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Are you the SVP’s next Legacy Manager and someone with the experience, drive, resilience, agility, creativity, and flair to implement the recommendations of its recent strategic legacy review to grow income from gifts in wills and in-memoriam fundraising at national and regional level?  Then this is a great opportunity to join a busy, ambitious, and friendly team for your next career move in legacy fundraising or individual giving.  Perhaps you are a legacy officer wishing to move into management or an experienced legacy manager in a small charity wanting experience at a national charity.

Using the experience and skills you have already gained in the charity sector, in legacy fundraising or individual giving, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to support members and staff to establish legacy giving across the Society. Through stronger donor relationships and increased income from gifts in wills and in-memoriam donations, we will ensure the Society is able to continue responding with its services and acts of kindness to so many people who will need our help, now and into the future.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to work 30 hours per week (full time hours may be considered as part of the 2023/24 budgetary review)

Location = Remote or hybrid (with the option to work from our London or Bradford office depending on location.  There will be occasional travel to the London or Bradford offices for in-person meetings, training, or team development days and visits to our projects as and when required.)

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £28,997 - £33,521 per annum pro rata (plus London Weighting if applicable)

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, a competitive pension scheme, employee assistance programme, retail discounts, birthday day off, buy / sell holiday scheme, enhanced paid leave, cycle to work scheme, free will writing service and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To implement the recommendations of the strategic legacy review.
• To ensure momentum and progress with the new legacy fundraising strategy including creation of new materials, the promotion and execution of campaigns, identifying and organising engagement opportunities and stewardship events, and overseeing legacy training to staff and members.
• To put in place new ideas, plans and recommendations to grow income from legacies and in-memoriam donations to meet financial targets.
• To develop and grow the legacy fundraising pipeline against agreed targets and KPIs, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on a regular basis.
• To provide and oversee the administration of legacy enquiries, pledges, and notifications of legacy gifts.
• To identify, recruit and manage the Society’s Legacy Ambassadors and Legacy Champions.
• To act as a source of specialist knowledge for the Society in legacy fundraising, legacy marketing, and legacy administration.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL NEED:

• To be passionate about legacy giving and willing to inspire, enthuse and engage with key stakeholders across the Society
• Demonstrable experience and skills in either legacy fundraising, legacy marketing, legacy administration, or individual giving
• A good level of knowledge and understanding of legacy fundraising and the legacy sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, be empathetic, and handle challenging, sensitive conversations
• Good organisation skills with the ability to lead on projects and bring people on board
• Good time management with the ability to juggle many priorities and competing deadlines
• Good attention to detail with the ability to handle complex legal and financial information
• To be a creative thinker with flair and an ability to problem solve and think out of the box

In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support, guidance, training, and development.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant experience and skills 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, please contact Helena Barber, Head of Fundraising at helenab@svp.org.uk

Closing Date = 14^th July 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 19^th July 2022

Interviews = 28^th July 2022

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.

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

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need.

Our work is based on person-to-person contact and spending time with people is our greatest gift. Motivated by their faith, our 10,000 volunteer members in England and Wales are committed to meaningful and long-term befriending in their local communities. They visit people in their homes, hospital, prison, and care homes on a regular basis and offer sincere friendship and practical support such as food, furniture or financial help where needed and they organise trips and events for older and isolated people. We offer help to anyone regardless of faith, ethnicity, status, or sexual orientation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division at our Hall Green shop. Our stores have a huge range of stock on display including furniture, clothing and bric-a-brac which will bring variety in each sale. The ideal candidate will have solid retail experience and a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 15 hours per week working the hours flexibly between Monday to Saturday

Location = Hall Green (Birmingham)

Contract = Permanent

Salary = You will be paid £10.00 per hour (£7,800.00 per annum)

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes and lots more

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in managing a busy charity shop to success
• Helping to lead a team of dedicated volunteers by giving ongoing support, guidance and training
• Maximising sales to ensure that targets are met and exceeded consistently including shop income and gift aid
• Delivering outstanding customer service to ensure regular custom
• Maintaining excellent merchandising standards

The successful Assistant Shop Manager will have experience working in a retail role ideally from a charity background. It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following –

• Great communication and people skills to deliver excellent customer service
• Good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills
• Passion to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Good organisational and time management skills working in a fast moving environment
• Drive, enthusiasm and ambition to succeed

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. If you have any further questions, please contact me (Laura Whittaker) on 01274 513045.

Closing Date = 15^th July 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 19^th July 2022

Interviews = 25^th July 2022

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.

ABOUT THE SVP:

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.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the SVP as a Supporter Relations Officer to support and grow its national fundraising work. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, ambitious, and friendly team for your next career move in individual giving.  Perhaps you are an Executive wishing to move up to a more senior role or an experienced Officer in a small charity wanting experience at a national charity.

