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!

Are you an ambitious, experienced, commercial individual, with a track record of delivering growth?  Our incredible Hospice is looking for someone, to drive and shape our Retail business for the future, so that it delivers more, so that we can care for more patients with life limiting conditions.

Information about Isabel Hospice Trading

Isabel Hospice Trading Limited is a subsidiary of Isabel Hospice Limited (a registered charity).  The Charity provides outstanding care and support for patients with life limiting conditions and their families in East Herts. Our care is funded by various sources with a significant contribution from our Retail Business.  As such this is a very worthwhile and crucial role.  The Isabel Hospice Trading Company currently operates 16 shops across Eastern Hertfordshire and an e-commerce business across various platforms. Our ambition is to significantly grow our retail business so that we can provide more outstanding palliative care for all. 

About you

To apply for this role you will need:

• Experience of working in a small business, but not necessarily exclusively.
• Track record of successful commercial delivery, ideally in a multi-channel retail environment.
• Proven ability in analysing data to drive digital/store trading performance. Which is more essential than Charity experience. 
• Proven background in data reporting and KPI identification.
• Pragmatic problem solver in a constrained resource environment.
• Process driven, to successfully deliver change or enhancement.
• Sets an example as team leader, prepared to “muck in”, or “deep dive” as required.
• Excellent people skills and management experience. 
• Must be able to set clear measurable goals and objectives, for team review and critical path management.
• Understanding of the impact of the role on internal and external customers.
• Understands the role of “stock “in a charity and the need to generate the best value for clinical work.
• Good team worker, not a silo operator. Lateral thinker. Effective planner. 
• Inquisitive and constantly want to improve systems and procedures.
• Ability to work at a senior level with the Trading Board for approval.
• Proven resilience and management experience.
• Passion for the organisations charitable aims.

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is looking for a variety of retail professionals for our shops, in Westbury-on-Trym in Bristol and Yate in South Gloucestershire. 

Shop Management Roles
Location: Westbury-on-Trym & Yate
Hours: 16 – 40 hours per week (to be negotiated)
Salary: £18,700 - £21,210 FTE, plus performance bonus

We are preparing to open a large shop in Yate Shopping Centre, and are looking for a Shop Manager and one or two Assistant Managers to help us set it up and then run it for us. 

We’re looking for experienced retail managers who can help us set up our new shop, develop it and turn it into a high performing store, contributing to the charity’s income, raising our profile and becoming a focal point for the local community. You will need to be a good all-rounder, but most importantly you should share our values, be motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about helping our charity make a difference to local communities. 

We opened our Westbury-on-Trym shop in September 2020, and now need a part-time Assistant Manager to support the existing management team at this lovely and well supported, spacious shop. 

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 21st January 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process. 

No agencies please.

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.

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

Assistant Shop Manager

Permanent

22.5 hours per week [likely to be 3 days out of 7 days ]

£18,192 per annum - pro rata

Location - Cheltenham Shop

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Cheltenham shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.

We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instil an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.

It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children's Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced wildlife manager to be pivotal in developing a centre of excellent for wildlife rehabilitation in the South East.

You will be responsible for admissions, initial assessment of casualties and for developing individual care plans for each animal, leading to their eventual release. You will also be responsible for the development of protocols and operating procedures, driving best practice throughout the unit. 

If you are expecting to just ‘manage’ a wildlife unit, this role is not for you. You will be supported by a part time wildlife supervisor and a wildlife assistant at peak times, underpinned by volunteers, but you must be fully hands on in animal care.

We are not a sanctuary and every wild animal which comes to us has an expectation of release back to their natural environment. You must also be prepared to train and direct all of the staff and volunteers within the Unit and to liaise with our team of mobile animal rescue officers. 

You will help to shape the future of the care and rehabilitation of wildlife at Wadars. Our existing facilities restricts the number and type of casualties which can we can support. The new unit will enable us to deliver care at a significant level across multiple species. You will need to have the vision to see beyond our current offering and contribute to the overall design and development of the new wildlife unit.

We do not have a resident vet and you must be prepared to make decisions on a day to day basis regarding the welfare of each animal. It is therefore essential that you will have worked in a similar rescue and rehabilitation unit for at least five years of which, at least two years must have been as a manager or in a senior leadership position. We will also consider applicants from a veterinary background, providing you have management and extensive hands-on wildlife experience.

About Wadars

Set in the heart of the South Downs, Wadars Animal Rescue is a leading local charity and has been rescuing wildife and rehoming companion animals for over 50 years.

