Shop Manager (Yeadon) (TRD2416)
Location: Yeadon
Salary: £11,797 per annum
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
To apply, click the apply button. As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week
Location: Can be based in any of our UK Trust offices
The Supporter Data Manager will work within the Fundraising Data and Support Insight team and play a pivotal role in the management of our supporter data and database (primarily Raiser’s Edge).
You’ll lead the delivery of a dynamic calendar of data activities, balancing competing deadlines and maintaining the highest quality and accuracy of activities undertaken; pioneer and promote the understanding and effective use of supporter data and databases through first class training and support; manage the Fundraising Database Executive effectively; and ensure supporter data, processes and systems are efficient, high quality, and remain compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.
We have also recently embarked upon an ambitious and exciting project to consolidate all our supporter data into one data warehouse solution, providing efficiencies in our activities and the ability to scale up our outputs, transforming the department into a key driver of departmental performance. The postholder will have a fantastic opportunity to shape and contribute expertise to this project.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate and enthusiastic about data and insight, highly motivated by the power of data to effect to organisational transformation
- A technical mind, with great attention to detail
- Entrepreneurial and fearless, relishing new opportunities and the chance to effect real change with their ideas
- Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively, working closely with fundraising teams
- Able to translate complex technical concepts into easily understood issues across a range of audiences and levels of data maturity
About The Prince’s Trust
We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will 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.
The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.
To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application. To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.
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The successful applicant will join the safeguarding team within the Diocese of Leeds. The main purpose of this post is to support the implementation of the highest standard of safeguarding practice to ensure that a safe environment is provided for children, young people and adults who may be at risk.
This post will involve working with a team of safeguarding volunteers and clergy to enable communities to understand and implement safeguarding policies and procedures as defined by the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service.
The post holder will have an administrative base in the Leeds Diocesan Trust Safeguarding Office. The majority of the work will involve providing support to volunteers and the wider church community throughout the Diocese of Leeds. This will involve working at evenings and weekends.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.
Right now, we are looking for someone like you to join team at Moor View Nursing Home in Halifax and support the people who use our service. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.
The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
The salary is £16,693.00 with progression to £17,230.00 per annum. In addition the successful candidates will receive a £1,500 Golden Hello payment!
This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.
Department: Expert Advice Team
Contract Duration: 12 months
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
We’re looking for a Business Support Officer to manage our two Business Support Administrators and support teams within the Advice & Advocacy Directorate. This is a great opportunity to use your administrative skills, management experience and previous project work to assist with our policy development, advice giving and advocacy.
You’ll be working in a fast moving environment where the work is varied, so you’ll need to be flexible and have a proactive approach to problem solving, good organisational and excellent IT skills. You’ll be responsible for managing the workload of the Admin Function, prioritising and dealing with stakeholders requirements.
You’ll be the first point of contact for people who need help with a wide range of tasks and will support with admin tasks like booking transport, processing finances, assisting with the organisation of meetings/events and coordinate a variety of project work.
If you would enjoy providing admin and project support in a fast-paced environment in our friendly division and have excellent communication skills we look forward to hearing from you.
This is a fixed term 12 month position. The role is full-time and the salary is £24,654 + London weighting of £3,520 if applicable.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.
Interview date: 06/11/2019
You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.
Right now, our Trinity Street Care Home in Batley Carr is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.
The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
You will be required to work on a 24 hour rota including early, late and waking night shifts.
We have two full time roles available at 37.5 hours a week.
This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits, including a smartphone? Apply now via our website.
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.
In 2019, TLG were named the best charity to work for in the UK by the prestigious Sunday Times Best Not-for Profit Organisations to Work For!
As one of the fastest growing Christian charities out there we are continually on the lookout for great people to join our vision. An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Recruitment & Talent Coordinator to join TLG. This new opportunity is all about finding exceptional people for our team, people bursting with passion and energy to help struggling children across the UK.
This pivotal role will help TLG to focus on recruiting diverse and outstanding talent for all TLG vacancies, accelerating our position in the market as one of the most exciting national charities to work for.
We are not necessarily looking for an ‘expert’ in recruitment, but someone who gets the importance of finding great people for TLG to achieve its vision. We’re interested in how candidates’ experiences or transferable skills will help us deliver on our objectives – so a combination of investigative skills, relational influence and insightful judgement will go far in this new role.
We are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
Hours: Negotiable. 22.5-37.5 hours per week (including occasional evening and weekend work)
Location: TLG National Support Centre, West Yorkshire
Closing: 5pm, Friday 25th October 2019
Interviews: The date of telephone interviews & formal interviews is TBC
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Financial Controller, Bradford, £50,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
The organisation
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a Christian Charity whose aim is to alleviate poverty in all its forms through the provision of practical assistance to those in need. Our 10,000 volunteer members, motivated by their faith, are committed to the service of others. Our core befriending service is complemented by additional areas of activity such as community shops, support and advice centres, hostels, furniture projects, youth work, holiday provision and overseas aid.
The role
As Financial Controller for St Vincent De Paul Society, you will support all the various activities of the organisation which include its local volunteer branches, , advice and support centres, retail shops and furniture projects, hostels, children's holiday camps and more besides.. Reporting to the Director of Finance (who is based in London) you will be responsible for leading the team in Bradford with 4 direct reports. You will take responsibility for producing management accounts, annual consolidated accounts and statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy within all balance sheet accounts and compliance with the Society's financial policies and procedures. You will act as Business Partner to key stakeholders within the organisation, providing robust financial advice and excellent customer service, working closely with managers through the budgeting process. You will also work closely with the Director of Finance to develop and improve financial systems.
About you
You will be a qualified accountant with experience of preparing management and statutory accounts with proven ability to liaise with third parties including external auditors. You will have high level IT /Finance systems knowledge and high level excel skills are essential to this role including: SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables is essential to this role.
The successful candidate will have excellent verbal & written communication skills and will be able to influence and persuade colleagues through effective communication. Problem solving & analytical skills are highly important within the role as is the ability to suggest plans and strategies to deal with a broad range of complex activities. You will be able to work autonomously and will have proven experience of leading a team including performance management.
It is important that you understand and have a commitment to equal opportunities. You will understand and empathise with the Vincentian ethos, values and the work of the Society.
What you'll get in return
The SVP offer a competitive salary and benefits package
What you need to do now
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button.
The closing date for applications is Monday 21st October.
For an informal conversation please contact Catherine Hill at Hays.