Using the experience and skills you have already gained in the charity sector, in individual giving, you will work closely with the Fundraising & Comms team, and working with the Supporter Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of the Individual Giving strategy, using proven fundraising techniques working to bring in new donors and maximise the money we raise from our existing donors. 

You will be responsible for delivering a variety of acquisition and retention activities – including cash appeals (direct mail and email), stewardship (creating supporter journeys and production of e-newsletters), as well as supporting on supporter acquisition across digital (paid social and search)

The Supporter Relations Officer should be someone with some experience in Marketing, Individual Giving or Fundraising across a variety of channels, both online and offline. Also have experience in project management of marketing or fundraising campaigns, have a strong attention to detail and be able to manage multiple projects at the same time. In return you will work with the team to deliver an excellent supporter experience and play a vital and active role in shaping our supporter journey to aid the SVP in building long term relationships and encourage continued support.

Working Hours = Part time - You will be contracted to work 30 hours per week

Location = The role can be remote or hybrid depending on location (with the option to work in our London or Bradford office)

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £26,501 per annum pro-rata plus London Weighting if applicable

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, a competitive pension scheme, employee assistance programme, retail discounts, birthday day off, buy / sell holiday scheme, enhanced paid leave, cycle to work scheme, free will writing service and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To support the Supporter Relationships Manager in growing the donor base and increasing individual giving at national level from individual donors in line with agreed income targets.
• To support the development and growth of the Friends Scheme and increase levels of regular giving at national level.
• To project manage national fundraising appeals, campaigns, and individual giving products such as the SVP raffle, lottery, alternative Christmas gifts and other new fundraising initiatives where appropriate.
• To track income from individual donors, liaise with Finance on income reports and provide monthly income reports on progress against income targets and KPIs.
• To act as a source of specialist knowledge for the Society in supporter acquisition, individual giving and digital fundraising.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL NEED:

• Demonstrable experience in coordinating and implementing fundraising appeals and/or acquisition marketing campaigns and/or projects to time scale and within budget
• Demonstrable experience working in the field of direct marketing, donor acquisition and retention
• Demonstrable experience in growing levels of regular giving across digital and offline campaigns
• Experience in working and maintaining successful relationships with agencies and suppliers to deliver targets
• Knowledge of donor acquisition, individual and regular giving

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

• Experience within a charity setting
• Experience in digital and online fundraising
• Experience in delivering fundraising lotteries and raffles
• Experience in delivering Friends Schemes or other similar donor loyalty programmes
• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising regulation and legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of supporter care and stewardship

In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support, guidance, training, and development.

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. If you have any further questions, please contact Steff De Simone (Supporter Relationship Manager) on steffs@svp.org.uk.

Closing Date = Wednesday 20^th July 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = Monday 25^th July 2022

Interviews = 2nd August 2022

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.

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.

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need.

Our work is based on person-to-person contact and spending time with people is our greatest gift. Motivated by their faith, our 10,000 volunteer members in England and Wales are committed to meaningful and long-term befriending in their local communities. They visit people in their homes, hospital, prison, and care homes on a regular basis and offer sincere friendship and practical support such as food, furniture or financial help where needed and they organise trips and events for older and isolated people. We offer help to anyone regardless of faith, ethnicity, status, or sexual orientation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division based at our Bury shop. Our stores have a huge range of stock on display including furniture, clothing and bric-a-brac which will bring variety in each sale. The ideal candidate will have solid retail management experience and a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week working five 7.5 hour days flexibly. This will include working weekends.

Location = Bury

Contract = Permanent

Salary = You will be paid £10.11 per hour (£19,714.50 per annum)

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing a busy charity shop to success
• Leading and managing a team of paid workers and dedicated volunteers by giving ongoing support, guidance and training
• Developing and delivering on the shops business plan using your entrepreneurial flair to generate stock and donations
• Maximising sales to ensure that targets are met and exceeded consistently including shop income and gift aid
• Delivering outstanding customer service to ensure regular custom
• Maintaining excellent merchandising standards

The successful Shop Manager will have experience working in a retail management role ideally from a charity background. It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following –

• Great communication and people skills to deliver excellent customer service
• Good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills
• Experience managing staff and volunteers
• Passion to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Good organisational and time management skills working in a fast-moving environment
• Drive, enthusiasm and ambition to succeed

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. If you have any further questions, please contact me (Laura Whittaker) on 01274 513035.

Closing Date = 21^st July 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 24^th July 2022

Interviews = 28^th July 2022

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.

ABOUT THE SVP:

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.

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