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 Membership Admin Assistant to join our fantastic National Office team based in London. The post will support the Membership team in various aspects including recruitment, resources and facilitating mail outs. This is an exciting time to join the expanding Membership team and be part of an organisation that changes people’s lives.
Working Hours: 30 hours per week (flexible to suit the successful candidate). There may be some very infrequent work at weekends.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £20,085.00 per annum pro rata (includes London weighting)
Benefits Package: 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, birthday day off, buy / sell holiday scheme and lots more.
The main duties of the Membership Admin Assistant will involve:
- Provide end to end admin support for the membership team including emails, letters, telephone queries and personally
- Support new conferences with starting up with regular contact and tracking progress using a Microsoft Teams dashboard
- Process SVP Member ID Cards
- Manage society materials including maintaining stock and processing to members, including some seasonal projects, Christmas cards for example
- Provide admin and clerical support to the wider team including at committees and events
- Support with maintaining Society databases
It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following:
- Good level of English and Maths
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Work experience in an office environment within an admin based role
- IT literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise tasks to ensure that deadlines are met
- Pro-active and positive approach to all work
- Drive and passion for the charity sector
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Able to work well within a team
- Empathy with the society’s Ethos and values
- It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following:
- Practical experience of dealing with enquires over the telephone
In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support and guidance with the opportunity to progress.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please send your CV to Jon Cornwall at jonc@svp.org.uk.
Closing Date for CV submission: 2nd December 2019
Interviews: W/C 16th December 2019
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.
A great opportunity has arisen for a Database Admin Assistant to join our fantastic National Office team based in London. The post will support the Membership team in various aspects of maintaining a picture of the society and supporting our outreach to those who are in need of our support. This is an exciting time to join the expanding Membership team and be part of an organisation that changes people’s lives.
Working Hours: 30 hours per week (flexible to suit the successful candidate). There may be some occasional work at weekends.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £20,085.00 per annum pro rata (includes London weighting)
Benefits Package: 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, birthday day off, buy/ ell holiday scheme and lots more.
The main duties of the Database Admin Assistant will involve:
- To assist members in accessing the website, issuing email addresses, supporting log in issues, reissuing passwords etc.
- To ensure through support and encouragement the timely issue and input of annual secretarial returns.
- To amend the membership database as required
- To update the membership database on a regular basis.
- To input DBS data onto the member database
It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following:
- Good level of English and Maths
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Advanced technical knowledge of IT
- Work experience in an office environment within an admin based role
- IT literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise tasks to ensure that deadlines are met
- Pro-active and positive approach to all work
- Drive and passion for the charity sector
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Able to work well within a team
- Empathy with the society’s Ethos and values
It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following:
- Practical experience of dealing with enquires over the telephone
In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support and guidance with the opportunity to progress.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please send your CV to Jon Cornwall at jonc@svp.org.uk.
Closing Date for CV submission: noon on 2nd December 2019
Interviews: W/C 16th December 2019
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.
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 complete this volunteer application form and email it to teddyc@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 Tony Nolan at tonyn@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 Tony Nolan at tonyn@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 Tony Nolan at tonyn@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 Tony Nolan at tonyn@svp.org.uk for further information.