Retail operations manager jobs in eltham, greater london
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, building awareness and engaging local communities.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic retail environment where your can-do attitude makes a real difference. We're looking for courageous individuals who take initiative, considerate team players who put customers first and trustworthy colleagues who take pride in what they do. If you thrive in a collaborative workplace and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you.
As an Assistant Retail Manager, you will join an incredible team and support them to encourage sales, provide excellent customer service, and uphold the highest standards of stock presentation.
You will be responsible for:
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Assisting the Retail Manager in maximising sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.
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Merchandising awareness and making sure you are keeping up to date with trends and competition.
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Maximising Gift Aid income and oversee the proper display and administration of bought-in goods, ensuring minimal stock loss.
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Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer on" Rounding up" their purchase, making an "add donation" for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.
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Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteer recruitment and community involvement.
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Supporting the Retail Manager in recruiting and managing volunteers and ensuring all staff and volunteers are following Marie Curie procedures and guidelines.
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In the absence of the Retail Manager, taking responsibility for the overall management and operation of the store.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a key role supporting the Supplier and Fulfilment Manager to ensure our retail operations run smoothly. You will be the link between our suppliers and our retail outlets, ensuring that products are delivered on time and in perfect condition.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating with suppliers to manage inventory levels and ensure timely deliveries.
- Monitoring and tracking shipments to ensure they meet quality and quantity standards.
- Resolving any issues related to supplier deliveries and fulfilment processes.
- Collaborating with the retail team to forecast demand and manage stock levels.
- Maintaining accurate records of supplier transactions and inventory levels.
About you
We are looking for a well organised individual with retail and logistics knowledge.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in retail or logistics.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a part-time position working 14 hours. These can be worked over 2 or 3 days.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London or Northampton office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Interview process
Interviews may take place during the advertised period or shortly after the role closes. These will be via MS Teams.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact the Recruitment team.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £35,234 – £46,385
Contract: Full-time (4 days considered)
Location: London office – 2 days per week (Abbey Wood)
Closing date: 2nd September
Benefits of working with us include: Flexible working arrangements, Generous holiday entitlement, Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
We have a great opportunity for a Database Manager working for a small but mighty charity, reporting to the Head of Fundraising. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as they invest in new CRM systems and build a data-driven culture.
You’ll play a key role in shaping how data supports fundraising, volunteering, and retail operations — with plenty of scope for innovation and leadership.
As part of this exciting role, you’ll lead the management of multiple databases, support teams with training and reporting, and ensure data is used effectively to drive supporter engagement. You’ll be the go-to expert for CRM strategy and implementation, helping the charity maximise its impact through smart data use.
To be successful as the Database Manager, you will need:- Proven experience managing CRM systems, ideally in a fundraising or charity environment
- Strong analytical and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Confidence in delivering training and building cross-team relationships
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2691AJ.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here: https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/.
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If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
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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 is responsible for managing our Paper & Cup Charity Coffee Shop, curating donated goods to maximise sales, day to day running of the shop, financial oversight, general administration and ensuring health and safety policies are followed.
A key part of the role is creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both staff and customers, using strong interpersonal skills to foster a sense of community and promote customer satisfaction.
The postholder will also work closely with the Progressions Manager to support individuals in recovery from addiction. This includes training them in various aspects of shop operations such as managing the retail offer, making coffee, handling tills, and carrying out general administrative tasks.
Applications by CV with covering letter
Rebuilding lives affected by homelessness, addictions, unemployment, mental illness, and the criminal justice system.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shop Cover Manager - London
Job reference: REQ004442
Starting full-time salary £23,581.58 a year (£12.96 per hour). Role also includes an additional £1,750 allowance and £5,000 car allowance
Supporting Scope shops based in the London area
Permanent, 35 hours
Job description
Are you looking for a role with huge variety where no day is the same? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
The role
We are looking to appoint a Shop Cover Manager (known internally as Divisional Support Lead) supporting Scope shops in London area. These include: Acton, Basildon Bexleyheath, Camberwell, Camden, Clapham Junction, Dartford, Fulham, Ruislip, Surbiton, Tolworth, Walthamstow and Woolwich. It is therefore essential that you can travel within this geographical area.
