Our current vacancies are listed below and include both paid and voluntary positions.
B-Attitude Youth Officer (National Office, London)
Salary: £13,911.40 including London Weighting
Part Time: 22.5 hours per week, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly skilled individual to work 3 days per week in the role of B-Attitude Officer as part of our Young Vincentians (YV) team.
You will have a national brief and be involved in supporting the growth and development of our B-attitude apostolate (14-18 years old) in parishes and schools respectively across England and Wales. You will be responsible for liaising with Young Vincentians Volunteer Development officers and schools and parishes to promote B-attitude resources, B-AttitudeLife webapp, as well as developing spiritual resources to support the formation of young teenagers. You will take a lead on taking forward our B-Attitude promotion strategy and will have direct experience of working with teenagers in a school/ college and/or parish context, a passion for the development of young people within the context of Catholic Social Teaching as well as a genuine empathy for the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
You will need to have excellent communication and networking skills, excellent IT skills, experience of developing leadership skills in young people, as well as the ability to inspire and engage teenagers and others.
For a more detailed job description and application pack please e-mail: moirad@svp.org.uk
Closing date: 3rd May 2019 Interviews: 15th May 2019
Youth SVP Officer (National Office, London)
Salary: £9,539.40 including London Weighting
Part Time: 15 hours per week, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
We are seeking to recruit a pro-active, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work 2 days per week in the role of Youth SVP Officer as part of our Young Vincentians (YV) team.
You will have a national brief and be involved in supporting the growth and development of our Youth SVP apostolate in schools and parishes respectively across England and Wales. You will be responsible for liaising with Young Vincentians Volunteer Development officers and schools and parishes to promote Youth SVP and developing spiritual resources to support the formation of young people. You will have direct experience of working with young people in a school and/or parish context and have a passion for the development of young people within the context of Catholic Social Teaching as well as a genuine empathy for the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
You will need to have excellent communication and IT skills, as well as creative flair and the ability to inspire young people and others.
For a more detailed job description and application pack please e-mail: moirad@svp.org.uk
Closing date: 26th April 2019 Interviews: 7th May 2019
Paid Opportunity
Digital Media Officer
37.5hrs per week – £24-£26k pro rata, depending on experience
If you'd like to use your digital skills and experience to help make a difference to the lives of people in need, this could be the role for you. We're seeking a creative, well organised and committed individual to join our busy and friendly Fundraising, Communications and Marketing team to help develope our use of digital media.
Benefits Package: 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, enhanced maternity pay and lots more. To find out more click the link below to see the full Job Description.
Do you have the skills and experience to fulfil this role? If so please email your CV and a covering statement to rachaelc@svp.org.uk and we'll be in touch if we'd like you to complete an application form. If you have any questions please contact Rachael Crookes on 0207 703 3030.
Closing date for applications: 29th April 2019. Interviews: week commencing 13th May 2019.
Digital Media Officer - Job description
Trusts Relationships Officer
37.5hrs per week – £24-£26k pro rata, depending on experience
If you'd like to use your skills and experience to help make a positive difference to the lives of people in need, this could be the role for you. We're seeking a dynamic, well organised and committed individual with excellent writing skills to join our busy and friendly Fundraising, Communications and Marketing team to help us build and maintain our relationships with trusts and foundations.
Benefits Package: 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, enhanced maternity pay and lots more. To find out more click the link below to see the full Job Description.
Do you have the skills and experience to fulfil this role? If so please email your CV and a covering statement to rachaelc@svp.org.uk and we'll be in touch if we'd like you to complete an application form. If you have any questions please contact Rachael Crookes on 0207 703 3030.
Closing date for applications: 29th April 2019. Interviews: week commencing 13th May 2019.
