We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Mumbles. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 26 September 2021

Virtual interview date: 06 October 2021

An exciting opportunity has arisen as we expand our commercial operations following the challenges of Covid-19.

Countryside Alliance has 50,000 paying members and over 100,000 supporters.  Covid-19 has brought the opportunity to change how we engage and communicate with existing and potential members where digital comms have become increasingly important.  The candidate will form an integral part of our new strategy.

This role is responsible for growing membership revenue through acquisition and retention.  You will work closely with all areas of the organisation to develop growth strategies and achieve set targets for the coming years. A proven track record in growing an organisation’s subscription base along with along with a knowledge of digital systems is essential.

This is a full time and permanent role.  The successful candidate will be able to work from home and our head office in London, reporting to the Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for meeting growth, retention and revenue targets.
• Liaising with Campaigns team to develop marketing strategies.
• Produce marketing campaigns to generate and acquire new Memberships and subscribers.
• Ensure Email marketing to members and subscribers meets Campaigns and Commercial needs.
• Manage third party membership services centre dealing with customer service and inbound member queries.
• Manage lapsed memberships engagement, reacting to feedback and targets.
• Manage and develop all membership communications to include new memberships, renewals and welcome packs.
• Review and continually develop current membership benefits programme and category structure.
• Work closely and holistically with all areas of the business to understand and continually develop current and future campaigns, member data, digital comms and marketing, financial targets, non-financial targets and react to trends.
• Conversion of non-member contacts to members.
• Development of “digital first” approach to revenue generation and communication.
• Build relationships with external digital partners to increase the organic reach of marketing activity.
• Liaise closely with marketing team to build social media presence and drive membership.
• Develop a High Net Worth (HNW) programme to encourage donations and legacies.
• Ability to demonstrate effective ROI and manage budgets.

Personal attributes

We are looking for an individual who is very target driven with proven success in a subscription-based revenue model from previous employment or projects. They must have excellent interpersonal skills to enable them to work effectively with and motivate a wide range of characters at many different levels.  The ability to problem-solve, generate ideas that work and be productive under pressure is essential. 

We require experience in the following systems:

MS Dynamics

MS Office

Digital marketing systems

DotDigital or Mailchimp

SEO

Analytics including Google Analytics, Data Studio and Social analytics

Performance Management

All employees have a responsibility to participate in regular performance appraisal with their manager and to identify performance standards of the post. As part of the appraisal process every employee is responsible for participating in identifying their own training and development needs to meet their KPI’s.

Equal Opportunities

Countryside Alliance is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex (gender), sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

Age UK Camden is a lively, independent, and innovative charity providing a wide range of services and support to older people across Camden. In 2020-21 we supported more than 16,000 people to access services and support.

We are seeking an experienced innovative senior manager with experience of exceeding ambitious fundraising targets developing donor CRM’s and online and high street retail income.

We are looking for the right person to:

• Develop and deliver an ongoing fundraising strategy to support AUC’s Business Plan, which maximises income
• Deliver our marketing and comms strategy to support AUC’s Business Plan.
• To develop our retail function to support AUC’s Business Plan.
• To be curator of the AUC Brand.
• Lead AUC’s Fundraising, Comms and Marketing activities in the next stage of its ambitious development plan of growth and impact
• Build a strong and effective external profile for the role and work of AUC
• Contribute as a member of the Senior Management Team, assisting in and supporting corporate decision making
• Project management to specific projects as appropriate
• Manage a team of staff and work with consultants to ensure an effective and efficient team approach.

As part of the application process please submit an updated CV and Covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the Person Specification. Please also complete and return the criminal convictions declaration form.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking for a talented marketing executive with an outgoing, positive, and professional attitude. The successful candidate will be responsible for the promotion and communication of the Smart Protein Project’s outcome and raise awareness of the benefits of alternative-protein ingredients and products among the food industry, agriculture, and policy makers. They will also coordinate the International Food Industry & Retail team’s marketing and communication efforts, including the New Food Hub (NFH) content portal and PR, email & social media activities. 

JOB DETAILS

Department: International Food Industry & Retail (FIR)

Location: Remote (ideally in Poland, Netherlands, UK, South Africa, US (preferably the East Coast) or Germany)

Working hours: 40 hours a week

Reports to: International Head of Food Industry & Retail

Salary range: Commensurate with experience and location (if UK-based, between £25,000 and £28,000 “pro rata” adjusted for hours worked, and for local standards if based in other countries)  

RESPONSIBILITIES

ProVeg B2B Marketing:

 Execute ProVeg Food Industry & Retail marketing and communications activities. 

