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The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need. We feed the hungry, we support the homeless, we visit the lonely and we befriend the stranger. 

We operate over 40 community shops across England and Wales as well as having an online offering through channels such as eBay. Our charity shops are a major part of our support for local communities. They provide affordable goods and volunteering opportunities. They sell good quality preloved items at reasonable prices, play a significant role in the local reuse and sustainability agenda, and provide a visible presence of the Society. 

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a passionate Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our retail division at our shop in Holloway Road. This is an exciting opportunity to enable a shop to flourish with the help of your creativity and skills. You will work alongside a new Shop Manager in a role where your creativity and local knowledge is valued, and where you will be fully supported to succeed along with your shop.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to work 22.5 hours per week

Location = St. Vincent’s Holloway Road

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £14,192.10 per annum

Requirements = 2 satisfactory references

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes, cycle to work schemes, Perks at Work, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the shop manager to achieve income via shop sales, Gift Aid, donations, recycling, online selling and any other ethical routes in line with our values
• Support the shop manager to maximise Gift Aid and deliver a consistent percentage appropriate to the shop location and ensure all donors are asked if they can Gift Aid
• Support the shop manager to ensure adequate generation of good quality stock through local donations 
• Support the shop manager to recruit, train, lead and develop the shop team of Volunteers 
• Be a key holder for the shop/ building
• Support the shop manager with the shop’s social media channels within the guidance of the SVP values, in order to engage in the online community for the benefit of their shop and the SVP

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Retail experience
• Creativity
• A drive and passion for charity retail
• A good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV to hr@svp.org.uk. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete. If you have any further questions about the application process or would like to see a copy of the full job description, please contact HR on 01274 513045 (Ext: 3) . For any questions on the job role itself, please contact Tamzin Long on tamzinl@svp.org.uk 

If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please email hr@svp.org.uk.

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with the Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.

Closing Date for CV’s = 21st March 2024

Deadline for Application Forms = 25th March 2024

Interviews = 1st April 2024

We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early, when sufficient applicants have been received.

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances. 

The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need. We feed the hungry, we support the homeless, we visit the lonely and we befriend the stranger. 

We operate over 40 community shops across England and Wales as well as having an online offering through channels such as eBay. Our charity shops are a major part of our support for local communities. They provide affordable goods and volunteering opportunities. They sell good quality preloved items at reasonable prices, play a significant role in the local reuse and sustainability agenda, and provide a visible presence of the Society. 

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a passionate Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our retail division at our new shop in Leigh-on-Sea. This is an exciting opportunity to enable the shop to flourish with the help of your creativity and skills. You will work alongside a Shop Manager in a role where your creativity and local knowledge is valued, and where you will be fully supported to succeed along with your shop.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to work 15 hours per week

Location = St. Vincent’s Leigh-on-Sea

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £9461.40 per annum

Requirements = 2 satisfactory references

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes, cycle to work schemes, Perks at Work, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the shop manager to achieve income via shop sales, Gift Aid, donations, recycling, online selling and any other ethical routes in line with our values
• Support the shop manager to maximise Gift Aid and deliver a consistent percentage appropriate to the shop location and ensure all donors are asked if they can Gift Aid
• Support the shop manager to ensure adequate generation of good quality stock through local donations 
• Support the shop manager to recruit, train, lead and develop the shop team of Volunteers 
• Be a key holder for the shop/ building
• Support the shop manager with the shop’s social media channels within the guidance of the SVP values, in order to engage in the online community for the benefit of their shop and the SVP

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Previous retail experience.
• Excellent Communication, Customer service and Organisational skills.
• Good level of English, Maths and IT abilities.
• Team building skills
• Proactive, “can-do” approach to workload.
• Drive and passion for charity retail.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV to hr@svp.org.uk. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete. If you have any further questions about the application process or would like to see a copy of the full job description, please contact HR on 01274 513045 (Ext: 3) . For any questions on the job role itself, please contact Tamzin Long on tamzinl@svp.org.uk. 

If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please email hr@svp.org.uk.

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with the Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.

Closing Date for CV’s = 25th March 2024

Deadline for Application Forms = 29th March 2024

Interviews = TBC

We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early, when sufficient applicants have been received.

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances. 

The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need. We feed the hungry, we support the homeless, we visit the lonely and we befriend the stranger. 

