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

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

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

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

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

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

What we can offer you:

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

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

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

Closing date: 07 October 2021

Virtual interview date: 14 October 2021

This is an exciting role working with a Deputy Shop Manager and a volunteer team. We are looking for an experienced retail manager who will show a passion and flair for retail and the ability to organise and get the most out of a volunteer team.

Shop Manager Requirements:

You will work with the Deputy Shop Manager to create plans to maximise income for the charity and will be able to demonstrate how you have worked in the community to promote a cause or an organisation. Organisational and delegation skills are vital to ensure consistency of operation when you are away from the shop.

The position is offered for 28 hours per week to include Saturdays on a rota basis alongside the requirement to work flexibly with local shops when necessary. Working knowledge of Health & Safety and basic IT skills are essential.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join us and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with Young Lives vs Cancer.

Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

About Young Lives vs Cancer:

Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. Young Lives vs Cancer is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families, and provides them with clinical, practical, emotional and financial support. You can be a part of helping them cope with cancer and get the most out of life.

What we offer:

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 28 per week
Salary: £14,632 actual per annum plus benefits

Closing Date: 8 October 2021
Interview Date: 14 October 2021

You may have experience of the following: Store Manager, Branch Manager, Shop Manager, Assistant Shop Manager, Charity, Retail, Third Sector, Supervisor, Business Development, Charities, Volunteer, Voluntary Sector, Assistant Store Manager, NFP, etc.

Ref: 103 140

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

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

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

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

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

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

What we can offer you:

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

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

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

Closing date: 10 October 2021

Virtual interview date: 19 October 2021

Shop Manager (Burton on Trent) (TRD3101)

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Deputy Bookshop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy bookshop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business. The role of the bookshop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people.

Deputy bookshop Managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.  Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day. 

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills. (E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E) 
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

Shop Manager (Oxford) (TRD3121)

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

Job Title: Retail Donation and Shop Distribution Centre Manager

Responsible to: Assistant Head of Retail

Hours of work 35 hours over seven days

Place of work   Martin House Retail Hub and in the Community

Overall purpose of the role

To effectively support the Retail Shops with the delivery of stock, supplies and storage through a team of Staff and volunteers.  To actively arrange and support stock collections from Donors and corporate supporters, maintain these relationships. Achieve annual targets as agreed with the Assistant Head of Retail.  Act as an Ambassador for Martin House Children’s Hospice within the local community.

Tasks and duties

• To take day to day responsibility for the running of the Retail Hub and Donation Station, meeting targets and actively working towards increasing sales across Retail.
• Maintain physical condition of the Donation Station and Stock Storage by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment and making sure repairs are done, where necessary.
• To hold each member of the Martin House team in positive regard and to foster a culture of respect and consideration between all staff and volunteers.
• To support the Retail Leadership Team with the day to day responsibility for the running of the Martin House Shops, through maintaining strong stock levels and safe storage actively work towards increasing sales.
• To ensure that any goods collected comply with the Trading Standards Regulations.
• To manage the day to day responsibility for the running of the retail van operation, managing the volunteer drivers to complete daily deliveries to shops and collections from Donors.
• To be responsible for the Martin House donation station operating on a daily basis from the Retail Hub to ensure all stock is dealt with effectively and gift aid achieved.
• To transport all donated stock to our Donation Station from our regular sources, Martin House Shed and ensure its correct safe storage
• To ensure and be responsible for the goods movement between the Retail Hub and the Martin House shops. This includes both new and donated stock, as well as supplies such as stationery and photocopying, wrapping materials and Christmas cards.
• To actively recruit, support, train and manage volunteers providing supervision to ensure they work within their defined role and that there is sufficient cover throughout the week.
• To manage voluntary van drivers and drivers’ mates and ensure they are appropriately trained in any given task.
• To cover the adjoining Furniture showroom for holidays and busy times
• To take responsibility for ensuring health, safety and security of staff, volunteers and Retail Hub premises. 
• To inform Assistant Head of Retail of any complaints, accidents or untoward occurrences in the warehouse. 
• To be the keyholder of the Retail Hub and ensure security of the premises.
• To ensure daily vehicle checks are carried out by the van drivers.
• To ensure all drivers, staff and volunteers wear provided PPE i.e. safety shoes and fluorescent jacket whilst on duty.
• To report any information regarding driving accidents, incidents, offences or cautions from the team to the Assistant Head of Retail.
• To ensure all Martin House vehicles are kept clean and tidy.
• To be responsible for moving goods between the Donation Centre, Shops and Customer’s home through arranged deliveries, including new and donated stock.
• To work with the local community to ensure a continuous flow of good quality stock. To ensure a robust rotation and storage of stock in a safe manner. 
• To work alongside the eBay Team to ensure all High value or unusual Donations are seen to maximise the Retail Income.
• To actively promote the Martin House Gift Aid system to all supporters and customers and to train all volunteers to do the same.
• To support the Fundraising Department by promoting events and the lottery in the local community and train staff and volunteers to do the same.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Health & Safety

