Continuous Improvement Manager
Salary: Up to £47,113.52 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Homebased
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Closing date: 07 February 2021
Virtual interview date: 18 February 2021

We are looking for an experienced manager to lead a new team within our People and Engagement Team.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day!

Our People and Engagement directorate is one of eight executive teams within Cats Protection. People and Engagement encompasses our People Partnerships, Learning and Talent, Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement teams. We lead internal communications and support the organisation with facilities and maintenance services. We empower and equip our people (volunteers and employees) to be at their best every day to have a positive impact on cats.

The role of the Continuous Improvement Manager is to monitor and improve people team processes with the aim of making them as efficient as possible. You'll gather data, recommend options for change, implement and monitor the effectiveness of these changes. Research and analysis feature heavily in this role, you will map processes, recommend solutions, lead others and crucially make sure our people processes are customer centric and impactful in the work we do for cats.

You will be highly analytical and experienced in project coordination, using problem-solving skills to foresee obstacles and make decisions. You will have excellent communication skills, have the ability to influence, facilitate thinking and be adept at expressing complex ideas to enable and imbed change. If you have experience around business improvement and are passionate about putting the customer at the heart of our processes then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this position, please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you to submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
 

Job title: Operations Manager
Salary: Up to £42,778.65 plus excellent benefits
Location: Homebased
Job type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: End of Q3 2021
Hours per week: 35
Closing date: 10th February 2021
Virtual Interview date: 18th and 19th February 2021

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of 520 per day.

Like all organisations, at Cats Protection we have had to change the way we operate to ensure that we continue to be there for cats throughout the COVID pandemic whilst keeping our people safe.

We are now looking to recruit an operations manager on a fixed term basis, to help consolidate this new way of working whilst we assess our longer term needs and future strategy.

These field operations roles will be home based and take on shared responsibility for the day to day safe and effective operation and governance of our network of 35 centres and nearly 200 volunteer led branches across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Traditionally the scope of our field based team has been defined by geography, but with travel currently restricted that is not a consideration at this time. You will remotely lead a team of managers, some with responsibility for adoption centres and some managing the development of our volunteer led branches.

With a focus on collaboration, underpinned by excellent interpersonal skills, you will have a track record of effectively leading teams of both employees and volunteers. You will be comfortable and confident in leading innovation in a rapidly changing environment, based on your sound understanding of the current challenges of the UK animal welfare sector.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
 

Home based (Global)

Supporter Engagement at Animals Asia is expanding providing a rare chance to join our incredible team.  The Case for Support and Impact Manager is a new but vital role. It’s the role that turns some of the most ground-breaking animal welfare work in the world into products that donors want to fund. You will ensure our global fundraising team has information readily available that will help secure gifts and retain donors. It’s an exciting role that will require regular engagement with our programme team so you will often be the first person to hear of all the incredible work taking place on the ground – and it’ll be your job to write this up in a compelling, accurate way.  You’ll prepare annual cases for support and also quarterly progress reports across our wide programme areas covering the end of bear bile farming, ending elephant riding in Vietnam and ending the eating of cat and dog meat in Asia.

You’ll also manage the financial side of things – ensuring our products are priced accurately and all fundraisers are aware of all outgoing bids. This role would be ideal for somebody with a background in trust fundraising but that’s not essential. What is vital is that you can tell a story in a way that wins hearts and minds. You’ll need a heart for writing, but a head for numbers. You’ll be able to find your way confidently and efficiently around spreadsheets, often demystifying quite complex sets of accounts. As this role is home based, you will need to be one of life’s natural go-getters, full of drive, initiative and hunger.  If you love animals and fundraising, this is an absolute dream of a role in a charity that is loved by donors and employees around the world.  Join our family… be part of the end game.

Recruitment schedule and how to apply
To apply Please send CV’s with covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.    Closing date  Noon (GMT), Monday 8 February 2021 
Interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis.

To find out more  please see attched job pack
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every applicant.  If you have not heard from us by Friday 12 February, we will not be taking you forward in the application process.

Job title: Corporate Partnerships Account Manager
Salary: Up to £32,363.41 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate or homebased
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Closing date: 11 February 2021
Telephone interview dates: 17 - 19 February 2021
Virtual interview date: w/c 01 March 2021

Please note, this role can either be based from home or from the National Cat Centre in Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath. It will be working 35 hours per week (5 days).

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Account Manager to account manage and develop our largest partnerships, ensuring excellence in relationship management to the highest standard.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day!

Corporate Partnerships sits within the High Value Giving Team, working collaboratively across Income Generation. We work with a range of valued corporate partners and have ambitious plans to grow our sustainable net income each year to help the thousands of cats that need us.

You'll account manage, retain and develop our existing corporate partners. You'll develop creative and compelling corporate propositions, implement partner collaborations and promotional plans as well developing a stewardship and communications programme for existing partners.

