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Commercial Sales Manager
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Annual Salary £43,931 plus car allowance/travel expenses £3,400 p.a plus excellent benefits
Location – Remote (Post holder will be expected to be based within the Midlands /Southern Region)
Are you an experienced sales professional looking to use your skills to work within a meaningful and rewarding environment?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing charity as we have ambitious plans to grow our income so that we can develop and deliver our services to help our fire families. To do this, we are seeking a Commercial Sales Manager to join our Commercial Sales team to be at the forefront of our commercial strategy, driving revenue and profitability across our range of commercial activities.
Playing a key part in managing and developing client relationships, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships. It’s a pivotal role with a focus on diversifying and increasing our income, identifying new business opportunities whilst ensuring the sales strategy is aligned with charity goals.
This is a visible, field-based role with a requirement to travel across the UK, working closely across the charity with other team members and externally with our partners, ensuring efforts are aligned, providing feedback to influence our product and service offerings.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
- strong commercial acumen
- the ability to analyse markets trends and competitor activity, proactively identifying new and exciting opportunities for us to explore
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build new and strengthen existing relationships
- competent market research, report writing and financial analysis skills and will use these to support your activities and contribute to the overall business reporting environment.
This role will work across the UK and therefore a flexible approach is required to support our commercial activities and there will be some occasional evening and weekend working as required within the scope of the role.
The post is subject to a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. When recruiting our new team members, regardless of the role, we are looking for people who share our values.
How to apply
Please apply through our recruitment portal, providing both a CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines why you are interested in joining our team and how your skills and experience fulfil our criteria for this role.
More information about us and the role can be found on our website. If you would like to arrange an informal call to discuss the role please contact Rebecca Webster, Organisational Development & People Partner.
The closing date for applications to be received is 9am on 16 January 2026.
First stage interviews will take place via MS Teams w/c 27 January 2026, with second in-person interviews to take place on 3 February 2026 (Please note this will be held at one of our centre locations) where a presentation will be required.
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, regrettably we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Retail
Location: Shawlands Road, Glasgow
Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £25,140.96 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:
- This position will lead the running of one of our Boutique charity shops, where customers discover a curated selection of luxury fashion and accessories. As Shop Manager, you'll help create an elevated retail experience, combining exceptional customer service with a passion for sustainable style and Cats Protection's compassionate mission. From welcoming clients to maintaining high visual standards, you'll play a key role in delivering a premium shopping environment that reflects both quality and kindness.
- To take ownership for the delivery of shop income, expenditure and operating profit budgets and other key measures of performance and activity is defined in the Retail Performance framework
- To support the work of Cats Protection, acting as brand ambassador, being a role model for the values and behaviors of the Charity, taking responsibility for shop operations and related people management.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewelry and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.
What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager’s:
- Experience from working in a relevant retail environment, ideally in a fashion/luxury setting
- Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture to achieve a collective goal
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets and budgets
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong commercial awareness, balanced with an appreciation for the unique needs of the Charity
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 4th January 2026
Virtual interview date: Week commencing 12th January 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team: Retail
Location: Stourbridge
Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £25,140.96 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:
- To lead, manage, coach and develop a shop team of employees and volunteers to be the best they can be, maximising shop performance through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity
- To take ownership for the delivery of shop income, expenditure and operating profit budgets and other key measures of performance and activity as defined in the Retail Performance framework
- To support the work of Cats Protection, acting as brand ambassador, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for shop operations and related people management.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- 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'.
What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:
- Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
- Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture to achieve a collective goal
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets and budgets
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong commercial awareness, balanced with an appreciation for the unique needs of the Charity
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 8th January 2026
Virtual interview date: 19th January 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Our debating, public speaking and cultural exchange programmes aim to embed sustainable cultures of oracy in schools, and empower young people to engage with the world, to speak more confidently and to listen to and understand different points of view. With the new Ofsted Framework and the Curriculum and Assessment Review confirming the importance of great oracy education, the need has never been greater for the ESU’s educational offers.