• To be aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.
• To report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents to a Deputy Head of Care and Clinical Services.
• To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal.
• To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to remain updated.
• To work in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and care for the children.
• To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car. These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them.  Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Staff who support Martin House volunteers are expected to

• Carry out effective inductions for new volunteers in your department
• Lead and guide volunteers, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your volunteers appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Ensure your volunteers have access to some personal time with you on a regular basis
• Ensure that your volunteers have an annual opportunity to reflect on their volunteering role with you
• Support appropriate volunteer learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your volunteer team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new volunteers within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Support the Manage performance issues with volunteers fairly and sensitively, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate

Every year, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) provides care and treatment for more than 100,000 people of all ages who need their services for mental and long-term physical health conditions.

As an NHS Charity, it is Head to Toe’s mission to help CPFT provide the very best care and experience for patients. Working across the Trust and in the community, we invest in charitable projects that our NHS staff and patients tell us they need, to help enhance their treatment and improve their wellbeing - ensuring that people have the tools, resources, and support to live well, regardless of their physical or mental health diagnosis.

We proactively work with the public, organisations, and other charities to raise the profile of our NHS services, and to ensure that the wider community benefits from our knowledge, expertise and support.

This is an exciting time to join Head to Toe, as you will have the opportunity to help shape our Charity and make a lasting difference to people with mental and physical health problems in our local area.

This post is a fixed-term, 12 month contract (maternity cover), for an experienced, highly qualified and competent charity professional with broad experience and a skill-set to complement managing the operations of a charitable organisation.

The post holder will be able to quickly establish themselves within the CPFT management structure, able to negotiate and influence at senior levels within the organisation, working closely with colleagues from a range of backgrounds including executive team, senior management, clinicians, key stakeholders and other staff in the provision of the Charity’s strategic aims.

The interim Charity Manager will also lead on organisational fundraising for major projects - particularly the ground-breaking new Cambridge Children’s Hospital, and its ambitious £100m fundraising campaign.

Shop Manager (Heathfield) (TRD3113)

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

As Manager, this role has overall responsibility for the leadership and efficient and cost-effective operation of the historic Victoria Hall in the centre of Sheffield, enabling the realisation of the business/development plan through a programme of income generation and effective project management.

The Foundry Sheffield is a registered charity (CIO) which took over the management of the building in 2015.  Our core values are:

• Providing a safe space with good, accessible facilities
• Demonstrating a bias for the poor, disadvantaged and those who feel marginalised
• Modelling positive and respectful relationships with our partners, leaseholders, licensees, stakeholders and clients
• Providing a high standard of hospitality and welcome.

This role will act as The Foundry's principle representative in external relations and communications, having regard to the centrality of the charity's relationship with the Methodist Church.

As well as having relevant senior level experience of managing staff and leading teams, you must be able to demonstrate experience in managing complex revenue and capital budgets. A successful track record in securing funding and generating income is essential, as is excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiating skills.  An ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to a wide range of different audiences is a key requisite to this role.

Are you looking for a new retail challenge? Then we have the opportunity for you!

You should be able to demonstrate experience working within the retail sector, ideally charity, although not essential, be a strong proactive leader with the ability to effectively manage both a shop and the team.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the shop; recruiting, training, motivating, managing and supporting a loyal and committed team of volunteers along with generating donations; display and merchandising; managing stock deliveries and collections; record keeping and cash handling.

You should be able to offer the following qualities:

* Experience in a supervisory position within the retail sector
* The ability to work under pressure and prioritise a changing workload
* The ability to drive sales and achieve income targets
* Personable, hands on and committed to achieving the highest retail standards
* Good communication and customer service skills are essential

This is a full time, permanent role with a competitive salary.