We operate over 40 community shops across England and Wales as well as having an online offering through channels such as eBay. Our charity shops are a major part of our support for local communities. They provide affordable goods and volunteering opportunities. They sell good quality preloved items at reasonable prices, play a significant role in the local reuse and sustainability agenda, and provide a visible presence of the Society. 

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a passionate Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our retail division at our new shop in Leigh-on-Sea. This is an exciting opportunity to enable the shop to flourish with the help of your creativity and skills. You will work alongside a Shop Manager in a role where your creativity and local knowledge is valued, and where you will be fully supported to succeed along with your shop.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to work 22.5 hours per week

Location = St. Vincent’s Leigh-on-Sea

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £14192.10 per annum

Requirements = 2 satisfactory references

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes, cycle to work schemes, Perks at Work, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the shop manager to achieve income via shop sales, Gift Aid, donations, recycling, online selling and any other ethical routes in line with our values
• Support the shop manager to maximise Gift Aid and deliver a consistent percentage appropriate to the shop location and ensure all donors are asked if they can Gift Aid
• Support the shop manager to ensure adequate generation of good quality stock through local donations 
• Support the shop manager to recruit, train, lead and develop the shop team of Volunteers 
• Be a key holder for the shop/ building
• Support the shop manager with the shop’s social media channels within the guidance of the SVP values, in order to engage in the online community for the benefit of their shop and the SVP

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Previous retail experience.
• Excellent Communication, Customer service and Organisational skills.
• Good level of English, Maths and IT abilities.
• Team building skills
• Proactive, “can-do” approach to workload.
• Drive and passion for charity retail.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV to hr@svp.org.uk. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete. If you have any further questions about the application process or would like to see a copy of the full job description, please contact HR on 01274 513045 (Ext: 3) . For any questions on the job role itself, please contact Tamzin Long on tamzinl@svp.org.uk. 

If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please email hr@svp.org.uk.

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with the Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.

Closing Date for CV’s = 25th March 2024

Deadline for Application Forms = 29th March 2024

Interviews = TBC

We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early, when sufficient applicants have been received.

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances. 

The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need. We feed the hungry, we support the homeless, we visit the lonely and we befriend the stranger. 

We operate over 40 community shops across England and Wales as well as having an online offering through channels such as eBay. Our charity shops are a major part of our support for local communities. They provide affordable goods and volunteering opportunities. They sell good quality preloved items at reasonable prices, play a significant role in the local reuse and sustainability agenda, and provide a visible presence of the Society. 

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a passionate Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our retail division at our shop in Westcliff. This is an exciting opportunity to enable the shop to flourish with the help of your creativity and skills. You will work alongside a Shop Manager in a role where your creativity and local knowledge is valued, and where you will be fully supported to succeed along with your shop.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to work 22.5 hours per week

Location = St. Vincent’s Westcliff

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £14,192.10 per annum

Requirements = 2 satisfactory references

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes, cycle to work schemes, Perks at Work, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the shop manager to achieve income via shop sales, Gift Aid, donations, recycling, online selling and any other ethical routes in line with our values
• Support the shop manager to maximise Gift Aid and deliver a consistent percentage appropriate to the shop location and ensure all donors are asked if they can Gift Aid
• Support the shop manager to ensure adequate generation of good quality stock through local donations 
• Support the shop manager to recruit, train, lead and develop the shop team of Volunteers 
• Be a key holder for the shop/ building
• Support the shop manager with the shop’s social media channels within the guidance of the SVP values, in order to engage in the online community for the benefit of their shop and the SVP

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Previous retail experience.
• Excellent Communication, Customer service and Organisational skills.
• Good level of English, Maths and IT abilities.
• Team building skills
• Proactive, “can-do” approach to workload.
• Drive and passion for charity retail.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV to hr@svp.org.uk. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete. If you have any further questions about the application process or would like to see a copy of the full job description, please contact HR on 01274 513045 (Ext: 3) . For any questions on the job role itself, please contact Tamzin Long on tamzinl@svp.org.uk. 

If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please email hr@svp.org.uk.

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with the Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.

Closing Date for CV’s = 25th March 2024

Deadline for Application Forms = 29th March 2024

Interviews = TBC

We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early, when sufficient applicants have been received.