Purpose of this role.
This role is central to driving our work forward. You will play a key part in ensuring the next generation gains essential oracy skills by managing and delivering the sales of the English-Speaking Union’s educational products. These include our signature ‘Discover Your Voice’ student oracy workshops and our Teacher Oracy CPD sessions for schools and other educational settings in England and Wales, with potential to expand to international schools.
You will lead the full sales process from start to finish. This includes generating leads, responding to enquiries, securing bookings and overseeing the delivery of workshops and training. You will be proactive, motivated and confident working with a high degree of initiative. Working closely with the Director of Education, you will help build an effective sales operation that ensures thousands of young people and teachers benefit from high-quality oracy opportunities.
About the role and responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can:
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Own the lifecycle of sales of our education products, building positive relationships to ensure repeat business
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Collaborate with the ESU Marketing Team and Director of Education to develop the messaging and assets needed to promote our offers
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Respond to and follow-up on leads and warm conversations to move prospects through the sales pipeline
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Implement plans designed to generate leads of sales to schools (secondary and primary), Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), and other partners
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Manage the delivery of the workshops by being point of contact for Lead Teachers, appointing freelance Oracy Leaders to deliver the work and providing communication, support and resources as necessary
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Build the ESU network, connecting with teachers and MAT contacts to generate sales. This includes proactive outreach to new schools and MATs for new business, as well as working with existing clients.
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Use Salesforce to manage all programme delivery including tracking all account communication, reporting on sales pipelines including new business and renewals
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Devise the sales strategies and execute the plans to generate leads and interest from international schools
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Collect data for monitoring (student surveys; case studies; teacher surveys)
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Work with our pool of delivery staff (Oracy Leaders). This would include clear communications before and after workshop delivery, booking staff onto workshops, liaising with finance and HR when necessary.
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Execute plans to generate leads and interest from international schools
This job description gives an outline of key duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to take on other relevant responsibilities as reasonably requested by their line manager. Examples of additional responsibility areas include communications, administration and resource design.
Person Specification
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Passionate about improving oracy skills in young people from all backgrounds
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Experience managing end to end sales, especially to schools
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Experience of hitting and even exceeding sales targetsExperience developing strong relationships across a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and in schools
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Experience with CRM systems to manage and report on sales performance
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Strong understanding of the education sector, schools and the realities of teaching
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Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
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Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
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Excellent attention to detail and high standards
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Proactive, independent worker able to work well alone and as part of a team
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Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a scaling organisation
Desirable:
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Experience of working with Salesforce
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Experience coordinating freelance staff
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Experience planning and delivering lessons
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Experience of resource creation
Please note those invited to interview will be asked to complete a safer recruitment application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Retail
Location: Hythe
Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary:Up to £8,977.77 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:
- To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
- To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- 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'.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:
- Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
- Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
- Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 4th January 2026
Virtual interview date: Week commencing 12th January 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team: Retail
Location: Ibstock
Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis over 5 days (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £25,140.96 per annum
Contract: Permanant
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:
- To lead, manage, coach and develop a shop team of employees and volunteers to be the best they can be, maximising shop performance through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity
- To take ownership for the delivery of shop income, expenditure and operating profit budgets and other key measures of performance and activity as defined in the Retail Performance framework
- To support the work of Cats Protection, acting as brand ambassador, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for shop operations and related people management.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- 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'.
What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:
- Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
- Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture to achieve a collective goal
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets and budgets
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong commercial awareness, balanced with an appreciation for the unique needs of the Charity
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 4th January 2026
Virtual interview date: 12th January 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List).
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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!
Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Pickering! North Yorkshire.
We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our Pickering store, Market Place, YO18.
As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.
Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.
This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.
If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)
To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.
You will have:
- Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team
- Strong drive to achieve results through others
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
- Ability to motivate self and others
- An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
- Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
- IT literacy and numeracy skills
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Retail
Location: Bishopston
Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £25,140.96 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until end of May 2025
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:
- To lead, manage, coach and develop a shop team of employees and volunteers to be the best they can be, maximising shop performance through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity
- To take ownership for the delivery of shop income, expenditure and operating profit budgets and other key measures of performance and activity as defined in the Retail Performance framework
- To support the work of Cats Protection, acting as brand ambassador, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for shop operations and related people management.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- 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'.