Trusts Relationship Officer - Job description
Membership Development Officer
15hrs per week – £20-£22½k pro rata, depending on experience
The St Vincent de Paul Society is seeking a part-time Membership Development Officers to work two days a week on recruiting volunteer members in:
- The Diocese of Brentwood (ie Essex and East London)
The SVP is a major international charity. Operating in 150 countries worldwide, it currently has 800,000 parish-based members who provide practical help to those in need through local community action. However, the number of people who can be helped by the SVP depends on the number of members we have, so we are keen to increase our membership base.
The Membership Development Officers will focus on recruiting new members in Brentwood so should, ideally, be based in that area, however there is also an opportunity to work based out of the National Office in Waterloo on occasions. You will be an enthusiastic, energetic and persuasive person with excellent written and verbal communication skills, be highly organised and computer literate. You will have experience in presenting to an audience, ideally using PowerPoint. You will need to work weekends and evenings as required within the contracted hours and travel within the geographical region covered by the post.
Applications are invited from individuals who can empathise with the Society’s ethos and work and who have a good understanding of the structure of the Catholic Church.
For an application pack and further details contact Jon Cornwall on 07703 321689 or
e-mail: JonC@svp.org.uk.
Closing date: 18th March 2019. Interviews: week commencing 25th March 2019.
Volunteer Opportunities (London SE1)
We are currently looking for volunteers to fulfil the following roles at our National Office based near Waterloo, London. We will reimburse your travel costs up to a maximum of £10 per day.
Volunteer Database Assistant (London SE1)
We are currently looking for a Volunteer to assist the Database Officer based at our offices near Waterloo, London.
Maintaining a database of over 10,000 people can be a challenge. The volunteer database assistant will help with the following:
- Maintaining records
- Entering new records
- Making amendments
- Making phone calls
- Filing documents
If you can spare 1 day or more per week, please complete this volunteer application form and email it to teddyc@svp.org.uk.
Travel expenses up to a maximum of £10 per day will be paid.
Volunteer Office Assistant – Youth Department (London SE1)
Help young people to make a difference in society with their own charitable works, whilst gaining great experience in a third sector organisation.
Key tasks include:
Providing support in the day to day work of a large charity, in support of its various projects, which includes: answering phones, data input, filing, research, arranging meetings and general admin;
Planning, creating and implementing social media campaigns on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well as emerging social platforms;
Assisting with Fundraising
Other ad hoc duties & office administration.
The position is for a minimum of 1 day a week and starts immediately with a maximum claim of £10. For more information download the following document:
Design Volunteers (Publications) - London SE1
National Office, London
2/3 days per week – 10.00am – 4.00pm
Remuneration: Travel expenses up to a maximum of £10 per day will be paid.
To assist with the production of SVP publications, including:
Annual Report
Friends Newsletter
Staff Newsletter
Other leaflets, flyers and posters
It is necessary that applicants are able to use Quark and Photoshop.
Please contact Ken Madine at kenm@svp.org.uk for an application or for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities (UK-wide)
We are currently looking for volunteers to fulfill the following roles at locations throughout the country.
Community Shop Volunteers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
Shop volunteers of varying descriptions and skills are currently required at our Community Shops across the country. All aspects of work involved with running a busy Community Charity Shop including: sorting and pricing, stock preparation and replenishment, cash handling and serving customers, merchandising and display, etc.
Collection/Delivery Volunteers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
Collection and delivery volunteers are needed to assist the driver in collecting donations and delivering from the shop.
Driver Volunteers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
Volunteer drivers are needed to cover and support the regular driver on the van, assist in offering weekend/evening collections and deliveries. Use of own car would be an advantage.
Electrical Appliance Engineers & PAT Testers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
Electrical appliance engineers and PAT testers are needed to test and/or refurbish white goods and small electrical appliances prior to sale in the shop.
All of the shop positions listed above are unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed and tea and coffee provided as well as staff discount on items sold in the shops. Hours are flexible, with varying shift options, working around when volunteers are available to help. Full training is provided. To apply, email Tony Nolan at tonyn@svp.org.uk for further information.