We are looking for demonstrable experience of developing strong relationships with corporate partners, supporters, colleagues and other stakeholders. A self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, have the ability to problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills. In addition, the post holder will need a positive, resilient attitude, be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and will be flexible and adaptable. Experience of account managing corporate partnerships within a charity is desirable but not essential.

To apply for this position, please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you to submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
 

Established in 2018, RIFT Social Enterprise is a not-for-profit organisation which provides advice and support to marginalised individuals who are interested in becoming self-employed. These individuals predominantly have a conviction(s) including those who are in prison and due to be released within the next 6 months as well as those already in the community under the supervision of the Probation Service.

Our remote self-employment service acts as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all things self-employment related and includes pre and post-release one to one support and the delivery of business start-up webinars.

Due to growth we are looking for a dynamic, creative, enthusiastic and driven individual who is passionate about helping those who are disadvantaged.

Why RIFT?

• Salary of up to £50,000 DOE;
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service;
• Holiday purchasing scheme;
• Contributory pension scheme; and
• Passionate colleagues with great team spirit.

About the role

As Business Start-Up Manager you will be having initial telephone or video calls with people whilst they are in prison, advising them of the pros and cons of becoming self-employed and offering tailored advice. You will review the workbooks that they complete and provide written responses to their business plans. Once they are released into the community, you will assist them to overcome any barriers and support them in all aspects of their journey to self-employment.

You will be confident with diagnosing the needs of participants, understanding their challenges, career ambitions, strengths & development areas, and tailoring these to future self-employment roles. You’ll provide mentoring, coaching and will inspire individuals to achieve self-employment related goals.

It will be crucial for you to establish trust, build rapport and create strong relationships with the people you support. Using your strong networking skills, you will need to build a bank of resources that can be utilised when advising clients.

This role demands excellent organisational skills, the ability to effectively time manage and co-ordinate a diary whilst prioritising work demands.

About you

• Previous experience of providing business start-up advice and guidance to people with additional barriers is essential for this role.
• Previous experience of running your own business or being self-employed is preferable.
• You are aware of and understand the specific challenges facing prison leavers.
• Experience of delivery of self-employment/business start-up training courses.
• Ability to build a learner/job seeker's self-confidence, self-esteem and motivation to help them achieve their work-based goals and a lasting employment/career development.
• Able to work independently and self motivate.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong sense of ownership and takes responsibility for outcomes.
• Previous experience of leading a team.
• A qualification or proven experience in coaching/mentoring is desirable.
• IAG Level 3 qualification would be desirable.
• Demonstrates the RIFT Core Values to a high standard: Reliability, Integrity, Friendliness and Tenacity.

If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a two-page covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria for this role.

We’re dedicated to equal opportunities for all and we aim to ensure no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of, or is disadvantaged by, any conditions or requirements that aren’t justifiable, therefore please do let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made ahead of your interview.

RIFT Group is GDPR compliant. Please visit the RIFT Group website's careers page to view our Privacy Statement, which confirms how we collect, process and protect your personal data.

As College Manager and Academic Registrar, you will be a key player within the Waverley Abbey College team. Your role will play a significant part in delivering our mission of serving and equipping people in their calling/profession, and maintaining our excellent student satisfaction ratings.

You will have management responsibility for the services provided by the Registry and Course Administration teams as well as contributing to the wider leadership of the college as a member of the management team. Key tasks will include ensuring that college policies and procedures are implemented and regularly reviewed and that statutory returns are completed and submitted. In addition, you will approve budgeted payments and make sure that reports and data produced by the department are accurate and available on time.

To be successful in this vital role, in addition to a relevant degree level qualification and experience of managing services and administration functions, the job requires you to be equally at home reviewing and developing policies and procedures, and handling statistics and data. Experience of administration in a Higher Education setting and knowledge of virtual learning environments and student records systems would be beneficial.

Please note that this role carries an occupational requirement for the position to be filled by a committed Christian.

Are you an inspirational retailer looking for a great place to reach your full potential and make a difference with an exciting and expanding charity?

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. We care for around 9,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through our network of 21 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland. We never destroy a healthy dog.

With approximately 40 retail stores already across the UK and new stores opening almost weekly, Dogs Trust is the most rapidly growing charity retailer in the UK. With a broad range of donated and bought in products, we are looking for dynamic and flexible managers who have the customer and the charity at the heart of everything they do. 

Now you can be part of our next chapter. We're looking for a commercially minded Assistant Store Manager to be available 3 days a week to build and inspire a team of volunteers, take personal ownership for the performance of the store, maximise profits and deliver excellent customer service. In this varied and exciting role you will be instrumental in ensuring your store is a successful hub of the community, working closely with Rehoming Centres and representing the Dogs Trust brand.