What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:
- Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
- Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture to achieve a collective goal
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets and budgets
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong commercial awareness, balanced with an appreciation for the unique needs of the Charity
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 4th January 2026
Virtual interview date: TBC - (we are actively interviewing for this role and encourage candidates to apply asap)
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List).
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team: Retail
Location: Shipley
Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £25,140.96 per annum per annum plus excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:
- To lead, manage, coach and develop a shop team of employees and volunteers to be the best they can be, maximising shop performance through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity
- To take ownership for the delivery of shop income, expenditure and operating profit budgets and other key measures of performance and activity as defined in the Retail Performance framework
- To support the work of Cats Protection, acting as brand ambassador, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for shop operations and related people management.
About the retail team:
- Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
- 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'.
What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:
- Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
- Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture to achieve a collective goal
- Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets and budgets
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong commercial awareness, balanced with an appreciation for the unique needs of the Charity
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 4th January 2025
Virtual interview date: January 2025 - dates to be confirmed
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List).
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
What could you achieve if you led a national sales team where every partnership directly fuels positive change in education?
TPP Recruitment is partnering with the workforce development body for the Further Education and Training sector to appoint an Associate Director of Sales. This is a pivotal position: you’ll set direction and lead from the front with senior customers.
Salary: £75,150-79,100 per annum, depending on experience
Employment type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Hybrid with national travel; typically, around three days per week with customers/prospects or in the office (London), with flexibility required
Start date: ASAP
About the Organisation
Every day, educators and leaders across the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector inspire curiosity, drive progress and empower learners to achieve their potential. This organisation is here to champion the vital role of the FE and Skills workforce. Working in partnership, they drive professionalism by setting the professional standards for the quality of teaching and leadership across the sector. The organisation provides educators with a pathway of professional development throughout their careers, champions inclusion and enables sector change for a thriving FE and Skills sector. Together, they are transforming lives and opportunities for learners aged 14 and above.
About the Role
As Associate Director of Sales, you will lead regional and central teams that generate income through membership subscriptions and associated services, building long-term, solution-led partnerships with colleges, training providers, and adult education organisations. You’ll be outward-facing, developing senior relationships with Principals, Vice Principals and HR/People Directors, while coaching your team, improving sales operations, and enhancing the customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the B2B sales strategy to grow partnership, leadership development and learning offers
- Personally manage senior, high-value relationships and open doors at executive level
- Model consultative, solution-led selling; tell compelling stories that bring value to life
- Align sales activity with marketing and product to deliver a seamless customer journey
- Strengthen customer success and regional engagement to ensure measurable impact and renewals
- Mature sales operations (pipeline, forecasting, performance reviews and dashboards)
- Embed effective use of customer relationship management systems and data insight
- Lead, coach and mentor a small, high-performing sales and customer success team
Skills / Experience Required
- Senior leadership experience in B2B sales, partnerships, or commercial development, ideally within the education, learning, or professional membership sector
- Deep understanding of the Further Education and skills landscape, including workforce challenges and sector priorities
- Demonstrable success in consultative, solution-based selling to senior leaders in colleges, training providers, or adult education organisations
- Experience designing and delivering people-focused solutions such as membership, CPD, or leadership development offers
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing sales teams, with a collaborative and coaching approach
- Skilled in pipeline management, forecasting, and performance accountability, with strong CRM and data insight capabilities
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, able to engage credibly with education sector stakeholders
- Motivated by social purpose and sector impact; outward-facing and relationship-driven
Interview Process
- Screening and informal chats (pre-Christmas) coordinated by TPP Recruitment
- Final interviews mid-January 2026 (in-person) with senior leaders at the organisation
- Assessment task included in the invitation to interview
To Apply
- Supporting statement (no more than 2 pages)
- CV
N.B. Thoughtful use of AI tools is acceptable; we also want to understand your voice, strengths and judgement through your statement.
