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Role Overview
The Tower Project’s award-winning JET Service is seeking a passionate and skilled Disability Employment Adviser to help transform the employment prospects of adults and young people with learning disabilities and autism.
This is a varied community-facing role combining personalised employment support, employer partnership working and in-work coaching. You will manage a caseload of aproximatley 25 clients at different stages of their employment journey and work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and referral partners to create meaningful employment opportunities.
You will be supported by the Employment Support Team Lead and will play an important role in delivering positive, measurable outcomes for individuals across East London.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
IAG and Employment Support
You will act as the key adviser for a cohort of clients, delivering high-quality, person-centred employment support that leads to sustained paid outcomes.
You will:
- Build positive working relationships with referral partners including the Community Learning Disability Team, education providers and local support organisations.
- Complete vocational profiling, better-off calculations and personalised support plans focused on employment aspirations.
- Deliver one-to-one sessions to support CV development, interview preparation, confidence building and workplace readiness.
- Support clients to access appropriate training, qualifications and work experience opportunities aligned to their goals.
- Help clients identify and overcome barriers to employment through practical, solution-focused support.
Employer Partnerships and Job Matching
You will contribute to the development and maintenance of inclusive employer partnerships across the local area.
You will:
- Support the development of relationships with employers in a range of local sectors to support client progression.
- Promote inclusive recruitment practices and reasonable adjustments.
- Provide guidance and reassurance to employers on supporting employees with learning disabilities and autism.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to match clients to suitable roles that reflect their strengths and aspirations.
- Maintain ongoing contact with employers to support sustained placements and positive working relationships.
In Work Support and Job Coaching
Where clients progress into employment, you will provide initial structured in-work support to help clients succeed and grow in their roles
You will:
- Conduct job and task analysis to ensure clear understanding of workplace expectations.
- Support employers to implement appropriate adjustments.
- Deliver workplace coaching using structured approaches such as Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI), gradually reducing support as independence develops.
- Monitor progress in partnership with the employer and client to support sustained employment.
Career Development
Support clients who are in sustained employment to explore progression opportunities, further training and career development pathways.
Monitoring and Administration
- Maintain accurate and timely client records in line with organisational requirements.
- Contribute to performance reporting, case studies and outcome data as required.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection standards.
General Responsibilities
- Work towards agreed performance targets and contribute to overall team outcomes.
- Represent the service professionally at meetings and partnership events.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, employers and stakeholders.
- Keep up to date with relevant employment and benefits legislation.
- Follow the organisation’s policies, procedures.
- Participate in supervision, appraisal and ongoing professional development.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so nobody in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time. People can get sick or have accidents anywhere and anytime. But in Scotland there are places where urgent medical help cannot reach people. Or help gets there too late. And when lives are at risk every minute matters. As a charity we rely on donations from the Scottish public, companies and communities to ensure that urgent medical help gets to the patient when it is needed, wherever they are and at whatever time of day.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and organised individual to join our team as Administration Manager. As Manager of a small team of administration assistants, you will play a crucial role in coordinating administrative support across our Perth and Aberdeen offices, ensuring the smooth running of the organisation by providing support across several of the charity’s functions including fundraising, finance, marketing and operations.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar office or administration management role, ideally within the charity sector. They will be proactive in building positive relationships across the charity and will be confident managing projects, budgets and external suppliers. They will have experience of using CRM systems in a fundraising context, be solutions-focused and have a strong commitment to our mission.
This role will be based from our headquarters at Perth Airport, and occasional travel to our Aberdeen base will be required. SCAA supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements—our current approach typically includes two office days per week for those working on a hybrid basis. The usual hours and days of work will be Monday to Friday, 9am—5pm.
About You
Essential
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Proven experience in administrative management or office management roles.
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Knowledge of how CRM systems operate.
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Strong understanding of data protection (GDPR), confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.
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Experience managing administrative systems, processes, and office infrastructure.
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Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, financial processes, and procurement.
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Experience supervising or line managing staff or volunteers.
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Familiarity with CRM databases, HR systems, and basic IT troubleshooting.
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Experience of working with external IT suppliers and managing contracts of this type.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication.
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Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Confident user of Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Word).
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Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
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Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
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Effective decision making and ability to work independently.
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Adaptable.
Desirable
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Experience working in a charity, nonprofit, or values driven organisation.