Reporting to the Store Manager (and also covering their full-time duties when they are on leave), you will be part of a busy and dynamic retail environment that changes every day!

So, if you have retail experience and you're the kind of person who enjoys leading from the front, motivating people and driving sales through commercial awareness and inspirational customer service all whilst making a difference to the dogs in our care, apply now!

Are you an inspirational retailer looking for a great place to reach your full potential and make a difference with an exciting and expanding charity?

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. We care for around 9,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through our network of 21 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland. We never destroy a healthy dog.

With approximately 40 retail stores already across the UK and new stores opening almost weekly, Dogs Trust is the most rapidly growing charity retailer in the UK. With a broad range of donated and bought in products, we are looking for dynamic and flexible managers who have the customer and the charity at the heart of everything they do. 

Now you can be part of our next chapter. We're looking for a commercially minded Assistant Store Manager to be available 3 days a week to build and inspire a team of volunteers, take personal ownership for the performance of the store, maximise profits and deliver excellent customer service. In this varied and exciting role you will be instrumental in ensuring your store is a successful hub of the community, working closely with Rehoming Centres and representing the Dogs Trust brand.

Reporting to the Store Manager (and also covering their full-time duties when they are on leave), you will be part of a busy and dynamic retail environment that changes every day!

So, if you have retail experience and you're the kind of person who enjoys leading from the front, motivating people and driving sales through commercial awareness and inspirational customer service all whilst making a difference to the dogs in our care, apply now!

We are looking for an ambitious manager to take charge of our major growth plans to provide accommodation and employment for the homeless. Emmaus Bradford is a homelessness charity with a difference - we don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work and a sense of belonging. The key requirements of the job are:

• To develop and implement a capital fundraising strategy 
• To apply to suitable trusts and foundations for start-up funding
• To enhance and expand the retail offer and other income-generating activities
• To identify and acquire a suitable residential building 
• To launch the Emmaus Companion offer - providing home, work and support. 

We are looking for someone with experience in a senior managerment role with proven expertise in project management, fundraising and business development. Third sector experience and some knowledge of retail management are desirable.

Please refer to the application pack and job description for more details. 

Title - Retail Manager
Salary - £18,091 per annum
Hours/Contract - Full Time, 35 hours per week
Contract Type - Permanent
Based - Wallington
Closing date: 8th February 2021
Interview date: TBC

We are seeking a Store Manager with a strong retail background to join our Marie Curie team in our store in Wallington.

Our store manager is the most senior member of our team and will work closely with our retail district managers focusing on leading our people, products and culture, whilst driving sales and creating long term relationships with our customers.

You will be accountable for achieving maximum sales within the shop ensuring that direct costs are kept to a minimum. Using best charity retail practice, creative flair, and an ability to lead by example, you will enable the shop team to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities include maximising sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout in the shop and shop windows, ensuring that stock density is maintained, regular rotation of stock is carried out and that maximum realistic prices are obtained on donated items, in accordance with charity guidelines, as well as Bought in Goods.

Gift aid is a vital source of income from donated goods and you should ensure that this is maximised when dealing with customers and donors, ensuring that excellent customer service is provided at all times. You should also ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the shop including the sales floor, stock processing area, offices and communal areas. You and your shop team will support the Area Manager in suggesting and implementing local initiatives to maximise sales and generate stock donations.

You will also support the recruiting, training and management of staff and volunteers leading by example providing regular updates to everyone involved, sharing good practice and promoting charity procedures and guidelines.

If you have a flair for retail and a real passion to work for a charity that really does make a difference to people, day in, day out, we want to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

· Good interpersonal skills and a passion for our brand
· A driven individual, who strives to maximise profit through achieving targets
· Experience in retail management, as well as the coaching and development of staff
· Patience, empathy and the ability to lead the team by example
· A can do attitude, with a good level of English, Mathematics and computing skills
· An emotionally intelligent individual, who is eager to learn and develop in the role


What's in it for you:

· Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
· Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
· Season ticket loan
· Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
· Continuous development
· Industry leading training programmes
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Flexible Working

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Are you an inspirational retailer looking for a great place to reach your full potential and make a difference with an exciting and expanding charity?

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. We care for around 9,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through our network of 21 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland. We never destroy a healthy dog.

With approximately 40 retail stores already across the UK and new stores opening almost weekly, Dogs Trust is the most rapidly growing charity retailer in the UK. With a broad range of donated and bought in products, we are looking for dynamic and flexible managers who have the customer and the charity at the heart of everything they do. 

Now you can be part of our next chapter. We're looking for a commercially minded Assistant Store Manager to be available 3 days a week to build and inspire a team of volunteers, take personal ownership for the performance of the store, maximise profits and deliver excellent customer service. In this varied and exciting role you will be instrumental in ensuring your store is a successful hub of the community, working closely with Rehoming Centres and representing the Dogs Trust brand.