•  Plan, build and send regular B2B newsletters through Mailchimp.

• Ensure NFH content is translated into social content and consistently post on LinkedIn, including both organic content and paid ad campaigns. 

• Manage and implement the NFH promotion campaign from initial planning to ongoing execution. 

• Support in the development and implement a growth strategy to increase our subscribers, NFH readership and social followers. 

• Conduct analysis and put into place metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of the marketing activities for the NFH, website, PPC, social media activity and overarching campaign ROI.

• Improve and increase our B2B reach in external media, through approaching, developing relationships with and pitching key B2B media outlets. 

• Respond to B2B media requests and support general B2B PR activities.

• Support and foster cross-departmental and cross-countries communication 

 Smart Protein Project

•  Implement, and continuously improve the communications plan for the Smart Protein Project.

• Gather, produce, and disseminate information about the project’s objectives, approaches, and results, primarily targeted at opinion leaders, educators, and other multipliers, including regulators, consumer/trade/science/media/health professionals, food-and-drink industry associations (including SMEs), consumer organisations, the scientific community, as well as the general public.

• Facilitate collaboration and information exchange between different organisations involved in the debate on future protein sources.

• Foster an active and dynamic information network among consortium members and stakeholders.

• Manage communication channels, including website, social media, email newsletters, press releases, and media outreach.

• Coordinate the creation of all online, print, and video materials for the Smart Protein Project.

• Act as liaison and build strong connections with relevant outlets and media.

• Summarise key findings and results, delivering clear and consistent content, including editing, copywriting, and proofreading.

• Implement and adhere to the set deliverables as well as a monitoring/reporting scheme (performance measurement).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant degree in communications, marketing, international relations, journalism, or other relevant fields.

• 1-2 years of B2B marketing experience.

• Good organisational and project-management skills.

• Exceptional (level C2 or native) verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Experience in PPC, Social Media Management, SEO, MailChimp, Hootsuite and other key marketing platforms.

• Self-starter with a curious nature and a drive to continuously improve.

• A positive, proactive, and enthusiastic work attitude.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a confident demeanour. 

• The ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively.

• Willingness to take on additional tasks as and when they arise.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Salary: dependent on experience and qualification.
• Several weeks paid vacation and sick leave; national holidays (dependent on location). 
• Health-coverage reimbursement (applicable to the US)
• Provision of a work laptop.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home office arrangements.
• A strong organizational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
• Career-development support.
• Mindfulness Program.
• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• And last but not least: become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

WHEN?

Application deadline: 26th of September 2021

Interviews: end of September / beginning of October

Start: October

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please send us your application documents (including cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references) using the application form.The next steps in the application process include:

• A general online assessment

• A first interview with HR

• Job-specific online trial assignments

• An online interview with the Head of International Food Industry & Retail

DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) Statement

ProVeg is committed to assessing applicants equitably, regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of colour, women, people with disabilities, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, elderly people, refugees and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply

ROLE SUMMARY

Is the media landscape your passion? Do you love to write and do you excel at it? Are you a great networker and do you know how to get the word out? Then we’re looking for you. This role will directly manage the International PR Manager, your right hand for writing and distributing press releases, and will work closely together with the Head of Communication to spot PR opportunities on a daily basis. The plant-based and cellular agriculture PR work that you will execute will cover a wide range of topics from policy to food industry, food services and consumer behaviour developments - you know how to make those topics accessible to the wider public and trade press. We are also looking to significantly increase our broadcast media presence across four continents.

The Senior PR manager's key responsibility is to substantially increase ProVeg’s PR profile internationally, and to support ProVeg’s country offices and international departments and programmes to increase their media and PR profile. The postholder is also expected to establish senior ProVeg leaders as thought leaders in their field, and manage the ProVeg ‘Press office’. The post holder will work closely with the International Head of Communication, department communications managers and the national communications managers.

ProVeg’s public profile has significantly increased in the last two years, thanks to creative campaigns, policy work, food industry and retail, and food services successes, and other corporate and system change activities that have set ProVeg apart from many other organisations active in a similar space. We are proud of these achievements, but we also see potential for substantial further PR and media opportunities globally. We would be happy to share current PR insights and KPIs with selected candidates, who have a bold vision for this position.