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Experience of providing administrative support to a team of active and busy fundraisers.
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Knowledge of the requirements to deliver PCI compliance.
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Health & Safety knowledge, including risk assessments or trained Fire/First Aid certification.
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Experience developing or improving administrative systems.
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Experience managing suppliers and contracts.
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Experience of Donorflex.
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Project management experience or relevant certification.
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Advanced Excel or database skills.
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Ability to deliver training to staff or volunteers on processes or systems.
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Hard working and goal orientated.
Our Benefits
- Pension: 12% employer’s & 5% employee’s contribution (after 3 months’ service)
- Annual Leave: 36 days (incl. public holidays) + an extra day for your birthday (and additional days with long service)
- Death in Service benefit: 3 times annual salary
- Optional Private Medical Insurance plan and Cashplan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity Pay
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Hybrid Working (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Selection Process
Interviews will take place at our base at Perth Airport in Scone during the week commencing the 30th March 2026.
How to apply
Please refer to the full job pack on our website.
Application deadline is 5pm on Monday 16th March 2026.
To ensure no one in Scotland dies because help cannot get there in time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Autistic young people? Do you thrive on supporting individuals to achieve their full potential? Ambitious College is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Specialist Teaching Assistant!
Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college committed to empowering autistic young people aged 16–25. Our unique educational approach revolves around the individual, providing a highly personalized curriculum and unwavering support to help our learners acquire new skills and integrate into everyday life.
Located within the vibrant campuses of the College of West Thames College in West London , as well as Haringey, Enfield, and North East London (CONEL),
Ambitious College offers a diverse range of learning opportunities. Through partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and mainstream colleges, we provide real-world work experiences, ensuring our learners thrive in various environments.
As an Specialist Teaching Assistant at Ambitious College, you'll play a crucial role in our learner's journeys, providing academic assistance and community support on a 1:1 basis. Your dedication and commitment will directly contribute to our learners' success, enabling them to achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives within their communities.
At Ambitious College, our values guide everything we do, placing autistic young people at the forefront of our mission. Join us in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual is valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career and make a meaningful impact, apply now to become part of the Ambitious College family. Together, let's inspire greatness and unlock the potential within each learner!
Working pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday
You will be required to work 41 weeks per year, but will be paid for 52 weeks per year.
Start Date- April 2026
Interviews- Ongoing through February and March 2026
Only applications submitted online will be considered via the recruitment portal
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
Sahir has been on an incredible journey over the past four years. We have grown, strengthened our services and deepened our roots in the communities we serve. We are proud of what has been achieved and excited about what comes next.
Our CEO is stepping on to their next chapter, and we are taking the time to recruit the right permanent leader for what comes next at Sahir. In the meantime, we are looking for an Interim Chief Executive to help keep things steady, support the team and maintain the momentum we have built.
We are looking for someone who leads with empathy and compassion, works in partnership and brings the confidence and drive to support the organisation through a period of change.
About Us
Sahir is the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We are dedicated to fostering a brighter, healthier future for our communities.
We provide practical and emotional support, camaraderie and connection to:
· LGBTQ+ people
· People living with or affected by HIV
We actively confront injustice, combat discrimination and address inequalities. Through advocacy, partnerships and service delivery, we work to create a fairer and more equitable society for the people we serve. Our work is insight led and co-developed with our communities.
About the Role
This is a key interim leadership role focused on stability, continuity and care for Sahir during a period of transition.
The Interim Chief Executive will work closely with the Board, staff and partners to ensure Sahir continues to deliver safe, effective and person-centred services, maintains strong relationships and remains financially and operationally secure.
The role is not about changing direction. It is about protecting what has been built, supporting the team and helping Sahir move confidently towards the appointment of its next permanent CEO.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a senior leader who brings:
· Significant leadership experience in the voluntary, community, health, social care or equalities sector.
· Experience working with a Board of Trustees and supporting good governance.
· Strong financial oversight and organisational management experience.
· A calm, steady and values led leadership style.
· The ability to lead people well through transition and uncertainty.
· Strong relationship building skills and a partnership approach.
· Knowledge of issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities, people living with HIV and people seeking asylum is highly desirable.
What It Is Like to Work at Sahir
We want people to enjoy working at Sahir and to feel supported, valued and able to thrive. As a health and wellbeing charity, we place strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, reflective practice and work life balance.