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 

An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and driven individual to lead the SIG Equinox Brighton Fulfilling Lives Team. The role involves line managing two frontline workers and working with local stakeholders to support the project to achieve its wider project systems change and learning outcomes.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience of working in the field of multiple and complex needs including line management. We are looking for experience of positive partnership working and collaboration, a creative and solution-focused attitude to managing risk and the ability to communicate with a wide range of different stakeholders.

The Fulfilling Lives Area Lead – Brighton will work with the frontline team to ensure safe and trauma informed endings for the project’s existing clients, as the Fulfilling Lives client-delivery work comes to an end in June 2021.

Fulfilling Lives, Complex Needs South East Project

The purpose of the National Lottery Community Funded Fulfilling Lives Programme is to bring about lasting change in how services work with people with multiple and complex needs.

As well as supporting people, the funding will evidence more effective and efficient ways for designing, commissioning and delivering support services for this group in the future.

The Social Interest Group (SIG) is a leading UK based charity, providing bespoke person centred social and health care solutions. Utilising strength-based models of working, we specialise in rehabilitation and supporting people who have complex needs, empowering them to achieve their full potential. We deliver social and health care services through our subsidiary charities SIG Penrose, SIG Equinox and SIG Investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• To line manage the Specialist MCN Workers and support them to carry out their duties as set out in their respective job descriptions.
• To coordinate and support frontline delivery of the Project in Brighton / East Sussex.
• To embed safe working practices including lone working procedures, adherence to safeguarding protocols, and dynamic risk management.
• To represent the delivery team on Systems Change Projects and commit to progressing the aims of the systems change work
• To explore, with the Specialist Workers, potential solutions and new models of working to better meet the needs of MCN clients according to the project’s priority areas
• To develop and share case studies which highlight both gaps & barriers and best practice for a range of audiences
• To monitor and report on the outcomes of the Delivery team via Inform data and quarterly contract monitoring process

Experience Required:

• Experience of assertive outreach with complex needs clients
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for social care and housing services
• Staff supervision and support
• Experience of recovery focused service provision
• Knowledge of Brighton services, systems and pathways
• Experience of effective multi agency working
• Knowledge of Dual Diagnosis and issues faced by MCN clients

Benefits of working with us:

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• Life Assurance

The Governance and Risk Manager plays a key role in ensuring that the Ri complies with its Byelaws and other regulatory requirements. The post-holder coordinates risk and governance (internal and external), administration activities, supports the Director of Finance to arrange and respond to Audit and Finance Sub Committees of the Board of Trustees, managing Ri Contract and Regulatory Compliance and oversees management of Ri projects. They are a central point of contact for risk and governance related matters for staff and external stakeholders. 

This is an exciting role that will suit someone who is organised, professional and with proven experience in a similar position and desire to develop and progress. As the successful candidate you will be able to plan and prioritise a varied work load and be used to working in a fast-paced environment with predictable workload peaks. You will be a proven communicator and able to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Paramount is your passion for good management, governance and commitment to supporting the work of the Ri.

This role is advertised as 28 to 35 hours per week, with the working pattern agreed at appointment stage. These hours would conventionally be worked over 4 or 5 full days although we are open to flexible working arrangements to suit the successful candidate. Please specify your preferred working hours on your application. This role would ordinarily be based in our offices in Mayfair but is currently based from home due to the Covid pandemic. 

About the Ri

The Ri is an independent charity dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone to think more deeply about science and its place in our lives. Founded over 200 years ago, our wonderful building, has been home to some of the most eminent scientists in history.

We provide science education and heritage activities for people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK and around the world. These activities include the world-famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES; public talks from the world’s greatest thinkers in our historic lecture theatre (currently via Livestream) and animations and films from our YouTube Channel which has approaching 1 million subscribers. 

Our other activities which we hope to resume soon are; a national programme of Masterclasses for young people in mathematics, engineering and computer science; hands-on science workshops in our L'oreal Young Scientist Centre; and the preservation of our scientific legacy through the Faraday Museum and archival collections. 

Interested?

To apply, please download a full job description and person specification, and click apply to attach your CV and a cover letter (of no more than 500 words) explaining why you want the job and how you meet the requirements in the person specification, no later than 9am on Thursday 28 January 2021.

We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a strong field of applicants so we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 1 Feburary 2021 via video call although we may interview sooner.

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. With nearly half a million members we are the largest charity dedicated to girls and young women in the UK, and one of the largest and leading youth charities. We are on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our 100,000 amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week. We have recently agreed our 2020+ strategy and begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people and volunteers at the heart of our organisation.