JOB DETAILS

Reports to: Head of Communication 

Line manager for: International PR Manager

Department: International Communications

Location: Remote (ideally, UK, NL, DE, PL, ES, CZ, ZA or US)

Hours: 32-40 hours per week

Salary: commensurate with experience and location (£32,000 - £40,000 pro rata if based in the UK; adjusted for local standards if based in other countries). 

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Developing a global PR strategy and priorities for ProVeg International departments and country offices

• Creating a PR Strategy, detailed timeline of planned PR activities for 2022 and a general plan for future years to increase proactive and reactive print, online, and broadcast media coverage.
• Setting and monitoring overall annual and quarterly PR objectives and key results (OKRs).
• In conjunction with Country Directors, researching the baseline ProVeg PR profile in each country and internationally, and assessing the media landscape to identify opportunities.
• Using lessons learned about effective PR over the past years, implement strategies to build on ProVeg success stories.
• Developing media networks and building contacts with key media representatives (including science-based, trade and other journalists and stakeholders).
• Execution of the PR strategy to expand PR reach in non-ProVeg countries.
   

2. Generating media coverage for ProVeg International departments

• Leading and overseeing PR work for international interventions, and for any international reactive work.Attending press events where relevant.
• Organising and overseeing PR for media events including press news conferences in close collaboration with relevant Departments/Heads.
• Overseeing a response to press queries in close collaboration with the International PR Manager and relevant Departments/Heads.
• Selling/pitching stories to a variety of media channels, including B2C and B2B (trade) press, for Food Services, Food Industry and Retail, and other international activities.

3. International support for ProVeg country offices

• Supporting national implementation of international PR work including international reactive work. 
• Coordinating international PR strategies and ensuring consistent and responsive messages and effective communication.

4. Leadership and development

• Building up the profile of the Executive Team: arranging and, where relevant, helping to prepare for, press interviews for senior management.
• Developing opinion pieces and thought leadership articles for senior management.
• Writing/editing/publishing thought leadership pieces for immediate and planned release.
• Ensuring quality control of press releases and international brand reputation.
• Overseeing risk management analyses and mitigation.
• Mentor, coach and supervise the International PR manager and where relevant other colleagues, such as international communications managers.

5. Optimising PR procedures

• Implementing and using PR tools to enhance press release distribution, and reactive and responsive media coverage. 
• Optimising PR tactics through media and skills training for colleagues.
• Setting up standard operating procedures for proactive and reactive work, crisis management, monitoring, evaluation, and estimating the yearly worth of international PR by calculating the media coverage across all domains.
• Providing expert media advice to staff who attend conferences and food events, identifying media opportunities in their domains such as Smart Protein or V-label.
• Improving the ProVeg website Press Kit and developing/overseeing any Press Kits for campaigns.

Any other related tasks commensurate with the level of the role.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• A minimum of three years’ experience of working in a senior PR role, or in a similar field.

• Experience/track record in developing and implementing proven PR strategies, or similar strategies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and an ability to tailor communication outputs to a wide range of audiences. 

• Excellent press release writing skills.

• Strong collaboration and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a team and to develop and maintain positive employee relations. 

• Maintaining professionalism at all times in dealing with external media partners and stakeholders.

• Excellent media project management skills - from development to release - to ensure stories are told accurately, persuasively, and with the appropriate use of resources.

• Self-starter personality with a curious nature and a drive to continuously optimise.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

• Pro-active problem-solving skills and ability to identify potential improvement and streamlining of processes. 

• Media ‘hungry’: ability to work in a fast-paced environment, being used to turn around output quickly, yet to a high standard.

• Resilience and enjoying challenges.

• Experience in working with a charity and knowledge of NGO-sector-specific issues.

• Good understanding of and alignment with ProVeg International’s vision and mission.

Desirable:

• Academic or professional qualification in communications, marketing, PR or similar. 

• International PR experience across multiple regions.

• Additional language skills (e.g. French, Russian, Portuguese, Mandarin or other languages) preferred, but not required.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Salary: dependent on experience and qualification.
• Several weeks paid vacation and sick leave; national holidays (dependent on location). 
• Health-coverage reimbursement (applicable to the US)
• Provision of a work laptop.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home office arrangements.
• A strong organizational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
• Career-development support.
• Mindfulness Program.
• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• And last but not least: become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

WHEN?