We offer a friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment built on trust, openness and shared purpose.
Equality, Inclusion and Accessibility
Sahir is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
Lived experience is valued at Sahir, but it is not a requirement. We are interested in people who share our values and want to contribute positively to our communities.
You do not need to meet every requirement listed to apply. If you feel aligned with our values and excited by the role, we encourage you to apply.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Sahir stands as the oldest LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We’re also a proud support organisation for people living with HIV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families.
Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. From April next year, we’re expanding our service and looking for new Support Workers to join our team – helping guide children and families on their healing journey.
Position: Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Support Worker
Location: Homebased with frequent travel. Role covers casework activity across Oxfordshire area including Cherwell, West Oxfordshire and the wider Oxfordshire area.
Contract: Permanent part time – 18.5 hours per week, weekdays.
We’re open to discussing working patterns that match both your needs and our service delivery. We’re also open to discussing an opportunity for 24 hours.
Salary range: £12,868 - £15,727 pro-rata per annum (full time equivalent range £25,735 - £31,453 per annum)
About the role:
As a Support Worker you will play a significant role in supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse, some of your key responsibilities will include:
· the completion of assessments to understand the needs of families
· delivering group work for children and parents
· provide 1-2-1 sessions to children and families most in need
· supporting our families through providing outreach support
About you:
A successful Support Worker will need a good understanding of domestic abuse and the impact on children and families (or an interest in working in this field), with experience of delivering groupwork programmes for vulnerable parents and/or children.
If this sounds like you please apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements.
For more information about our BB4K service please visit our website where you will also find contact details and information about how to apply.
Closing date: 9am, Fri 27 February 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, ISVA Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The role
We are seeking an Assistant Shop Manager for our busy Highgate charity shop. This hands-on retail role is ideal for someone who enjoys charity retail, thrives on initiative, is motivated to take on responsibility for shop performance, and is passionate about working with volunteers and supporting a meaningful cause.
About the role
- Support the Shop Manager with the day-to-day running of the shop, taking an active role in maximising income and Gift Aid.
- Provide consistently high standards of customer and donor service, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
- Drive sales, maintain strong retail and merchandising standards, and contribute to meeting targets.
- Oversee stock processing: sort, quality-check, price, rotate, and creatively merchandise items.
- Assist in recruiting, training, motivating, and supporting a diverse team of volunteers and trainees.
- Take on supervisory and leadership responsibilities in the Shop Manager’s absence.
- Carry out cash handling, till reconciliation, banking, and basic admin, including Gift Aid systems.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, trading standards, and charity retail policies.
- Promote the charity’s mission in the local community and support local fundraising and promotional activities.
About you
- Retail experience with responsibility for sales and operations, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit environment.
- Experience supervising, supporting, or closely working with volunteers or staff.
- Experience of targets and understanding how shop income supports charitable services.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
- Confident communicator who can motivate and encourage others.
- Comfortable using basic IT (till systems, email, spreadsheets, Gift Aid platforms).
- Positive, proactive, and flexible, with a hands-on approach to shop work.
- Able to work on a Rota including weekends and occasional bank holidays.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Us
The Good Ancestor Movement is a UK-based advisory and consultancy firm supporting individuals and organisations to redistribute wealth in ways that are reparative, regenerative and aligned with their deepest values. We work with wealth holders to challenge traditional models of accumulation and tax avoidance, and instead imagine futures where wealth actively contributes to social equity, economic justice, and ecological resilience.
We support clients to shift from extractive to regenerative practices, helping them translate their values into meaningful action through redistribution, reparations, and investment aligned with justice.
Our programmes, like Reimagining Wealth, invite individuals to understand the wider impacts of their capital and take intentional steps toward responsible stewardship.
Good Ancestor Movement’s consultancy work includes strategy design, values-aligned redistribution planning, and building tools and systems that support collective accountability and transformative impact. We are committed to building a regenerative economy where wealth is mobilised in service of repair and liberation.
About Your Role
This role is central to how the organisation functions day-to-day.
The Operations & Executive Support Lead will provide trusted executive support to the CEO and diary management support for directors while also holding the operational backbone of the organisation. This includes managing administrative flow, designing and strengthening systems, and ensuring that work lands reliably and on time.
This is a highly varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys building order, spotting risks early, and creating processes that allow others to do their best work.