This is an exciting role working closely with the fantastic shop teams to enable our shops to trade when there is absence and maintaining and improving the running of our shops day to day and enable us to maximise sales and profit.
Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! From generating and processing stock to designing an eye-catching window display or recruiting and training our wonderful volunteer team you’ll find every day challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.
About you
As Divisional Support Lead, you’ll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or you’ll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career and be comfortable working closely various shop teams.
To be successful in this role
· You’ll need a commercial, can-do attitude and always put the customer’s needs first.
· You’ll be a dedicated team player and be able to work with different retail shop teams and volunteers
· Possess a strong work ethic
· Have a great attention to detail and have a creative eye for displays.
· Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver an Equal Future for disabled people and their families.
Shop hours
It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day. So some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Our full time hours are 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 35 days annual leave
· flexible working (where we can)
· company pension
· excellent training and career development
· strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
· Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
How to apply
Please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Friday 29 August 2025.
The Big House (TBH) is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive income generation through sales of The Big House’s corporate training offer, The Big House Means Business (TBHMB). The ideal candidate is a dynamic sales person who is highly organised and has a talent for nurturing long-term client relationships. This role will work closely with the Head of Strategic Partnerships to develop our existing TBHMB business strategy which focuses on selling workshops to sectors of strategic importance for TBH; the social care sector, criminal justice sector and national, local government departments and corporate partners. The successful candidate will be passionate about the work of TBH and motivated by generating social impact.
The Big House has a simple mission: to enable care leavers and at-risk young people to fulfil their potential



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We’re one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 52,000 members. With a staff team of more than 150, a range of services including advice, sports, representation, volunteering and an annual turnover of more than £16m, we’re a growing organisation making impact for our members.
Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s ground-breaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
The is a 0.8FTE part time role (29.2 hours per week across 4 days) and fixed term for 24 months. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Do you have experience working in supply chain management, procurement or a related field? Do you have an understanding of global sustainability issues? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will have experience developing and implementing sustainability or procurement strategies, experience of developing sustainability plans for complex organisations and good knowledge of sustainable procurement principles, environmental standards, governance and social responsibility frameworks.
For full details on this role, please view the job pack attached below.
Interview Dates
First stage interviews will take place online week commencing 8th September.
Second stage interviews will take place in-person week commencing 15th September.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
IT Technical Lead
Job reference: REQ004430
£49,123 a year
London, E15 2GW / Hybrid working.
Permanent 35 hours a week
1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to our website.
The IT Technical Lead oversees IT operations, manages the IT and Digital team and ensures smooth technical processes. They support digital projects and maintain IT infrastructure.
The role
The IT Technical Lead oversees the organisation's IT infrastructure and digital services, leading the IT and Digital team to deliver high-quality support and solutions. You will provide expert advice on technology trends, fosters continuous improvement and support the Head of Digital, Data and Technology in strategic initiatives, ensuring smooth operations and digital transformation.
Responsibilities include:
· managing IT operations
· leading key projects
· ensuring compliance with data protection and cybersecurity regulations.
· strategic planning, budgeting, and resource management,
· maintaining technical aspects of the retail estate.
About you
To be successful in this role, you should have:
· experience managing telephony systems, ePos tills and digital signage technologies.
· a proven track record in leading IT support operations and project delivery teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
· Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data protection is essential.
· excellent problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills
· a continuous improvement mindset.
Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
· Company pension
· Excellent training and career development
· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Application closing date: 09/09/2025
Finance Business Partner
Retail and Operational Support Teams
Job reference: REQ004421
£73,923 a year
London, E15 2GW / Hybrid working.
Full time, 35 hours a week
1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to our website.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team at Scope. You’ll need strong expertise in retail and charity accounting, and the confidence to provide clear financial insight, support and challenge to senior leaders. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential, along with experience guiding budget holders and influencing decisions.
You should be comfortable managing a £25m budget, have a disciplined and structured approach, and the ability to present complex information simply. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor, focused on quality, results and integrity, and able to support and develop others while assuring high standards. Your financial guidance will help us deliver our strategic priorities and maximise our impact.