Deadline
- Applications will be reviewed on receipt
- Early applications (before Christmas) are encouraged to secure January interview slots.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
TPP are recruiting a part time Venue Sales Executive (community centre). This community hub provides a variety of activities and events for local residents of all ages. Amongst the already proven income generation streams are meeting room hire and a cookery school. You can expect to be working off a warm client list and developing new business.
Hours: part time 3 days a week
Contract length: 12 month contract
Hybrid: mostly on site, London
Salary: £40,000 pro rata (£24,000)
The role:
This Venue Sales Executive role is pivotal in maximising room hire and activity bookings, developing client relationships, and generating sustainable revenue for this central London charity.
As Venue Sales Executive, you will proactively identify opportunities, convert enquiries into confirmed bookings, and work with internal teams to ensure clients have a seamless, high-quality experience.
- Actively promote and sell conference room hire and activity packages to new and existing clients.
- Respond promptly to enquiries, prepare tailored proposals, and follow through to secure bookings.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, encouraging repeat bookings and referrals.
- Develop and implement strategies to maximise income.
- Coordinate post-event client interaction, including feedback collection, evaluation, and follow-up to maintain client loyalty.
- Monitor local competitor offerings and market trends to identify new income opportunities.
Essential criteria:
- Proven experience in sales, business development, or income generation.
- Ideally, experience in hospitality, events, venue sales or similar.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Customer-focused, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
- Self-motivated and target-driven, able to work independently.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive Hayward Heath team.
Utilising your previous retail experience and excellent managerial skills, you will manage the day to day running of our store - maximising store sales and profits while ensuring our customers receive an excellent service. In doing so, you will be helping to raise funds for Age UK and the incredible services and support they provide to older people.
As Store Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.
If you are a motivated manager with a passion for retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, this may be the role for you!
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)
To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.
You will have:
- Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team
- Strong drive to achieve results through others
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
- Ability to motivate self and others
- An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
- Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
- IT literacy and numeracy skills
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.
At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services – your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.
You're an experienced people manager; you are creative and resourceful and can use this to generate customer, donor and colleague loyalty. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets.
In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.
Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the role described.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Retail Manager with e-commerce will have responsibility for the five Danaher Charity
Shops providing strong leadership for shop managers to drive and enhance the
profitability and attraction of the shops, ensure standards and administrative procedures
are streamlined and stock levels are properly controlled with supplies also made available
for online sale. Building an online, e-commerce, function is a key priority for this role.
A high level of organisation and communication is required in this role and a hands-on
approach to ensure success at this small charity. Main responsibilities of the e-commerce
manager’s post will include:
• producing income for Danaher through sales via online platforms such as Vinted and eBay and through charity shops.
• Building good relationships with local business and doners to ensure a continuing supply of stock for resale.
• line management of the five charity shop managers and the Danaher drivers to provide to manage the logistics of stock and supplies, support volunteer recruitment
• Taking part in events to create opportunities for sales and promotion of Danaher animal home.
• Alongside other senior key staff members, provide Senior leadership out of hours at weekends on a rota basis as an emergency contact should staff require it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Superstore Team Leader to join Barnardo's on a Part Time, Permanent Basis.
As a Superstore Team Leader you will manage the day to day running of our York Superstore - Monks Cross Shopping Park, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK.
Location: Unit 14, Monks Cross Shopping Park, Monks Cross Dr, Huntington, York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom, YO32 9GX
Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the team during Manager absence and supporting day-to-day operations.
- Motivating staff and volunteers to achieve sales and service targets.
- Ensuring the shop floor is well-presented, safe, and customer-focused.
- Supporting stock flow, merchandising, and operational processes.
- Upholding organisational values and promoting a positive team culture.
Idea Candidates Must Haves:
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
- Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop.
- Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets.
- Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately.
- Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's.
- Basic IT skills.
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.