You will work closely with the CEO, our Directors, and our finance team to identify and develop operational processes as required. You will work alongside our entire team and be able to contribute to the organisation’s bold aims and ambitions within your role.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
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Provide full diary and schedule management for the CEO, including proactive planning, prioritisation and coordination.
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Support our Director level with diary management and bookings as required.
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Manage CEO inbox triage and correspondence, acting as a trusted first point of contact and gatekeeper.
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Prepare agendas, briefing notes and supporting materials for meetings.
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Coordinate travel, logistics and key engagements.
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Track actions and follow-ups to ensure timely completion across priorities.
Operations & Administration
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Act as a central intake point for operational and administrative requests.
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Prepare invoices and expenses for approval and support payment workflows.
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Coordinate room bookings, event logistics and forward planning.
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Support finance processes in collaboration with the outsourced finance team.
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Manage projects, create and maintain operational project trackers, records and documentation.
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Provide administrative and logistical support to programme delivery as required.
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Support fundraising administration and reporting requirements.
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Provide light communications and coordination support as needed.
Systems & Process Development
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Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk and strengthen consistency.
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Design and implement proportionate, fit-for-purpose processes aligned with organisational needs.
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Create and maintain clear operational processes and documentation.
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Support the selection and introduction of appropriate tools and systems where required.
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Contribute to the development of more structured, predictable ways of working.
About You
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You come from an operations, executive assistant, office management, or organisational support background and are confident working across administration, coordination and operations.
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You are highly organised and reliable, with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and moving parts, and anticipate executive needs.
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You have experience providing executive support, including diary management, inbox triage, meeting coordination and preparation of briefing materials.
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You are excited by the opportunity to grow beyond day-to-day execution and take on a more strategic role over time.
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You are comfortable owning operational processes end-to-end and ensuring consistent follow-through.
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You can spot gaps, inefficiencies or recurring issues in ways of working and take initiative to improve them.
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You are confident in handling approvals preparation, tracking actions, and supporting financial and administrative workflows.
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You work well with senior stakeholders and external partners, communicating clearly and professionally.
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You are trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
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You are calm under pressure and able to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
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You are open to learning new systems and tools and adapting as the organisation evolves.
We understand that the issues we work on disproportionately impact on low-income, marginalised and minoritised communities. We are an organisation led by a Black female founder and CEO and as an inclusive employer that values both lived experience and professional experience, we hope to be able to attract applicants from a range of backgrounds for this important role. You do not need to have a university degree for this role, nor is it essential for you to have experience in the new economy ecosystem: we care about your character, your experience and your ability to demonstrate leadership and practice personal growth.
We exist to accelerate the just transition to a regenerative economy by leveraging the power of private capital.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you someone who is excited about charity retail, fashion, who can use their initiative? Do you have experience managing a retail team? Yes, then please keep reading as we may have the role for you.
We are excited to be looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work in our Loughborough Shop for 37.5 hours per week.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to help our store reach full potential.
As an Assistant Shop Manager you will:
- Help develop in store systems and promote donations and sales to maximise profits
- Be representing Mencap as an efficient and charitable organisation by ensuring that your actions reinforce the Mencap aims and values
- Strive to ensure stock is generated from the local area and donors
- Sign up donors to the Gift Aid scheme and ensure maximum income is achieved through Gift Aid
- Be responsible for achieving profit targets by ensuring sales are maximised and the cost are effectively managed
- Maintain the store to a high standard of presentation throughout.
- Build an effective volunteer team and provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals to paid staff and volunteers
- Be responsible for all financial and cash handling and health and safety.
To be a successful Assistant Shop Manager, you will be:
- An experienced assistant manager or Supervisor with the ability to maintain budgets and complete weekly income and banking sheets accurately, preferably with previous charity retail experience.
- Have a flexible approach to working hours and days including working weekend and Bank Holidays as appropriate.
- Willing to travel to occasional team meetings, training events and in the initial growth of the new retail train assisting with setting up other new stores.
- Passionate about the Mencap values and will strive to ensure our Retail brand is successful.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.
If this sounds like the perfect next step in your retail career, don’t wait, apply now with an updated CV. Applications close on 28th February, with interviews to follow shortly after.