The role
In this role, you will:
· Partner with budget holders to understand financial needs and provide proactive advice and analysis to support decision-making.
· Deliver transparent and accountable budgeting and forecasting processes.
· Provide accurate, insightful reporting, ensuring commentary and analysis add real value.
· Review financial proposals for investment and assess ROI on strategic spend.
· Coach and influence teams, helping them understand the financial performance and act on insight.
· Build strong working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including auditors and suppliers.
· Take ownership and responsibility for the accounts and embrace change.
· Understand, analyse and present high volume complex data clearly.
About you
We are looking for someone who can combine technical financial expertise with strong relationship management skills. You will be confident working with large amounts of data, interpreting results, and presenting insights in a clear and impactful way.
To be successful, you will have:
· Experience of providing financial insight to senior leaders that influenced decisions.
· Strong knowledge of retail accounting, including like-for-like analysis, gift aid, lease accounting, and provisions.
· Experience guiding budget holders through the budget setting process.
· Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
· The confidence to challenge and influence decisions at senior level.
It would be great if you also bring:
· Understanding of the social model of disability.
· Knowledge of charity accounting and VAT partial recovery.
· An accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
· Company pension
· Excellent training and career development
· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Application closing date: 07/09/2025
We're Hiring: Team Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator
£32,000- 35 hours per week
Dress for Success Greater London is seeking a dynamic and highly organised Team Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator to join our small, passionate team.
If you're a self-starter who thrives on taking initiative and loves creative problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a real difference in the lives of women across London.
About the Role
As our Team Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator, you'll be the backbone of our St James' Park office. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth daily operation of the charity, providing essential administrative support, and playing a key role in recruiting, training, and supporting our incredible team of volunteers.
You’ll be an integral part of a small team, so the ability to take ownership and lead on tasks is crucial. We're looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills who can build strong relationships with both our beneficiaries, donors and our volunteers.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing daily administrative tasks to keep the office running efficiently.
* Serving as the primary point of contact for our volunteers.
* Coordinating volunteer schedules, training sessions, and events.
* Recruiting new volunteers and fostering a supportive and engaging volunteer community.
* Supporting the wider team with various projects and initiatives.
Who We're Looking For
* A proactive self-starter who doesn't wait for direction.
* A creative problem-solver who can find innovative solutions to challenges.
* An initiative-taker who is always looking for ways to improve our processes and impact.
* Someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and inspire others.
* A person who is passionate about empowering women and committed to our mission.
This is a full-time, permanent position based in our office in St James' Park. If you are ready to use your skills to empower women and drive real change, we would love to hear from you.
The mission of Dress for Success Greater London is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a net
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!
Recruitment Officer Maternity Cover
Hybrid – Teddington Office / FARA Shops/ Home-Based(2 days) | 12-Month FTC |
Are you an experienced Recruitment Administrator, Coordinator or Officer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real impact in a purpose-led organisation? Join FARA Charity Shops as our Recruitment Officer and help us build inclusive, passionate, and diverse teams for our 40 FARA Charity Shops in London.
Why Join Us?
For over 30 years FARA has been transforming lives through our London charity shops and our work with vulnerable children and young people in Romania. As our Recruitment Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we attract, hire, and retain the very best people — both paid staff and volunteers — for our London retail operations. Through this role you will help support our joint efforts to fund the highly impactful projects in Romania.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for our charity shops and support functions across London
- Post job adverts and screen CVs via platforms like Indeed and social media whilst budgeting and managing costs associated with recruitment
- Arrange and at times attend interviews with hiring managers
- Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and support them throughout the hiring process
- Support with the development of recruitment and volunteering policies
- Develop and maintain recruitment processes to help ensure compliance and observe best practice at all times
- Develop, organise and deliver recruitment training for hiring managers
- Contribute to targeted recruitment campaigns in collaboration with our marketing team
- Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment metrics
- Help grow our volunteer programme and develop pathways for volunteer engagement
- Produce insightful recruitment reports for the Senior Leadership Team
- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Proven experience as a recruitment professional (3+ years) and qualifications in the subject matter, preferably CIPD certified
- Experience working in charity retail, non-profit organisations and recruiting volunteers
- Strong knowledge of recruitment platforms and applicant tracking systems
- Experience producing reports for senior leadership
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great time management
- Passion for diversity, inclusion and collaborative working
- Comfortable working in a hybrid setup and travelling to shop locations
What We Offer
- Salary: £32 – 34k
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Hybrid working model (Teddington office, shop visits + remote working)
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Full access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Team social events
Ready to make a difference?