Application ​deadline: 12 October 2021
Interviews: mid-late October 2021
Start: November 2021

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please send us your application documents (including cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references) using the application form.The next steps in the application process include:
• A general online assessment
• A first interview with HR
• Job-specific online trial assignments
• An online interview with the ​Head of Communication

We are very excited to be recruiting 2 new Marketing Coordinators to join Reading University Students’ Union.

We’re a student-led charity that supports and represents over 19,000 students at Reading.From providing advice on finance and housing to running the biggest club nights in the city and everything in between, our purpose is to improve student life.

Our annual income is around £5million.We receive some of our funding from the University and also raise funds through our retail outlets, events and advertising.Every penny we make is reinvested back into our services for students.

We’re currently going through an exciting period of development and are looking for passionate people who share our values to join our brilliant team.As we embrace the new academic year, we have a new strategy and look forward to welcoming colleagues to join us on the next stage of our journey.

Working within the Marketing and Communications team, our Marketing Coordinators will focus on proactively coordinating and assisting the Marketing and Communications Manager in the delivery of RUSU’s marketing campaigns and services.  You will be responsible for the implementation of new developments and ongoing content update on RUSU social media channels and supporting RUSU’s digital engagement with its members.

To take on this role you will be an effective communicator and have experience in overseeing projects which bring together diverse groups.We'd like you to bring your ideas along with an inclusive and collaborative approach to helping us get the best outcome for our members.In return, we provide a truly exciting and varied working environment and excellent opportunities for you to develop your career.

If you're excited to help shape the future of a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of our students, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply: 

For more information about RUSU and the role, please download the full recruitment pack from our website.

Your application should be sent to Loretta Cashley and should include the following:

• A completed Application Form (which can be downloaded from our website)
• A completed Equality Monitoring Form (which can be downloaded from our website)

RUSU strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We champion diversity and remove barriers to inclusion, and are committed to ensuring that our workforce is an inclusive community that celebrates difference. We develop positive policies in all aspects of our work that promote equal opportunities for everyone, irrespective of their age, disability, ethnic background, gender or gender identity, home country, sexuality, race or religious beliefs.

If you think you have what it takes to be our Marketing Coordinator, but don't necessarily meet every point on the person specification, please get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could help us to achieve great things for RUSU and our community.

St. Rocco's is recruiting shop managers, 37.5hrs per week across 5 days between Mon to Sun, salary circa £20k per annum, in Warrington.

To be responsible for the effective operation of the shop with responsibility for:

- Managing the day to day running of the shop.
- Optimising sales.
- Maintaining effective stock management and merchandising.
- Managing and training shop volunteers.
- Carrying out shop administration.
- Taking necessary action to arrange repairs and maintenance of the premises.
- Ensuring adequate security.
- Enforcing health and safety policy and procedures.

Please see Job description for further details.

Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week worked over 5 days between Monday to Sunday at days and times notified by your line manager. These hours do not include a ½ hour unpaid meal break which you will be entitled to take if you work a shift lasting longer than 6 hours. You may be required to work additional hours to those published.

Interviews being held on an on-going basis so apply today!

Please note: This role may be removed before the original end date or extended without prior notice.

St Rocco’s Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory receipt of DBS if applicable, 2 references and documentary proof of right to work in the UK.

A referral to Occupational Health in relation to Health and Safety aspects of the role may be made prior to employment, however the offer of employment will not be conditional upon this.

Please note: St. Rocco's Hospice is not part of the NHS and is not licensed to sponsor foreign nationals. All offers of employment are subject to / conditional upon satisfactory documentary proof of right to work in the UK.

Benefits: An attractive package of benefits for employed staff T&C's apply:

Contributory Company Group Pension Plan, (If you are a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you have the option of continuing in this scheme), Life Assurance and a Medical Cash Plan - T&C’s apply, annual holiday entitlement in any holiday year is 7 working weeks, inclusive of all public holiday entitlement. Part-time employees’ annual holiday entitlement accrues on a pro-rata basis.

(Benefits may be different for Bank / Contract for Services Workers T&C's apply).

