Our current vacancies are listed below and include both paid and voluntary positions.
Head of Membership
We are currently recruiting for a Head of Membership to join our National Office team. This opportunity would suit a positive individual with a good understanding of Catholic Church structures who is excited by the prospect of enabling Catholics to participate in the social mission of the Catholic Church in England and Wales through the Vincentian lay vocation.
Working Hours = 37.5 per week
Contract = Permanent
Location = London (Other locations would be considered with travel to London on a minimum of 2 days per week)
Salary = Competitive
Application Deadline: 19th August 2018 Interviews: 4th September 2018
Click here for further details of the role.
Young Vincentians Programme Manager
We are seeking to recruit a pro-active, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to the post of:
Young Vincentians Programme Manager - £30k pa. Permanent. Based at London Office + national travel.
To manage four apostolates that enable young people to participate in the mission of the SVP.
Main responsibilities include:
- Operational management
- Strategy
- Line & budget management
- Programme development & management (managing several projects)
The successful candidate will have to meet the essential person specifications as well as key competencies. Applications are invited from individuals who can empathise with the Society’s ethos and work and who have a good standard of written and spoken English.
Download our application pack, which includes a job description, here.
Please email CV, completed application form, equal ops form and a covering letter to: hr@svp.org.uk & cc: youngvincentians@svp.org.uk
Deadline for applications: Friday 7th September 3.00pm
Interviews: Week commencing 10th September
Start date: ASAP
National Volunteer Co-ordinator
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a National Volunteer Co-ordinator to join our fantastic team based in various sites across the Country. There is an option for the role to work out of Bradford or London but Newcastle would be a consideration.
You will be responsible for the overall delivery of our volunteer strategy which will include managing the end to end volunteer lifecycle across our offices, shops and community support projects. The ideal candidate will have solid experience managing volunteers and placements as well as a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards and must be able to travel to various sites on a regular basis across England & Wales. Main sites being in Leeds, Bradford, London and Newcastle.
Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday.
Contract = 3 year fixed term contract
Salary = £28,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience
Location = Bradford or London - Newcastle will be considered.
Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, child care vouchers, enhanced maternity pay and lots more.
The main duties of the Volunteer Co-ordinator will involve –
- Assist with recruiting new volunteers through various channels across England & Wales to gain a rich and varied volunteer base (holding stalls, advertising, presentations and networking)
- Establish, build and maintain networking relationships with key contacts from job centres, schools and other agencies
- Regularly review and update SVP policies and procedures
- Develop training materials for induction and ongoing development
- Establish and develop a volunteer’s recognition scheme co-ordinating internal and external events
- Maintain records and data carrying out regular audits
- Support with the development of a volunteer website providing self-serve options
The successful Volunteer Co-ordinator will have experience working in a successful charity. It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following –
- Existing volunteer co-ordination experience including managing and recruiting volunteers
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills
- Passion to achieve and exceed targets
- Good organisational and time management skills working in a fast moving environment
- Ability to adhere to health and safety, HR and safeguarding policies and legislations
- Drive, enthusiasm and ambition to succeed
- Empathy with the Society’s ethos and values
In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support and guidance with the opportunity to progress.
For an application pack please email charlottef@svp.org.uk with a copy of your CV.
Closing date: 12 September 2018
Interviews: Bradford 26th Sept 2018 and London 27th Sept 2018.
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.