Click Apply Now and submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re a great fit for FARA
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!
JOB SCOPE AND BRIEF
Based at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace, the Royal School of Needlework is a registered charity and the international centre of excellence for the art of hand embroidery. We offer a thriving education programme for everyone from beginner to degree level. We teach online and in-person at venues across the UK and internationally in America and Japan.We offer teaching and leisure classes ranging from undergraduate degrees to day-classes held on-site and online. Our renowned Embroidery Studio creates stunning bespoke embroidery for fashion, art and royalty, as well as expertly restoring and conserving valuable and historical embroidered pieces. We also offer an online and in-person shop that stocks a full range of embroidery kits and merchandise.
The IT and Web Support role works closely with and reports to the IT Manager to support day-to-day IT support and web site operations organisation-wide across Retail, Education (short courses and degree), Marketing, Fundraising, Operations and Finance. In this role, you'll support day-to-day internal IT and external website operations, including supporting staff, tutors and students, solve both internal and customer problems, and help administer, maintain and develop the IT estate.
This is a wide-ranging role suitable for someone who thrives on variety and enjoys an investigative and pro-active hands-on approach to solving IT issues, content and data tasks and problems, managing systems and processes, and is comfortable understanding day-to-day needs and translating them to online and IT deliverables and working in a busy cross-team environment with non-IT stakeholders.
You will have experience of IT support and administration within a Microsoft Windows / Microsoft 365 environment, including liasing with and supporting non-technical users as well as be comfortable using IT core applications notably spreadsheets (including importing and manipulating text data), databases, basic graphics editing for online usage, cloud computing, and website content management (preferably with some level eCommerce experience).
Main job purpose:
Supporting the RSN IT Manager in matters related to internal IT, customer-facing websites and other digital systems and services, including providing support for users, managing devices and the network, and providing data reports as required to enable delivery of various objectives ranging from digital and IT transformation, sourcing new products or courses and providing the data for business planning.
Main Duties
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Provide ‘hands on-site’ IT support and co-ordination (i.e. assisting and supporting the IT Manager) for investigating level 1+2 IT problems and resolving issues with staff, students, tutors and other RSN contacts
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Assist with various day-to-day IT administrative task, such as setting up new accounts, installing software, managing licensing, supporting hardware, patch management etc.
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Assisting departments with data handling and reporting tasks, including investigating and resolving customer issues (e.g. web site orders), and helping to co-ordinate and resolve other day-to-day IT needs and issues.
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Import, export and manipulate data from various systems, create reports and other materials for Finance and management as well as the above departments.
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Administer and update content on our external customer websites, including web pages, shop products and classes.
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Administer and update content on our internal web/intranet systems.
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Help onboarding new staff and students, deploy laptops and devices, and deliver basic Microsoft 365 training.
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Help develop and keep IT documentation and SOPs up-to-date.
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You will also deputise for the IT manager in his absence dealing with day-to-day issues.
Essential Requirements
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Experience in providing first and second line IT support for issues, requests, and supporting software and hardware both in-person and remotely (via telephone, email, video and messaging).
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A pro-active approach to working in a cross-team environment with non-IT and non-technical staff and stakeholders, co-ordinating requirements and issues, and communicating effectively and efficiently.
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Proactive, positive, organised and approachable. Attention to detail, strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities and a methodical approach to resolving complex issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A passion for technology and a desire to learn and develop skills. Curiosity and willingness to understand how to best handle and present data, how systems and processes work and how to improve them.
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Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, OneDrive, etc) both as a user and for support.
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Administrator experience of Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Sharepoint, Teams, Onedrive, Entra ID) and Windows Server/Active Directory — i.e. administration for user accounts, licensing applications, group setup, policies, MFA, etc.
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Understanding of basic networking (firewalls, switches, routers, wifi) and remote support tools.