Reporting to the Store Manager (and also covering their full-time duties when they are on leave), you will be part of a busy and dynamic retail environment that changes every day!

So, if you have retail experience and you're the kind of person who enjoys leading from the front, motivating people and driving sales through commercial awareness and inspirational customer service all whilst making a difference to the dogs in our care, apply now!

Based: Hastings
Hours/Contract Type: Full time 35 hours per week, will include weekends
Salary: £16,438 to £17,457 depending on experience
Closing Date: 8th February 2021
Interview date: TBC

We currently have a rare opportunity for a talented individual to join the Marie Curie team as a Retail Manager at our Hastings store.

Using best charity retail practice and your creative flair, you will lead by example and enable the shop team to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities include maximising sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout in the shop and shop windows, ensuring that stock density is maintained, regular rotation of stock is carried out and that maximum realistic prices are obtained on donated items, in accordance with charity guidelines, as well as Bought in Goods.

You and your team will support the Area Manager in suggesting and implementing local initiatives to maximise sales and generate stock donations.

You will also support the recruiting, training and management of staff and volunteers leading by example providing regular updates to everyone involved, sharing good practice and promoting charity procedures and guidelines.

If you have relevant experience, a real flair for retail and a passion to work for a charity that really does make a difference to people every day, we would love to hear from you. Some experience of working with volunteers is advantageous but not essential as we will provide you with support and training.

As a Retail Manager based in our Hastings Marie Curie Charity Shop, you will be accountable for achieving maximum sales within the shop ensuring that direct costs are kept to a minimum. Using best charity retail practice, creative flair, and an ability to lead by example, you will enable the shop team to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.

What we are looking for:
· Strong retail experience
· Maximising sales
· Customer Service
· Stock rotation
· Managing and training a team
What's in it for you:
· Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
· Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
· Season ticket loan
· Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
· Continuous development
· Industry leading training programmes
· Employee Assistance Programme?
· Flexible Working

For an informat discussion about this role please contact Nicola Hyder, nicola,

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic criminal record check.

To review the full job description please click

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply

Job title: Deputy Centre Manager
Salary: £23,436.98 per annum plus Inner London Weighting
Location: North London
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 40
Closing date: 08 February 2021
Virtual Interview date: 22 February 2021

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a commitment to animal welfare and strong management skills to join our team as Deputy Centre Manager at our North London Adoption Centre.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of 520 per day.

Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. In 2019, 41,000 cats were rehomed and 2,500 more reunited with their owners. This success would not be possible without our dedicated team of employees and volunteers. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service.

We are looking for people who share our values of placing cats and their welfare first, never putting a healthy cat to sleep, valuing and respecting our volunteers, supporters and employees, providing the highest quality of service and being open and honest. As Deputy Centre Manager you will be tasked with managing our established North London centre in line with Cats Protection’s main aims of homing, neutering and educating. You will ensure the welfare of all cats in our care and ensure that all administrative and maintenance procedures are completed to a high standard that is in keeping with our vision.

The successful candidate will be a team leader or someone with experience as a supervisor, ideally within an animal welfare environment or organisation, preferably with cats. You will have knowledge of the prevention and control of infectious diseases in cats; be driven, positive and enthusiastic; have plenty of initiative and the ability to thrive under pressure. Great communication, interpersonal and organisation skills will be key and we are looking for someone with experience of line managing a diverse team. A flexible approach to working hours including the ability to work weekends will be required as all Centre employees are expected to work 50% of weekends and some evenings. This role involves the use of company vehicles to transport cats and so a full UK driving licence is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
 

Governance focused Branch Manager required to provide the direction, planning and leadership necessary to develop and deliver the Branch’s strategic goals and create a sustainable future for the Branch.

Working closely with the Operations Manager and The Board of Trustees to ensure that there are systems and structures in place to enable the Trustees to fulfil their legal and governance obligations, providing them with accurate information and advice to enable them to make informed decisions.

Ensuring that Branch policies and procedures are developed in accordance with the latest legal guidelines, approved by the Board of Trustees, communicated as necessary, implemented and adhered to for: -

• Animal Welfare and Rehoming
• Staff Management including recruitment, training, appraisals, and record maintenance
• Volunteer Management
• Health and Safety
• Income Generation including Fund Raising
• Finance and Administration
• Customer Service and Complaints
• Site and Visitor Management
• IT, including Branch Website & Social Media

A full job description and person specification is attached.

Covid 19 - Temporary working from home during the pandemic may be necessary.

The branch is open 7 days a week.  The successful applicant may be required to work on a regular day over the weekend.

Trustees meetings are usually held in the evenings.  Attendance at these meetings would be an essential part of the role. Meetings are curently held electronically due to Covid-19