Paid Positions
We are currently seeking to fill the following paid vacancies at our National Office, based near Waterloo, London (SE1), and other locations across the country.
Our current vacancies are listed below and include both paid and voluntary positions.
Paid Positions
We are currently seeking to fill the following paid vacancies at our National Office, based near Waterloo, London (SE1), and other locations across the country.
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
Homebased, SE1 London
Reports to: Director of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing
Closing date: 5 October 2020
An excellent opportunity for a bright, passionate Social Policy Manager to build a social policy presence for the St Vincent de Paul Society. You will work for an organisation which works across a variety of community-based projects as well as offering a national befriending network. You will be responsible for helping to shape the Society’s response to emerging policy trends which impact on the lives of the disadvantaged and marginalised, in particular in the policy areas relating to old age, socio-economic poverty, food poverty and criminal justice/ex-offenders.
You will ensure that the Society articulates itself via clear and consistent policy messages, enhancing our reputation with a range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will want to champion the needs of the disadvantaged, be excited to showcase our work and be keen to develop the Society’s expertise in a range of policy areas reflecting our broad portfolio.
You will be an experienced policy influencer and creative thinker who can manage research projects and communicate research findings in compelling ways. You will develop and maintain a network of productive external relationships and partnerships including politicians, officials and other stakeholders.
This role sits within the Communications team and will play an important role in supporting our ambitious plans to create long term change to improve the lives of those we seek to help.
Purpose
To build a social policy presence for the SVP, ensuring that we can improve our services, influence public policy, raise our profile and improve the lives of those we seek to help
Key responsibilities
Any other task which may reasonably undertaken within the scope of this position
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.
Person specification
Essential
Desirable
Volunteer Opportunities (National Office)
We are currently looking for volunteers to fill the following roles at our National Office based near Waterloo, London (SE1). We will reimburse your travel costs up to a maximum of £10 per day.
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:
If you can spare 1 day or more per week, please email volunteering@svp.org.uk.
Travel expenses up to a maximum of £10 per day will be paid.
This volunteer role will assist with the production of SVP publications, including:
It is necessary that applicants are able to use Quark and Photoshop.
2/3 days per week: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Remuneration: Travel expenses up to a maximum of £10 per day will be paid.
Please contact Ken Madine at kenm@svp.org.uk for an application or more information.
Volunteer Opportunities (UK-wide)
We are currently looking for volunteers to fill the following roles at locations throughout the country.
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:
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
This position is unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed. We also offer tea/coffee and 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 volunteering@svp.org.uk for further information.
Collection and delivery volunteers are needed to assist the driver in collecting donations and delivering from shops.
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
This position is unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed. We also offer tea/coffee and 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 volunteering@svp.org.uk for further information.
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.
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
This position is unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed. We also offer tea/coffee and 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 volunteering@svp.org.uk for further information.
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.
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
This position is unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed. We also offer tea/coffee and 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 volunteering@svp.org.uk for further information.
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