Girlguiding is recruiting a PR Manager to lead a bold and integrated PR and ambassadors programme to help us deliver Girlguiding’s new strategy. We want to help girls make their voices heard and appeal to more and a greater diversity of girls and potential volunteers so even more girls can benefit from our award-winning youth offer and the life changing opportunities guiding offers.

It’s a crucial time for girls and for Girlguiding as we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. We have an important, positive story to tell about our role in communities and how we support girls’ and young women’s wellbeing, offering them ways to stay connected, learn and have fun in guiding even through the most challenging of times.

We’re looking for someone with extensive experience of developing and delivering high impact, creative PR strategies to engage target audiences. They should have an excellent news sense, be able to produce high-quality press materials and integrated campaign plans, and be able to train and coach other team members to do the same. They will need to have extensive knowledge of the UK media, strong social media know-how, and an ability to anticipate and identify PR opportunities and trends relevant to Girlguiding to help us meet strategic goals. They will have experience of crisis and reputational risk management and managing celebrity ambassadors.

The post requires working outside of 9-5 office hours, such as evenings and weekends, to be part of the press on-call rota and to travel to other locations as necessary, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

We ask that you submit your CV, declaration form and supporting information as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications.

Interviews will be held remotely during the pandemic.

Research Interpretation Manager

Permanent

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

Closing date: 5 pm, January 29th 2021

Interviews: w/c 8th February 2021

Would you like to work on a unique evidence-based resource that plays a key role in advancing knowledge about preventable cancers?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on World Cancer Research Fund International’s Continuous Update Project (CUP). The CUP analyses global cancer prevention and survival research linked to diet, nutrition, physical activity and weight. Over the past year the project has been going through a transition period to set it up for the next phase of its development, scheduled to start in the spring of 2021.

As the Research Interpretation Manager you will play a key role in taking forward the next phase of the CUP. This will include project managing and leading on specific components of the work, as well as providing general support as part of the Secretariat. You will contribute to the development of the overall strategic approach and support the Head of Research Interpretation and the Director of Research in implementing the new strategy.

You will be educated to at least Masters degree level (with human nutrition and/or public health being the subject of either the undergraduate or postgraduate degree), have an understanding of epidemiology and biological mechanisms as applied to diet, nutrition, physical activity and weight and cancer, strong project management skills and experience of evidence synthesis and interpretation. 

This is a permanent role within the Science and Research Department at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International. WCRF International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe, the Americas and Asia and is responsible for cancer prevention science, policy, strategic and operational direction to the network charities. 

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Akademi is seeking an experienced admin professional to join the team as Administrative Manager. The role will support the smooth and efficient running of a viable and stable organisation with the Exec team and will be responsible for the management of our administrative requirements alongside coordination of Akademi’s Learning and Participation work, financial administration and communications support.

You will have demonstrable management experience preferably obtained in the administrative side of arts or charity sectors and a good working knowledge of financial management / bookkeeping and social media. Excellent written and communication skills are also expected alongside experience in project coordination. An interest in dance / performing arts is highly desirable. The Administrative Manager is first point of call of Akademi enquiries, and communications central for the entire team and associate artists, so being friendly, proactive, professional and efficient is crucial to the role. 

About Akademi

Akademi is a dynamic and future facing organisation, dedicated to redefining the parameters of South Asian dance as an art form. We connect South Asian dance with the wider contemporary arts sector and engage with social, political and cultural agendas to achieve real impact. Our areas of work include performances, learning and participation work, artist development programmes and bespoke curation for events.

SALARY: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

HOURS & OFFICE: Full-time (40 hours per week). Normal working hours are 10am – 6pm with one hour for lunch. In due course and when safe to do so, it is anticipated that Akademi will return to office working (based at Hampstead Town Hall, Belsize Park London). Until that time, this post is offered via remote working. Akademi will always consider flexible working requests. In the event of a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends, Akademi offers a Time Off in Lieu system.

START DATE: Ideally mid-March 2021

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18 February 5pm

Interviews will be held via Zoom on: Thursday 25 February

To apply, please download the full job description attached and send in your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification. Please also complete and send the confidential equal opportunities monitoring form.

Should you need this information in another format, or require reasonable adjustment, please contact us.

Akademi is committed to be an Equal Opportunities employer and recognises the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities. Any candidate who self-identifies as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, as a person of colour, and/or as genderqueer, and who meets the essential person specification, is guaranteed an interview. If you feel that this applies to you, please indicate in your application email.