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
Shop Manager
Service: Relate at Family Action
Location: Warwick
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: £13.10 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
We are looking for a talented Shop Manager who is an enthusiastic self-starter, with a passion for charity retail, to manage our Warwick shop on a full time (37.5 hours per week) basis.
Who we are
Relate is a leading relationships service, offering counselling, information, mediation and support to individuals, couples and families from all backgrounds and sexualities, at all stages of life. We also provide expert training for relationship support practitioners.
Relate is now part of the family charity, Family Action. Supporting people through change, challenge or crisis, we protect children, support young people and adults, and offer direct, practical help to families and communities. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today. With Relate at Family Action, we work to support the creation of secure foundations for children and young people, and safe, supportive relationships for all.
We currently manage 11 shops located within 5 regions across the UK. Our shops generate income to support the work of Relate. The shops are managed by paid Shop Managers, supported by Assistant Shop Managers/Sessional Workers (Retail Assistants) and our amazing Shop Volunteers.
What are we looking for?
• Charity retail experience preferred
• Experience of customer care
• High levels of organisational skills
• Highly focussed on maximising sales
• An eye for detail
• A sound track record in achieving targets and delivering success
You will be responsible for the creation of a warm and welcoming environment for customers, volunteers and donors, with a view to maximising sales, profits and Gift Aid to support the work of Relate at Family Action.
The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly for 37.5 hours each week (5 days per week including Weekends) across a 7 day trading week, Monday to Sunday.
What will we offer you?
We offer flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. We have six staff diversity networks that offer peer support and contribute to the strategic development of EDI; Accessibility Network, Anti-Racism and People of Colour Network, Gender Equality Network, Inter-Faith Network, LGBTQIA+ Equality Network and Parents and Carers Equality Network. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
To Apply:
· Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A rewarding and interesting role, providing administrative support to our busy Fundraising Team and delivering the highest standards of supporter care.
Fundraising Support Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, i.e. five days (35 hours) per week. Job-share also considered.
Based: Based at head office in Aylesbury, Bucks with some potential for hybrid working
Salary: £23,500 per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours)
About the Role
We are looking for someone to join our Fundraising Team to deliver our supporter care programme and be the first port of call for all enquiries and donations. Applicants will be warm and engaging and committed to developing relationships with the Charity’s supporters, most of whom have been directly affected by lymphoma.
You will have a strong eye for detail as well as excellent writing ability to convey sensitively the impact of donations in thank you letters. This is the perfect role for someone who has:
- Experience of working in an administrative or customer service role
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks
- Excellent IT and digital skills and the willingness to use different online platforms, software and databases
Lymphoma Action has developed a great working culture that focuses on delivering the best outcomes for people affected by lymphoma, as well as prioritising a creative, inclusive and supportive environment. Staff receive excellent benefits such as an employee assistance programme, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, enhanced entitlements to sick pay and maternity/paternity/adoption leave and pay, and a life assurance scheme.
Additional information:
- Whilst this is an office-based role and proximity to Aylesbury is essential, there will be some opportunity for hybrid working.
- The role is advertised as full-time and we will also accept applications for job-share (for example, 2.5 or three days a week).
About Us
Lymphoma Action is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to lymphoma, the UK’s most common blood cancer. We’ve been providing expert information and wide-ranging support for 40 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma.
Closing date Friday 6 March 2026, 12pm
Interviews to be held in Aylesbury on Wednesday 18 March 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce, welcoming applications from those with disabilities and from minority groups and from different backgrounds and experiences.
Please note that applicants need to be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
No agencies please.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The role
We are looking for a Weekend Assistant to join our Hornsey shop team. You will help the shop run smoothly, provide an excellent experience for customers and donors, and support our fundraising targets. This is a responsible role where you will take ownership of the shop on shift, help drive shop performance, and ensure income is maximised while delivering excellent customer service.
About the role
- Take responsibility for the safe opening and closing of the shop during your shifts (keyholder duties, with full training provided).
- Deliver friendly, inclusive, and professional customer service to everyone visiting or donating.
- Play an active role in maximising shop income and sales so the charity can continue delivering its services.
- Process donations: sort, quality-check, price, and merchandise stock to maximise sales.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and visual merchandising on the shop floor.
- Operate the till, handle cash, and follow agreed procedures.
- Support and work alongside volunteers, helping them feel welcomed, valued, and confident.
- Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment in line with the charity’s policies and values.
About you
- Experience in retail, customer service, or a similar role (paid or voluntary).
- Confident, friendly, and customer-focused approach.
- Reliable and able to take responsibility when on duty.
- Organised, with good attention to detail.
- A team player, happy to support volunteers.
- Physically able to move and handle donations safely.
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Data Protection Officer to join our team here at RBL on a permanent basis.
Supporting the Data Protection Officer and based in an existing team, this role will see you working to ensuring RBLs compliance with all GDPR/data protection requirements. You will work across the RBL Group to promote awareness of data protection policies and procedures and will take action to ensure compliance with legislation, manage requests, triage and respond to breaches, manage reporting and communication internally and more.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to our Data Protection Officer, key responsibilities will include:
- Accurately log details of new requests for support received into the Data Protection inbox
- Receive, acknowledge, and respond professionally to individual rights requests, working with stakeholders and database managers across the RBL group
- Provide professional risk-based and timely advice and relevant information to internal stakeholders and external parties in relation to all aspects of data protection
- Work with stakeholders to prepare formal lawful basis assessments, including legitimate interest and consent assessments, ensuring our lawful bases for processing personal data is suitable and appropriately documented
- Work with the wider legal team and the procurement team to support contracting arrangements across the RBL group, ensuring all data processing, retention and sharing is compliant with data protection legislation
- Support the preparation and delivery of bespoke training and drop-in sessions to colleagues across the Legion group, either in collaboration with the Learning & Development team or as requested by the DPO
You will be experienced in providing advice and guidance on data protection and working in a compliance environment within a large and complex organisation, ideally in the not for profit sector. You will have solid knowledge and understanding of GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications regulations 2003 and their application. You will have effective communication skills and be a confident communicator, able to confidently engage with a range of audiences.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
Foss Island Retail Park, York, North Yorkshire
Full-time, 37 hours per week. Your working pattern will be 5 days over 7, working at least one weekend day per week.
From £25,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As one of Team Leaders, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team at our new Superstore in York.
As a Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of one of the departments of the superstore. This includes leading a team of employees (shop assistants) and volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that employees, volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
You will need to be committed to creating a welcoming professional atmosphere and demonstrating the values of Yorkshire Cancer Research. You will also be a passionate and enthusiastic ambassador for the charity and its work.
Specifically, you will be responsible for:
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Running the department commercially, including display and merchandising, stock management and generation, maintaining shop standards, layout of store and opening and closing of store.
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Supporting the management team in delivering ambitious sales targets whilst maintaining shop standards, commerciality and compliance.
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Assuming Duty Manager responsibility in the absence of the store management team.
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Opening and closing the store if required as duty manager and responding to alarm call-outs as a listed key holder if required.
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Working a flexible shift pattern to reflect the business needs, including weekends and pre-retailing hours.
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Ensuring the department is presented to the highest standards with attractive visual merchandising and attractive window displays.
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Ensuring that all charity policies, shop standards and operations procedures are communicated effectively to all retail assistants and volunteers and are maintained and followed consistently.
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Line managing the Retail Assistants, ensuring you develop and retain talent by conducting regular performance development reviews, implementing action plans, training, and supporting personal development and growth.
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Taking on leadership of employees across the whole store when acting as Duty Manager.
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Support in managing the sales and profit of the Superstore and where possible exceeding agreed targets across categories (Donated stock, cash, benchmark gift aid, average selling price, sell through, stock processing).
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Ensuring accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
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Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To be educated to GCSE level or equivalent or have experience in a similar role at a similar level.
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Experience in managing people/volunteers, including recruitment and development.
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To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills.
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An ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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Previous retail experience in the charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 09 March 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you highly organised, spiritually grounded and passionate about supporting Christian mission? We are seeking a Personal Assistant to work alongside our National Director, playing a key role in coordinating events, prayer gatherings and leadership support within OMF UK. This is a unique opportunity to combine excellent administrative skills with active participation in ministry, helping to advance our mission with clarity, care and excellence.
Purpose of role:
The Personal Assistant plays a vital role in upholding the Christian ethos, mission and values of OMF UK by supporting the National Director, coordinating ministry events and providing administrative support to the UK Leadership Team.
Responsibilities:
National Director Support:
·Arrange and attend regular internal events (such as Home Assignment Workshops, UK team days, retreat days, and other team functions) and occasional external events.
·Take part in corporate and individual prayer for UK Members at Home Assignment Workshops.
·Support and participate in OMF International’s mission, by regularly leading UK team devotions and/or worship and regularly leading National Office Prayers.
·Support the organisation of and logistics for OMF UK events, conferences, and prayer gatherings.
·Ensure that all OMF UK events, prayer gatherings and office activities reflect OMF’s Christian mission, vision and values.
·Manage travel arrangements for the National Director as required.
·Assist with coordinating Christian mission events attended by the National Director and team.
·Maintain an effective and accessible filing system.
·Any other duties as assigned by the National Director.
Leadership Team Support:
·Present departmental prayer points and lead prayers at quarterly UK Mornings of Prayer, as well as at biannual OMF UK Days of Prayer and UK Team Retreats.
·Manage travel arrangements for the Leadership Team members as required.
·Coordinate the National Office daily, monthly, and biannual prayer rotas.
·Coordinate room bookings within the National Office.
·Respond to and organise accommodation requests for National Office visitors where needed.
·Collate business trip details for UK members and staff for annual renewal of travel insurance.
·Act as point of contact for the OMF UK resources Collaboration Room on Teams.
·Prepare letters of authorisation for SOAS as required.
·Coordinate the office coffee rota.
·Participate in and provide occasional administrative support for other National Office projects.
Link with International Centre:
·Coordinate the distribution of the Mission Round Table magazine.
·Coordinate and collate UK input for the International Days of Prayer.
·Coordinate schedules and meetings of International Directors visiting the UK National Office.
Occupational Requirement - To be a practising Christian as an active member of a local church and be able to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practises contained in our Ethos Statement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract type
Permanent – ST Giles Hospice Shops
Location
Bloxwich
Hours
15 hours (2 days out of 7) 8:55am – 5:05pm trading over 7 days.
Annual salary
£9633 (Retail Band AA)
Review date
08/03/2026
As an Assistant Community Shop Manager (ACSM) for St Giles Hospice you will take lead when the Community Shop Manager is away, ensuring smooth operations and delivering excellent customer service. You’ll be empowered to make decisions locally whilst working within a supportive framework, working within and for your local community ensuring that engagement and support is understood and promoted.
You’ll have excellent leadership skills and want to be part of a successful team. Ideally, you’ll have previous fashion retail experience with the ability to manage and lead the store in the absence of the Community Shop Manager (CSM).
Reporting into the CSM and working closely with the Retail Regional Manager you will aid in supporting your store to run efficiently and deliver a positive financial contribution to the Hospice.
The estate includes 26 shops and e-commerce operation with a turnover of approx. £3.5million which supports the overall income generation strategy.
Do you want to work in a role that combines retail, community and purpose, St Giles Hospice is the place that will allow you to thrive.
Qualifications
Essential
·Qualifications in English and Maths
·Minimum Level 2 Key Skills or Grade 4 (A-D) GCSE
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Ability to lead and motivate others
·Previous retail experience
·Understanding of health and safety regulations
·Ability to plan and priorities workloads and delegate accordingly
·Outstanding communications skills
·Excellent customer focus
·Knowledge and understanding of sales management, profit and loss
Desirable
·Local community knowledge
·Previous line management experience
·Experience in achieving goals and identifying opportunities
·Has the ability to implement and enforce policies
·A desire to work as part of a team to generate fresh and innovative community-based ideas
·Some experience of Gift Aid
·Some experience of working with volunteers
Values
·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Proven customer service skills
·Flexible and be able to adapt to change on a daily basis
·Able to complete physically demanding work in the form of standing for long periods and moving stock
·Ability to handle administrative task, such a cash handling
·Be a keen problem solver
·Ability to follow organisational policy and procedures
·IT and numeracy - understanding of Office 365 and the ability to complete IT based tasks
Desirable
·Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
·Team Management skills
·Experience in training and developing staff and/or volunteers
Personal Attributes
·Strong communicator
·Customer focused
·Willingness to learn
·Flexible and adaptable to change
·Good interpersonal skills
·Goodtime keeping and strong work ethic
·Conducts themselves’ in a professional manner
·Good organisational skills
·Inclusive and diverse in their approach
·Empathetic
·Team Player
·Able to work under pressure
·Collaborative
·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
·Valid driving licence
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
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