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Familiarity with basic data manipulation and reporting in Excel – e.g. importing/exporting text data (CSV files), sorting and filtering, updating data using formulas and lookups, formatting cells, basic charts and pivot tables, etc.
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Experience with uploading content to a website using a Content Management System (CMS) and managing website structure (pages, links, etc). Checking and, if needed, lightly sub-editing content (text or graphics) to suit or fit.
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Using databases — e.g. Customer Relationship Management (CRM), an understanding of database structure, table relationships and how data is used/stored.
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A good grasp of cyber security best practices.
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Using Zoom & Teams for meetings and webinars
Desirable Requirements
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Experience of using and managing WordPress website CMS and/or WooCommerce, notably in an online shop/store/retail environment, including stock control and inventory management.
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Experience of Microsoft Intune for device management, plus Microsoft 365 conditional access and group policies
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Experience of using and/or supporting Apple devices (macOS and iOS)
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Basic understanding of core web technologies such as HTML, CSS and responsive design.
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Basic understanding of graphics and video applications, particularly for online content.
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Microsoft Sharepoint content administration (web portal, pages, other content etc).
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Experience of eCommerce and/or retail Point-of-Sale.
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Creating and/or updating simple ‘how to’ guides and note for non-technical users.
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A qualification in IT (e.g. diploma or degree, or a recognised industry or specialist accreditation)
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Experience of the not-for-profit sector.
Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Booking Administrator
Are you friendly, professional, enthusiastic and dedicated to social values? If so… we need you!
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrator to join a dynamic and supportive team.
Position: Booking Administrator/Coordinator
Location: Remote
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday - Friday (30 hours possible for the right candidate), with additional on-call rota days (1 weekend in 4, plus 2 evenings per week, toil for any work done in those hours).
Salary: £24,500 - £27,000k per annum depending on experience (plus London weighting if applicable).
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 16th September 2025. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert early
The Role
Join a co-operative providing British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters and developing tech to support to users. The co-operative is co-run and co-owned by its members, who are Deaf people and BSL interpreters. You will work closely with the Operations Manager and Operations Team Leader to provide a high quality and efficient service, helping the business to achieve agreed targets whilst working to the co-operative’s ethos.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the provision of communication professionals for Deaf/Hard of Hearing people across for medical (including mental health) appointments and for other work in a variety of sectors (education, child protection, conference, employment, legal settings etc)
- Accepting and making calls
- Dealing with bookings and general enquiries in a fast-paced environment
- Supporting marketing and business development and communicating to members and external stakeholders
- Supporting other staff where necessary
The position is grounded in the co-operative’s ethos, ensuring financial processes align with the organisation’s values and strategic objectives. The co-operative is co-run and co-owned by its members, who are Deaf people and communication professionals. As an employee, you can become a worker member and have a say in how the business is run.
About You
You will have excellent customer service skills and experience in a client-facing role. With strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you will have the ability to meet strict deadlines, follow contractual service levels and prioritise your time effectively.
We are looking for someone with:
- Excellent IT skills with good knowledge of Word, Excel, Databases with the ability to learn how to use dashboards and other applications
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to follow processes and develop these where needed
- Problem solving skills and the ability to think outside the box
- Ability to work autonomously, yet with full support from management
Additional requirements:
- You must have a private place to work due to dealing with sensitive information
- You must have a stable internet connection
- You must have the right to work in the UK
Join the team and contribute to a meaningful and impactful mission while developing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.
About the Organisation
The co-operative develops ethical tech to support the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters and other communication professionals. The organisation values diversity and promotes equality and encourages and welcomes applications from all sections of society and are keen to receive applications from members of the Deaf community. We are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Benefits include:
- Cooperative membership and working means you get a say in decisions and your voice matters here
- Annual leave is 22 days (plus public holidays) with an additional day off for your birthday!
- Flexible working when possible with business need
- Matched employer pension contributions of up to 5%
You may also have experience in areas such as Customer Service, Administration, Client Support, Customer Service Officer, Administration Officer, Client Support Officer, Customer Service Coordinator, Administration Coordinator, Client Support Coordinator, Support Coordinator.
Please note NFP People are advertising this role on behalf of our client.