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.
A great opportunity has arisen for a Fundraising Manager to join our dynamic fundraising team in London. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, you will have a passion for fundraising, a personable style and an understanding of the role of fundraising in advancing a charity’s mission.
Reports to: Head of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: London
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank and statutory holidays
Key objectives:
- Lead and manage the Trusts and Legacies team
- Contribute to the development of the Society’s integrated fundraising strategy
- Work closely with our community support centres and projects to support their fundraising
About you
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience
- Proven experience in fundraising and strategy development
- Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Office suite and databases
- A good communicator, both written and verbal and excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of managing productive relationships with trusts and foundations
If you have the relevant skills and experience with a passion for the work we do, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you want to work with us and what you can bring to the role. If your skills, experience and motivation align well with the person specification, we'll send you a full job description and application form. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 17 February.
Application deadline: 10pm, 6th February 2020
If you have any further questions, please call Ken Madine, Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, on 0207 703 3030 or get in touch via email at kenm@svp.org.uk.
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:
- Maintaining records
- Entering new records
- Making amendments
- Making phone calls
- Filing documents
If you can spare 1 day or more per week, please get in touch with our National Volunteer Coordinator via email at lyndseyb@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:
- Annual Report
- Friends Newsletter
- Staff Newsletter
- Other leaflets, flyers and posters
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:
- Sorting and pricing
- Stock preparation and replenishment
- Cash handling and serving customers
- Merchandising and display
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 our National Volunteer Coordinator at lyndseyb@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 our National Volunteer Coordinator at lyndseyb@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 our National Volunteer Coordinator at lyndseyb@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 our National Volunteer Coordinator at lyndseyb@svp.org.uk for further information.