The posts are not salary incremental posts and pay reviews are at the discretion of the Hospice.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Ealing. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus outer London Weighting and excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 19 September 2021

Virtual interview date: 01 October 2021

Are you an experienced project manager with an entrepreneurial attitude?  Have you project managed multifaceted fundraising events?

We are recruiting for a Project Manager: Art Trail to be responsible for the successful delivery of A Dog’s Trail with Snoopy. 

Dogs Trust is the largest dog-welfare organisation in the UK. We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome nearly 15,000 stray and abandoned dogs in an average year at our 22 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland. We are absolutely determined to stop healthy dogs being put to sleep in the UK and beyond. We never destroy a healthy dog in our care.

We have recently launched our new state of the art rehoming centre in Cardiff.  To raise awareness of this new facility in the community, and to raise vital funds to support our work in the region, we will be holding our inaugural sculpture trail - A Dog’s Trail with Snoopy.

This exciting, high profile, 3-month trail will take place across Cardiff and surrounding areas between March-June 2022.  The trail will be complemented by a series of fundraising and awareness raising events, including a high value auction of the sculptures once the trail is complete. The trail will be one of the most important activities in Dogs Trust’s 2022 marketing calendar.  As such we are looking for a highly experienced project manager to oversee the event series, manage key internal and external relationships, and raise as much money and awareness as possible.

The successful candidate will have excellent project management and logistical planning skills as well as an entrepreneurial attitude towards maximising the potential of the event.  They will lead and inspire the cross-departmental art trail projects team to make the most of the income potential of the trail through sponsorship, gift in kind donations, retail merchandise, community fundraising and volunteering, and media opportunities. 

In return for all of this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.   

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button.  Our application process requires you to submit a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Newcastle. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 18 September 2021

Virtual interview date: 26 September 2021

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Bishopston, Bristol. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 20 September 2021

Virtual interview date: 29 September 2021

The Hospice is looking to recruit a CRM Database Systems Manager (Customer Relationship Management Database Systems Manager), 37.5 hours per week across 5 days, Mon to Sun, salary £35,000.00 per annum, in Warrington.

The Post holder will be responsible for:

• Enhancing Donorflex to ensure it delivers the best possible information as the charity moves to improve its  data management and productivity.
• Management of the database and associated systems.
• Providing detailed analysis and insight to inform campaign planning.
• Maximising the potential of the database.
• Building and running of reports to support the Income Generation Team.
• Ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation.
Please job description for further details.

Normal hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week worked between Monday to Sunday at days and times notified by your line manager. These hours do not include a 30 mins unpaid meal break which you will be entitled to take if you work a shift lasting longer than 6 hours. You may be required to work additional hours to those published.

Interviews being held on an on-going basis so apply today!

Please note: This role may be removed before the original end date or extended without prior notice.

St Rocco’s Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory receipt of DBS if applicable, 2 references and documentary proof of right to work in the UK.

A referral to Occupational Health in relation to Health and Safety aspects of the role may be made prior to employment, however the offer of employment will not be conditional upon this.

Please note: St. Rocco's Hospice is not part of the NHS and is not licensed to sponsor foreign nationals. All offers of employment are subject to / conditional upon satisfactory documentary proof of right to work in the UK.

Benefits: An attractive package of benefits for employed staff T&C's apply:

Contributory Company Group Pension Plan, (If you are a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you have the option of continuing in this scheme), Life Assurance and a Medical Cash Plan - T&C’s apply, free onsite parking, annual holiday entitlement in any holiday year is 7 working weeks, inclusive of all public holiday entitlement. Part-time employees’ annual holiday entitlement accrues on a pro-rata basis.

(Benefits may be different for Bank / Contract for Services Workers T&C's apply).

The posts are not salary incremental posts and pay reviews are at the discretion of the Hospice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
As the Hospice meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants (staff and volunteers) who are offered employment based at the Hospice or in patient facing roles will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.

Please contact the recruitment team for further policy details.

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Visitor Experience Manager
Reference: SEP20213569
Location: Rye Meads, SG12
Salary: £22,986.00 - £25,500.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave

RSPB Rye Meads is a wonderful wetland famous for its up-close views of breeding kingfishers. The sites main habitats are open water lagoons and reedbed and the species that inhabit them (tufted duck, gadwall, shoveler, common tern, bittern) are part of the sites SSSI, SPA and Ramsar designation. These designations spread outside the reserve and along with land ownership form the basis for an active partnership with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, Thames Water, Rye Meads Ringing Group, Natural England, Environment Agency and Lee Valley park.