A flexible approach to working will be required as the shop is open seven days per week.

Starting salary - c £23,000 dependent on experience

Do you have great leadership skills, a flair for visual merchandising and the ability to spot the value of goods and price them accordingly? Then join Shelter as a Shop Manager in our Boutique by Shelter charity shop in Clapham Common.

 *This role is being advertised as Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.

About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

What is Boutique by Shelter?
For us, it's a new direction - a unique chain of shops focused on higher end/designer items, with interiors designed by Wayne Hemingway that bring a modern, trendy retail space to the high street. For you, it's the chance to get in at the start of an exciting new initiative that will be challenging and rewarding and is set to be the next big thing in charity retail.

How do we describe a Community Shop Manager?
Someone who has worked in a high-pressure environment, is creative, self-sufficient and can easily adapt to change, often at the last minute. These are high turnover shops in affluent areas where the need to produce sales figures is key, so commercial awareness should also definitely be one of your attributes.

What will I be doing?
The role will be varied and provide you with stimulating and satisfying work. Indeed, there's no such thing as a “typical day”. Continually seeking opportunities to engage with the local community e.g. other retailers, schools, churches or the local food bank and increase your shop's contribution to Shelter's cause will be key. We'll also rely on you to develop your team's (including volunteers) interest and passion in merchandising the shop to attract customers and donors through the door, as well as their knowledge of Shelter and its work.

What sort of people are you looking for?
Commercially aware, inspiring, enterprising and influential individuals who are willing to roll up their sleeves and lead by example - people with lots of creativity, great visual merchandising skills and the ability to thrive even when under pressure. You'll also need proven experience of managing, recruiting and developing a team of staff and volunteers and a track record of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role.

What are the benefits?
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don't have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week Monday to Sunday

Holloway Road, London

Closing date: 7th October 2021 at 11.30pm

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has experience of managing a team and can demonstrate how they have empowered and motivated that team beyond expectations. With the added experience of being able to recruit and develop a diverse team, in particular volunteers, you may be exactly what we are looking for to join us in this role as Shop Manager* at our Holloway Road shop which has previously been voted the best charity shop in the country in the Charity Retail Awards!

 *This role is being advertised as Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.

What are the benefits?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don't have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Your role will be varied and will challenge you, but will provide you with stimulating and satisfying work. Our Community Shop Managers do not have a typical day and that's because they are continually seeking different opportunities to engage with the local community and increase their shops contribution to Shelter's cause. This could be through local community links, such as with other retailers, schools, churches or the local food bank.

You will develop and encourage your own and your team's interest and passion in merchandising the shop to attract those customers and donors through the door as well as continually developing your own and your team's knowledge of who Shelter are and what we do.

It goes without saying that your volunteers, under your leadership, will run an exceptional shop that will raise as much money as possible for Shelter's work.

How do I demonstrate I am who you are looking for?

You will need to address and provide examples of the following in your application and at interview:

• Experience of managing a team of staff and or volunteers, including recruitment and development of that team
• Experience of providing excellent customer service, preferably in a face-to-face role
• Experience of being enterprising and innovative

How do we describe our Community Shop Managers?

If we were to describe our Community Shop Managers in 4 key words, they would be Confident, Inspiring, Enterprising and Influential. Our Community Shop Managers are happy to roll up their sleeves and lead by example and their aim is to develop and empower their team.

At Shelter we value our people and the skills and expertise they can bring to their role to help further Shelter's cause. As a Community Shop Manager, how you manage people is the most important skill we are looking for and it will be critical to your success in this role.

How is this all possible?

It's simple, with a strong, motivated and committed volunteer shop team behind you, anything is possible!

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

FULL TIME, FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL DECEMBER 2022

Sherman Theatre wishes to appoint a Sherman 5 Manager to work with the Sherman 5 Coordinator to deliver a wide ranging programme of initiatives to support members. Sherman 5 is all about breaking down barriers and making Sherman Theatre as open and accessible as possible, supporting people to overcome any personal or practical barriers that are stopping them from coming to the theatre

Closing date: 12noon on Wednesday 13 October 2021

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 20 October 2021

We are looking to add to the diversity of our workforce and would therefore particularly welcome applications from communities who are currently under represented in our team. Our building is accessible both Front of House and backstage. 

