Current Vacancies (Paid and Voluntary)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our National Office in London to head up our fantastic Twinnage division as the Head of Twinnage. Twinnage is our overseas aid division and the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the Twinnage development programme within budget ensuring full compliance. 

Reports to: CEO

Number of direct reports: 1

Permanent, Part Time (22.5 hours), £30,000.00 per annum (£50,000 FTE), Closing date 27 May 2020

Location: Flexible on location but will require some travel

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

Main Responsibilities

• Develop the strategic plan for Twinnage and Overseas Development in consultation with the Twinnage committee.
• Ensure that all requirements regarding the Charities Commission and the International Twinnage manual are understood, communicated and complied with.
• Produce an annual budget in consultation with the Twinnage committee
• Deliver the strategic plan within budget and to agreed timescales
• Promote Twinnage and Overseas Development to the membership and increase member engagement
• Promote Twinnage and Overseas Development to the wider Society
• Promote Twinnage and Overseas Development externally
• Develop strong working relationship with CC Twinnage Officers and ensure a coordinated approach in all matters
• Build and enhance partnerships with other Overseas development organisations to amplify St Vincent de Paul charitable development work within the twinned countries and alignment with rest of the Society’s programmes
• Build links with Social Justice teams to enhance Vincentian Spirituality and Social Justice programmes
• Develop SVP Trading links with twinned countries so that produce made in those countries by the SVP local organisations is sold in England and Wales SVP shops
• Manage the relationship with the 6 twin countries, undertaking regular communication and visits. Develop and Manage the visit plan and schedule including engagement with volunteers visiting Twinned countries
• Regularly review the funding requirements of twin countries, ensuring the need is real and the sums involved are appropriate
• Ensure adequate monitoring and evaluation of Twinnage grants to 6 twinned countries, both twinning and special projects, with a baseline annual audit.
• Ensure that twinned countries have adequate safeguarding policies and procedures in place and in use
• Oversee Twinnage payments and ensure payments follow Society policy and procedures in terms of authorisation and payment.
• Seek external funding to supplement Society raised funds for Twinnage projects in consultation with the fundraising team.
• Manage the Twinnage Administration Officer
• Attend all Twinnage committee meetings and any other meetings as required

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.

It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Experience in a senior management role involving managing a programme, change management, budget management and strategic development
• NGO experience
• Good knowledge of the International Aid Sector and safeguarding practices
• Willingness to travel inside and outside the UK
• Proficiency in various IT systems including Microsoft Office
• Understanding of financial reports and measures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisation skills, including the ability to plan and priorities tasks
• Sympathy with the Christian aims and purposes of the Association and demonstrated cultural sensitivity
• Other attributes that would be desirable but not essential are:
• Experience in working with and managing volunteers
• Working experience in Risk Management, internal audits, fundraising and marketing 

Apply for the Head of Twinnage role via CharityJobs.

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.

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.