Rye Meads offers huge opportunity to engage with people and connect them to nature. We do this through a schools on reserves programme, variety of family and self-led events.  Our visitor centre and infrastructure support our engagement work to gain visitors vital support which is much needed to continue and grow the conservation work of the RSPB. This post will allow you to make a big impact on nature conservation.

This is a great opportunity to lead the development, integration and delivery of visitor experience at Rye Meads reserve with the aim of creating a high-quality visitor offer that maximises support for nature and connects people with wildlife.

• Would you like to be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic team of nature lovers at RSPB Rye Meads?
• Do you have the ability to engage and inspire a wide variety of people from many different backgrounds?
• Have you got experience providing outstanding customer service in a sometimes high-pressure environment?
• Are you a ‘people person’ who thrives on a busy and dynamic public facing role?
• Are you an innovative and creative business minded individual?

If you answered yes to these questions, then why not apply for this role?

What’s the role about?
Key activities include:

• Developing and running our profitable events and activity programme
• Ensure the reserve is delivering the highest standards resulting in a high-quality visitor experience
• Using our social media platforms to increase footfall, promote events and the site and work of the RSPB
• Recruit and lead a team of volunteers and staff to deliver a joined up, coherent and high-quality visitor experience for all visitors to the reserve.
• To contribute to the leadership, planning and efficient day to day running of the visitor operation that contributes to the overall success of the reserve.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Computer literate with good verbal and written communication skills
• To be organised, able to plan programmes in advance and prioritise workloads
• Have the ability to develop and deliver strong events programme.
• Experience of delivering a high-quality visitor offer.
• Be able to lead a diverse team of volunteers to explore new ways of engaging with our visitors.
• Have proven ability of working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing your time effectively to achieve your KPIs, and meet other targets.
• Have an ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and school holidays and some evenings or early mornings
• Ability to manage and respond to customer needs and feedback.
• Understanding H&S

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Ability to create and edit promotional videos
• Ability to use social media as an effective marketing tool and grow our online presence
• Be a great team player who embraces change and inspires others to reach their potential.
• Proven track record of managing a successful visitor project or visitor attraction.
• Although experience in a similar role is desirable, we actively encourage anybody who believes that they have the required transferrable skills to apply for this role.

This is a Permanent, Full Time role.

Closing date: 23:59, 10 October 2021
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 18th October 2021.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

No agencies please.

Job title: Marketing Campaigns Coordinator

Department: Marketing & Communications

Location: Whittington

Salary: £26,257.63 - £27,717.82 Dependent upon experience and qualifications

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday (with some out of hour’s social media cover)

Application review date: Sunday 19th September 2021

Interview date: TBC

About the Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual to join the marketing and communications team. This post has responsibility for the delivery of marketing campaigns for St Giles Hospice. You will be project managing campaigns from inception to completion in collaboration with our income generation departments, to ensure they fully implement their marketing plans in order to generate funds for St Giles. You will work with the Head of Marketing and Communications and Senior Marketing and Communications Officer to devise, implement and report on campaigns as part of the annual income generation marketing calendar.

Company benefits:
To reward the hard work of our fantastic staff, St Giles hospice offers an excellent benefits package as per the below;
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Training and development opportunities as well as progression within the organisation.

About us:
Having a CQC rating of outstanding, St Giles Hospice is a registered charity providing high-quality medical and nursing care for local people living with cancer and other serious illnesses, as well as offering support for their families and helpers. Care is offered in a variety of ways according to the individual’s needs and are offered out in the community as well as from 3 sites, an inpatient unit at Whittington and day unit facilities at Sutton Coldfield and Uttoxeter.
We receive funding from the NHS but primarily we rely on fundraising activities and legacies, together with trading activities (21 Shops, Lottery and other trading) to support our work. We employ more than 350 people across a broad range of roles – from direct patient care to fundraising and administration as well as support from over 1400 volunteers to provide our services.

This post maybe 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.

All correspondence in response to applications will be sent via email. Due to the number of applications received, it is not always possible to respond to every application. Therefore, applicants who do not receive a response within 14 days of the review date should assume that they have been unsuccessful.

St Giles Hospice, Fisherwick Road, Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9LH. Registered charity 509014 Company limited by guarantee 1430090