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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division based in Newcastle. Our Vintage Charity Boutique store has a range of clothing and bric-a-brac which will bring variety in each sale. As part of the Support Centre there is also a café which has a weekly drop-in to feed the homeless along with a ‘pay as you like’ approach to accommodate people less fortunate. There is a function room that holds daily activities for the local community to bring people from all backgrounds together. 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 35 hours per week over 5 days. This will include working weekends.

Location = Newcastle

Contract = Fixed term contract for 12 months

Salary = You will be paid £9.70 per hour (£17,654.00 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:

• Managing a busy charity shop to success
• Leading and managing a team of 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
• Identifying items to sell on Ebay/Depop/Etsy etc. then listing and managing transactions.
• Delivering outstanding customer service to ensure regular custom
• Maintaining excellent merchandising standards
• Assisting the Project Manager in creating social media content.

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. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete. If you have any further questions or would like to see a copy of the full job description/person specification, please contact Laura Whittaker on lauraw@svp.org.uk or 01274 513045.

Closing Date = 20^th May 2021

Interviews = W/C 31^st May 2021

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 vacancy has arisen for an Activities Co-ordinator to join our Support Centre in Newcastle. We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about co-ordinating and managing activities for clients. This is an interesting opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to it’s staff. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing activities and sessions with a focus on enhancing clients mental and physical well-being.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, working 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday (may involve occasional evening and weekend work)

Location = Newcastle

Contract = Temporary - 1 year fixed term contract

Salary = £11.40 per hour (£13,338 per annum)

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, employee assistant programme, retail discounts, birthday day off, buy / sell holiday scheme, enhanced maternity pay and lots more

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in identifying and developing activities that will support clients who come to the centre and working with those clients to ensure that they feel welcome and supported
• Ensure there are measures in place to track the success of the services provided to achieve positive outcomes that are measurable and sustainable
• Coordinate activities at the centre so that clients can access the right activities at the right time and deliver activities when required
• Assist the Project Manager to support existing and future volunteers to deliver activities

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

• GCSE in Maths and English grades A*-C or equivalent qualification
• Experience of co-ordinating and managing activities
• Understanding and empathy with clients facing mental health challenges
• Ability to manage own time and work on own initiative with minimal direct supervision
• Empathy and understanding of SVP ethos and values – and commitment to them

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

• A training/teaching qualification
• Experience of working with and/or managing volunteers
• Experience working within a third sector environment

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 or would like to see a copy of the full job description/person specification, please contact Laura Whittaker on lauraw@svp.org.uk or 01274 513045.

Closing Date = 20^th May 2021

Interviews = WC: 31^st May 2021

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. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if a suitable candidate is sourced before the closing date.

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 for an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division at our Middleton 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 7.5 hours over 2 days. This will include working some weekends.

Location = Middleton, Leeds

Contract = Permanent

Salary = You will be paid £9.60 per hour (£7,488.00 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. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete. If you have any further questions or would like to see a copy of the full job description/person specification, please contact Laura Whittaker on lauraw@svp.org.uk or 01274 513045.

Closing Date = 17^th May 2021

Interviews = W/C 24^th May 2021

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 for an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division at our Sunbridge Road 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 7.5 hours over 2 days. This will include working some weekends

Location = Sunbridge Road, Bradford

Contract = Permanent

Salary = You will be paid £9.60 per hour (£7,488.00 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. All suitable applicants will be sent a short application form to complete. If you have any further questions or would like to see a copy of the full job description/person specification, please contact Laura Whittaker on lauraw@svp.org.uk or 01274 513045.

Closing Date = 17^th May 2021

Interviews = W/C 24^th May 2021

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.