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) as our new Kitchen Assistant. The ideal candidates will be an enthusiastic and friendly person who has a passion for catering, a person who through an optimistic, proactive attitude and excellent food preparation, organisation and customer service skills will be able to support the Community Café Manager in providing outstanding service to all users of the café.

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about bringing their skills to advance our work tackling poverty in all its forms. This is a great opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to its staff. The St Vincent de Paul Society is accredited IIP at Silver level and is proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to work 12.5 hours per week

Location = Leeds

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £7884.50 per annum 

Requirements = 2 satisfactory references

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes, cycle to work schemes, Perks at Work, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Preparing and cooking meals (e.g. breakfasts, jacket potatoes, salads, toasted items, daily specials, soups and desserts). 
• Take responsibility for the smooth and safe running of the cafe to cover short term absence (holidays, training) of cafe manager.
• Taking orders, using a cash register and serving food/drinks.
• Washing dishes, clearing, wiping tables to ensure the café is kept clean.
• Helping the Community Café Manager with stock control & ordering.
• Serving Customers in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Completion of relevant paperwork: Cleaning Schedule, Café Float, Stock Sheets etc.
• Maintaining and adhering to all food hygiene standards / health and safety guidelines 
• Supporting the volunteers that work in the café and maintaining confidentiality regarding volunteers and centre users 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• A good level of English and Maths
• Previous experience within catering and customer service
• Excellent understanding of Food Hygiene guidelines, Allergen Awareness and Health & Safety
• Excellent food preparation, presentation, cooking and serving skills with the ability to handle multiple orders
• Great organisational skills with the ability to manage busy workloads and prioritise between conflicting demands

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV to hr@svp.org.uk. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete. If you have any further questions about the application process or would like to see a copy of the full job description, please contact HR on 01274 513045 (Ext: 3) . For any questions on the job role itself, please contact Caroline Kelly on carolinek@svp.org.uk 

If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please email hr@svp.org.uk.

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with the Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.

Closing Date for CV’s = 25th March 2024

Deadline for Application Forms = 29th March 2024

Interviews = 8th April 2024

We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early, when sufficient applicants have been received.

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) as our new Kitchen Assistant. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing a friendly, welcoming service to the clients of the St. Vincent’s Southend Centre café through the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals, drinks, sandwiches and snacks. Through a combination of catering and customer service skills you will provide excellent support to the Café Supervisor and volunteers alike in a thriving, variable work environment. 

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about bringing their skills to advance our work tackling poverty in all its forms. This is a great opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to its staff. The St Vincent de Paul Society is accredited IIP at Silver level and is proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to work 37.5 hours per week

Location = St. Vincent’s Southend

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £23,400 per annum 

Requirements = 2 satisfactory references

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes, cycle to work schemes, Perks at Work, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Preparing and cooking meals (e.g. breakfasts, jacket potatoes, salads, toasted items, daily specials, soups and desserts).
• Taking orders, using a cash register and serving food/drinks to customers in a helpful, friendly manner.
• Washing dishes, clearing, wiping tables to ensure the café is kept clean.
• Completion of relevant paperwork: Cleaning Schedule, Café Float, Stock Sheets etc.
• Helping the Community Café Manager with stock control & ordering. 
• Supporting the Café Supervisor and volunteers that work in the cafe

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Excellent food preparation, presentation, cooking and serving skills with the ability to handle multiple orders.
• Previous Catering and Customer Service experience.
• Great organisational skills with the ability to manage busy workloads and prioritise between conflicting demands.
• Excellent understanding of food hygiene and allergen guidelines, with an additional understanding of potential Health & Safety issues in a kitchen and wider workplace.
• Strong face to face communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle cash and use a till accurately.

The above list is not exhaustive and duties relevant to the post or the individual’s experience may be required from time to time. Variation may also occur to the duties, responsibilities and place of work at the request of your line manager without changing the general character of the post.  Any variation will always be discussed with the post holder and their line manager. 

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV to hr@svp.org.uk. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete. If you have any further questions about the application process or would like to see a copy of the full job description, please contact HR on 01274 513045 (Ext: 3). For any questions on the job role itself, please contact Daniel Cauchi on danielmc@svp.org.uk .

If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please email hr@svp.org.uk.

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with the Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.

Closing Date for CV’s = 25th March 2024

Deadline for Application Forms = 28th March 2024

Interviews = 9th April 2024

We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early, when sufficient applicants have been received.

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances.