisations
• Main tasks and responsibilities

1. To process donations and record income

a) Ensure that details of all donations received are input into the Raiser’s Edge database.

b) Support the Team Administrator with producing batch sheets for financial processing and ensure the daily totals tally.

c) Input information into the database pertaining to supporters, logging responses to adverts and appeals, and ensuring that records are corrected and updated on a regular basis.

d) Administer the processing of Direct Debits including setting up and logging on Raiser’s Edge, reconciling donations across CAF and Raiser’s Edge, trouble shooting, sending out updates and letters, and supporting the Direct Marketing and Supporter Care Manager in monitoring growth and attrition rates for regular giving. 

e) Generate receipt letters and personalised responses relevant to a range of donations from All We Can supporters, and work with Direct Marketing and Supporter Care Manager and the Fundraising and Marketing Team on improving the way donations are acknowledged including drafting ‘special letters’ for larger gifts and for Senior Leadership Team response

f) Liaise with Finance in reconciling donations recorded on the financial system and Raiser’s Edge, as far as is possible including checking bank statements and updating records for third party platforms including Stewardship and Just Giving

g) Support the Fundraising and Marketing Officer in administering Gift Aid declaration forms, including processing Gift Aid envelopes, following up on donations which have not been gift-aided and filing Gift Aid declarations.

h) Respond to resource requests and record despatch on Raiser’s Edge

i) Responsible for ensuring the correct filing for donations and supporting the Direct Marketing and Supporter Care Manager in archiving donations

j) With other members of the Supporter Care team, undertake a range of administrative tasks to support the work of the team. This workload increases significantly when there is a humanitarian aid disaster

2. Supporter Services

a) Process and respond to enquiries, requests, orders and donations from supporters through post, telephone, online, and via email ensuring each supporter receives the appropriate response

b) Keep the supporter database (Raiser’s Edge) up to date with accurate contact and supporter engagement information and maintain database documentation

c) Support the delivery of database improvement projects as required by the Direct Marketing and Supporter Care Manager

d) Maintain the administration of email consents on Raiser’s Edge updating information regarding email unsubscribes

e) Update supporter records to reflect direct mail campaigns received

f) Support the wider Fundraising and Marketing Team during busy periods with answering and responding to supporters’ general enquirers to All We Can, handling incoming post, emails and telephone calls, and assisting with supporter or public visitors to the office

g) Stay up to date with our overseas partnerships, emergency responses, and programmes and other activities in order to provide relevant and up to date information to enquirers

h) Collect and communicate relevant stories, trends and activities from supporters to the wider team where appropriate

3. Other

a) Attend team meetings and other meetings as appropriate and input into developing effective and efficient administrative processes

b) Use Microsoft Office packages and other digital systems to perform the functions of the role effectively and adapt well to future technologies

c) Any other reasonable duty consistent with the responsibilities of the post as requested by your manager, the Direct Marketing and Supporter Care Manager, the Director of Public Engagement, or a member of the All We Can Senior Leadership Team

4. Corporate responsibilities

a) Ensure familiarity with and adhere to All We Can’s policies and procedures and keep informed of all cross departmental activities

b) A commitment to All We Can’s vision, mission and values, and accepting of its identity as an international development, relief and advocacy organisation actively engaged with the Methodist Church

Personal Specification

Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Method of Assessment

Education and training

Good literacy and numeracy skills

A/I/W

Proven abilities

Proficiency in online / database systems

Proven ability of using Raiser’s Edge

A/I

Proven ability in a customer or supporter facing role

A

Experience of working in an administrative or support role

Relevant experience

A/W

Proven ability to work effectively and enthusiastically in a team

Willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities

A/W

Special knowledge and skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

A/W

Good interpersonal skills, including a friendly telephone manner and the ability to build relationships with  donors and supporters

To  be comfortable relating to Christian groups and individuals, as well as other staff

A/I

Proficient in computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Strong leaning to digital processes to improve productivity

A/I

A systematic, organised and planned approach to work and strong attention to detail

A/I/W

Able to work under pressure, plan and manage time effectively and prioritise a range of varied tasks effectively

Proven experience of multi-tasking and work in a fast paced environment.

A/I/W

Special qualities

Commitment to All We Can’s vision, mission and values, and accepting of its identity as a faith based international development, relief and advocacy organisation actively engaged with the Methodist Church

A demonstrable interest in international development and/or the charity sector 

A/I

Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative, while working as part of a small team

A

Reliable, adaptable and flexible

A/I

Sensitive to the complexities of cross-cultural communication

A/I

A willingness to undertake extra training as appropriate

A/I

Method of Assessment:  A – Application Form, I – Interview, W – Written exercise, P – Presentation, G – Group exercise, Q – proof of qualification (certificates or transcripts)

All We Can is the operating name of the Methodist Relief and Development Fund, a charity registered in England and Wales, number 291691

As a successful Fundraising Administration you will be working with a strong team aspiring to maximise income and loyalty, through developing supporter relationships, improving supporter experiences and providing excellent standards of service to join a faith based charity. 12 month fixed contract.

The Charity Is one of the smallest diocese in England and Wales in geographical area, but the largest in terms of Catholic population and priests.

The Role
Be responsible for receiving, opening, organising and auditing for accuracy and completeness, documents related to gifts, pledges, standing orders, direct debits, Gift Aid, and other forms and requests with respect to supporters donations.
Provide excellent levels of customer service by speaking to supporters on the telephone or reading their emails, and resolving their queries.
Manage processing volumes across the team, working closely with the Supporter Care Manager.
Process Gift Aid claims, working with forms and the parishes and schools which submit them, to enable the reclamation of tax and its deposit with the organisation.
Facilitate banking transactions including deposits, orders, managing cancellations and change orders.
Work on special projects with respect to data, supporters, campaigns and other reports of a financial or transactional nature, in support of the performance of the department.

The Candidate
Minimum one year of office work of a financial or transactional nature.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to write; math accuracy; good customer service instincts.
Strong work ethic and personal flexibility in order to get the job done/deadlines met.
Solid organisational and time management skills; works somewhat independently and as a team player.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as PowerPoint.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We are delighted that you are interested in the role of Finance and Operations Manager here at Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF).  We are looking for an outstanding individual to work with me and a newly formed team as we take APF through a significant period of development and growth.  This is a particularly exciting time to join us.

Pulmonary fibrosis refers to a specific group of lung diseases thought to be affecting around 70,000 people in the UK. The nature of these diseases all cause hardening and scarring of the lungs, preventing the transfer of oxygen into the bloodstream. It has a devastating impact on quality of life and is invarably fatal.

The debilitating nature of these diseases means as people become increasingly breathless their need for physical and emotional support becomes greater. Pulmonary fibrosis affects every area of family life.  Yet there is very little dedicated support available to patients and families affected.

Since APF was set up as a charity in 2013.  We have established ourselves as a respected and influential charity.  APF has grown in impact and scale since it was formed.  We have agreed a new Strategic Plan for 2019-2024 which sets out our direction for the coming years.

The Finance and Operations Manager role is an important appointment that is essential to the smooth running of our work. You’ll help us set up our new office in Peterborough, develop our processes and systems so the team is more efficient and ensure we are compliant and effective. It will be a busy and varied role, requiring strong attention to detail and you’ll need to able to work efficiently and effectively. You’ll have the support of an Administrator and work with all teams.

We are a collaborative, hard-working and fun team, with lots of mutual respect and support to reach organisational goals.  In your role you’ll need to demonstrate strong people skills, attention to detail, flexibility and be solution focussed.

If you believe you have the experience, skills and qualities we are looking for, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Please note, CV's only will not be accepted.  Only applications including a supporting statement will be considered for shortlisting. Full information is included in the appointment brief.

Louise Wright

CEO

The role

If you enjoy being part of a team that works to execute exciting campaigns, contribute to the marketing and retention of valued supporters, and ultimately raise money for a great cause – then we’d love to hear from you.

This role is focussed on the effective delivery of our wear it pink campaign, though will have opportunity to help with other Mass Participation Fundraising campaigns. Along with the Mass Participation Fundraising Manager, this role will play a key role in the planning and execution of a campaign that reaches thousands of people and raises upwards of £1.5million a year.

You’ll be responsible for building long-lasting relationships with our valued supporters, accurate delivery of processes, assisting in the design and creation of fundraising materials and working across teams to deliver a high-quality fundraising product.

We’re looking for a passionate, efficient and creative executive who is ready to help and who works well within a very close-working team. 

About you

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in the world of mass participation fundraising, project management and the charity sector. To do this you will have an understanding of mass participation fundraising with excellent multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.  Helpful and collaborative in your approach, your interest in relationship fundraising is essential.

As well as your keen interest in project management and relationship-building, this role will allow you to hone your excellent planning and time management skills as you will lead on several tasks with multiple deadlines.

About us

We’re excited to announce that in April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now united to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, our new charity has people affected by the disease at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we can carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.

By bringing together our passion, energy, expertise, funds and networks, we will make greater progress in more effective ways to make sure that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well. 

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date:  7th November 2019

Interview date: 14th November 2019

Event Fundraiser

Salary c£26,000 FTE

Full-time or Part Time (35 hours a week or 28 hour week)

Fixed Term Contract until January 2021

Based: Horsham, West Sussex

Action Medical Research is a UK-wide charity on a mission to save and change children’s lives through medical research, developing treatments, vaccinations and cures.

We’ve been funding medical breakthroughs since we began over 65 years ago and have helped to beat polio in the UK, fight meningitis, prevent stillbirths and develop ultrasound scanning in pregnancy.

But medical research for children is underfunded and we urgently need to develop more new treatments and cures. That’s why we need you to help in our fight for little lives.

Events fundraising is central to the success of our fundraising programme and currently includes our bike rides, running, team challenges and bespoke events for corporate partners. We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic event fundraiser to join our ambitious and busy events team.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver the marketing and recruitment for a range of events ensuring we meet and exceed income targets. You will deliver excellent participant communications, building relationships and inspiring participants to encourage their ongoing support. You will have proven fundraising experience, ideally in events, a good understanding of the events marketplace and excellent project planning, IT and time management skills.

As the role involves supporting a number of events during the event season, you must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends with occasional time spent away from home.

Applications by CV with a supporting statement showing how you meet the required skills and experience should be submitted by 24th November 2019. However you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we will close the role before the closing date should a suitable applicant be found.

Benefits include 22 days annual leave plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year and a Group Flexible Retirement Plan.

This is an exciting time to be joining the fundraising team with 2019 being a record fundraising year. In recent months we have worked with Charities Aid Foundation to develop a 5-year fundraising strategy and identify key areas for strategic investment for national childrens charity.

The Charity
A national charity on a mission to spread the power of sport throughout schools and communities. The charity takes cricket to new places and uses it to ignite new passions, teach vital skills, unite
diverse groups, and educate young people.

The Role
Research, track and report on prospective donors from within and outside the current database, ensuring a stream of donors at differing gift levels to meet fundraising ambitions.
Support the Major Gifts Manager to segment individual donors and prospects to enable targeted event invitations for cultivation and stewardship.
Provide insight to facilitate the stewardship of current donors and warm prospects to the Major Gift Manager.
Build and maintain a rating system to gauge the capacity and propensity of potential donors to give as well as their affinity and engagement with the charity.
Develop a prospect research strategy, and manage its implementation by developing detailed plans, ensuring such a strategy fits with the overall goals and ambitions of our fundraising strategy.
Ensure data processing activities related to prospects are appropriately documented and in compliance with the data privacy laws (e.g. Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR and PECR.)

The Candidate
Experience of prospect research and moves management within the charitable or academic sector .
Strong research and analytical skills.
Ability to collect and assess information rapidly, identifying key points and summarise as appropriate.
Strong organisational skills and ability to work proactively, managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines and priorities are well handled.
Knowledge and demonstrable experience of working with databases, preferably Raisers Edge.
Excellent IT skills including experience with Excel and Word.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Position: Supporter Care Officer
Type: Part-time (14 hours per week), permanent, the working pattern is flexible and can be agreed at interview
Location: MS National Centre, NW London
Salary: £24,398 - £27,160 per annum paid pro rata plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band C, Level 3
Department: Fundraising
Reference: DL41

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

Are you looking for a part-time role and have the passion and skills to deliver great service to our supporters? Then this role within our Supporter Care team may be for you! We are looking for someone to join our friendly, supportive team for around 2-3 days per week, working a maximum of 14 hours per week. We can be flexible on the working pattern for the role.

Experience of working in the charity sector beforehand is not essential, we are ultimately looking for someone with the drive and enthusiasm to deliver the best possible supporter experience to our supporters.

You will provide a high level of customer service and support to our supporters, volunteers, groups, members of the public and internal customers through all communication channels. You will also contribute to the building and overall implementation of the whole of the Supporter Experience department’s objectives.

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

Closing date: 9am on Monday 28th October 2019

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the job description (attached).

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.

No agencies please.

St Luke’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable, helping them to live well, know that their family are supported and that they are able to die with dignity in the place of their choice.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Head of Retail, to provide strategic and operational leadership and business acumen to maximise income generated from our existing High Street Shops and E-Commerce activity. The post holder will also be expected to identify new opportunities thus driving growth in the business to support the strategic aims of the charity.

We have recently reviewed our current operation and would also expect the post holder to implement the recommendations.

To request a job pack and to register your interest please email.If you wish to have an informal chat or visit, please ask the HR team to arrange this.

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 31st October 2019

Interview Date: tbc

As a Retail Manager based in our Archway Marie Curie Charity Shop, you will be accountable for achieving maximum sales within the shop ensuring that direct costs are kept to a minimum. Using best charity retail practice, creative flair, and an ability to lead by example, you will enable the shop team to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities include maximising sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout in the shop and shop windows, ensuring that stock density is maintained, regular rotation of stock is carried out and that maximum realistic prices are obtained on donated items, in accordance with charity guidelines, as well as Bought in Goods.

Gift aid is a vital source of income from donated goods and you should ensure that this is maximised when dealing with customers and donors, ensuring that excellent customer service is provided at all times. You should also ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the shop including the sales floor, stock processing area, offices and communal areas. You and your shop team will support the Area Manager in suggesting and implementing local initiatives to maximise sales and generate stock donations.

You will also support the recruiting, training and management of staff and volunteers leading by example providing regular updates to everyone involved, sharing good practice and promoting charity procedures and guidelines.

If you have a flair for retail and a real passion to work for a charity that really does make a difference to people, day in, day out, we want to hear from you.

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

This is an exciting and challenging role for a professional with strong fundraising and marketing experience in both strategy and implementation. This small but growing charity wants to expand its local impact and if you would like a role with variety and enjoy the challenge of exceeding fundraising targets then First Love Foundation would be ideally suited for you. In this new role and part of the SMT (Senior Management Team), you will lead on all internal & external communications on behalf of the charity and its wide-ranging and diverse stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective fundraising strategies, compelling presentations and the ability to network. A team player, they will need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, with a track record of achievement within a similar role.

This role would suit someone looking to move from corporate communications into the charity sector or someone already working in the sector and seeking a new challenge. Please note this role is sponsored by our highly respected global creative partner, and so comes with exciting personal development opportunities.

Interview Date: Thursday 31st October 2019