Sherman Theatre is funded by Arts Council of Wales. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and a Registered Charity.

CONTRACT LLAWN AMSER, TYMOR PENODEDIG TAN FIS RHAGFYR 2022

Mae Theatr y Sherman yn dymuno penodi Rheolwr Sherman 5 i weithio gyda Chydlynydd Sherman 5 i ddarparu rhaglen eang o fentrau i gefnogi aelodau. Mae Sherman 5 yn canolbwyntio ar gael gwared ar rwystrau a sicrhau bod Theatr y Sherman mor agored a hygyrch â phosib, gan gefnogi pobl i oresgyn unrhyw amgylchiadau personol neu ymarferol sy’n eu rhwystro rhag dod i’r theatr.

Dyddiad cau: Hanner dydd, ddydd Mercher 13 Hydref 2021

Cynhelir y cyfweliadau ddydd Mercher 20 Hydref 2021

Rydyn ni’n awyddus i ychwanegu at amrywiaeth ein gweithlu, felly rydyn ni’n croesawu ceisiadau gan gymunedau sy’n cael eu tangynrychioli yn ein tîm ar hyn o bryd yn benodol. Mae ein hadeilad yn hygyrch i gyrraedd Blaen y Tŷ a chefn llwyfan. 

Ariennir Theatr y Sherman gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru. Rydym yn ymroddedig i Gyfleoedd Cyfartal ac yn Elusen Gofrestredig.

Job Title Furniture Showroom and Shop Manager

Responsible to Assistant Head of Retail

Hours of work 35 hours per week over 7 days

Place of work Martin House Retail Furniture Showroom at Thorp Arch Wetherby LS23 7FJ

Overall purpose of the role

To effectively manage the Martin House Retail Furniture Showroom by supervising staff and ensuring efficient operational activities and achieving high Health and Safety standards in both Showroom and Stock storage.  Achieve annual income targets as agreed with the Head of Retail. 

Tasks and duties

• To take day to day responsibility for the running of the Furniture Showroom and Stock storage, meeting sales targets and actively work towards increasing sales.
• Maintain physical condition of the Furniture Showroom and Stores by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment and making sure repairs are done, where necessary.
• Maintain Showroom, Storage and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational and personnel policies and procedures.
• To ensure that any goods collected comply with the Trading Standards Regulations.
• To be responsible for moving goods between the Showroom, Storage and Customer’s home through arranged deliveries, including new and donated stock.
• To actively recruit, support, train and organise volunteers and staff providing supervision.
• To be responsible for ensuring health, safety and security of staff and volunteers on the Showroom/ Storage and any other premises.
• To inform Assistant Head of Retail of any complaints, accidents, incidents, offenses or untoward occurrences in any areas of reasonability.
• To be the named key holder of the Showroom/stores and ensure the security of the premises.
• To ensure daily vehicle checks are carried out by the van drivers.
• To ensure all drivers, staff and volunteers wear provided PPE i.e. safety shoes and fluorescent jacket whilst on duty.
• To work with the local community to ensure a continuous flow of good quality stock.

• To attractively display stock on the shop floor and ensure a robust rotation of stock in a safe manner.  To analyse sales in each area and adjust sales areas accordingly.
• To work with the Assistant Head of Retail on a competitive pricing strategy to ensure profit maximisation and train the team accordingly.
• To actively promote the Martin House Gift Aid system to all supporters and customers and to train all staff and volunteers to do the same.
• To comply with financial procedures at the Showroom / Storage. 
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required.
• To cover the adjoining Retail Hub for holidays and busy times 

Health & Safety

• To be aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.
• To report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents to a Deputy Head of Care and Clinical Services.
• To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal.
• To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to remain updated.
• To work in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and care for the children.
• To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car. These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them.  Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an (INSERT LEVEL OF DBS AND BARRING) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Staff who support Martin House volunteers are expected to

• Carry out effective inductions for new volunteers in your department
• Lead and guide volunteers, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your volunteers appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Ensure your volunteers have access to some personal time with you on a regular basis
• Ensure that your volunteers have an annual opportunity to reflect on their volunteering role with you
• Support appropriate volunteer learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your volunteer team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new volunteers within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Support the Manage performance issues with volunteers fairly and sensitively, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate