Work with us

Thank you for your interest in working for the SVP. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about bringing their skills to advance our work tackling poverty in all its forms.

We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation since 2021.

Current vacancies

Assistant Charity Shop Manager - Brighouse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division at our Brighouse 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. This will include working weekends

Location = Brighouse

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

Closing Date = 5^th December 2021

Application Pack Deadline = 8^th December 2021

Interviews = W/C 13^th December 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.

Casual Assistant Charity Shop Managers - Bradford, Leeds Wakefield

An exciting opportunity has arisen for multiple Casual Charity Shop Managers to join our fantastic retail division at shops across Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield. 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. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to its staff.

Location = Bradford, Leeds & Wakefield

Contract = Casual worker

Hours = 0 hours (no guaranteed hours)

Salary = You will be paid £9.60 per hour

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To achieve shop income sales and net profit as per targets ensuring costs are maintained within agreed budget
To maximise Gift Aid and deliver a % increase year on year as per annual budget
Ensure adequate generation of stock through local donations
Maximise shop floor space at all times through stock rotation to improve income and create variety of choice for the customer
Ensure compliance with all aspects of statutory legislation, SVP Policies and Procedures, operational standards and retail procedures within the shop

To achieve set retail KPI’s and provide information on request
To complete mandatory and ad hoc training as required to fulfil the role effectively

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
Retail experience and a proven track record in achieving targets
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:

Closing Date = 5^th December 2021

Deadline for Application Packs = 8^th December 2021

Interviews = W/C 13^th December 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:

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.

Casual Driver/Warehouse Assistant - Bradford and Leeds

An exciting vacancy has arisen for multiple Casual Driver/Warehouse Assistants to join our West Yorkshire Depot team at the SVP. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about high quality service to deliver the best outcomes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection and delivery of goods to customers and clients on behalf of the SVP’s Community Support Projects.

Location = Bradford and Leeds

Contract = Casual worker

Hours = 0 hours (no guaranteed hours)

Salary = You will be paid £9.60 per hour

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the collection and delivery of goods to customers or clients using the most cost effective and efficient routes
Carry out house clearances where required with professional due care and attention, making appropriate assessments of items that can be cleared and provide valid explanations of what cannot be taken.
Supervision of stock deliveries incoming and outgoing, ensuring goods are stored safely and an efficient stock control process is in place.
Organise the administration associated with collections and deliveries on behalf of the SVP, including van schedules, collection paperwork.
Responsible for supervising the day to day activity of van volunteers/work placements/probation services with varying abilities and specific needs including but not limited to; mental health issues, socially deprived backgrounds as well as ex-offenders on occasion with the ability to enforce discipline when required.
Check vehicle(s) on a regular basis in compliance with the CSP Drivers Handbook and be responsible for the maintenance of tools and equipment e.g. tyre pressure, fluid checks etc.

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

A full clean UK driving licence with the ability to drive various vehicles including 3.5 tonne box vans
A good standard of English and Maths
A basic level of IT skills
Experience working within a Warehouse / Depot and driving vans
A basic level of supervisory experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and evidence of using them to communicate with different audiences
Demonstrated organisational ability with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
Excellent customer service skills with a passion for high quality service
Good general fitness for manual tasks

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

PAT testing qualification
Ability to work in a retail environment
Ability to train and coach others

HOW TO APPLY:

Closing Date = 3^rd December 2021

Deadline for Application Packs = 5^th December 2021

Interviews = W/C 6^th December 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:

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.

Finance Assistant - Bradford

Come and join the SVP as a Finance Assistant – Recruiting now!

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday

Location = St Vincent’s Bradford

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £18,720 per annum

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, your birthday day off, an Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes and lots more.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SVP’s finance team as a Finance Assistant based in Bradford. You would be based at our Support Centre just on the outskirts of the City Centre. With excellent public transport links and free parking, we are accessible to everyone. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about high quality service to deliver the best outcomes. This role is suitable for an experienced Finance Assistant looking for a new challenge in a high volume, fast paced environment but would also suit an individual with no previous finance experience. Full training will be provided as part of the role.

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.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

Record purchase invoices as received onto the society’s accounting system
Match purchase invoices with orders where applicable (ensuring goods and services have been marked as received) or agree invoices to contracts or leases
Pass invoices for authorisation in line with society procedures
Liaise with suppliers as required, including prompt notification of any reason their invoice(s) cannot be passed for payment
Reconcile supplier statements on receipt and request copies of any missing invoices
Ensure that credit card receipts are received from card holders, presented for authorisation by line managers and then processed onto the accounting system
Ensure that petty cash expenditure from shops and other projects are appropriate, authorised, supported by relevant receipts and it processed onto the accounting system
Process staff and member expenses onto the accounting system, ensuring they are appropriately coded and authorised
Monitor all other transactions for potential financial irregularities and report suspected or potential issues in a timely manner
Support volunteers within the finance department as needed
Manage emails to group and personal mailboxes and ensure all correspondence is promptly dealt with and filed appropriately

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE:

GSCE in Maths and English grades A* - C or equivalent qualification
Experience in an administrative role
Strong IT skills with good competence in the use of Microsoft Office and other computer systems. You may also be required to work with our own bespoke database
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – written, telephone and face to face. The role will require the ability to communicate routine information effectively with both finance and non-finance staff
Great organisational skills with the ability to manage busy workloads and prioritise between conflicting demands

HOW TO APPLY:

Closing Date = 7^th December 2021

Deadline for Application Packs = 9^th December 2021

Interviews = W/C 13^th December 2021

Assistant Shop Manager - Crawley

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division at our Crawley 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 7.5 hours per week. This will include working weekends

Location = Crawley

Contract = Permanent

Salary = You will be paid £9.60 per hour (£3,744.00 per annum)

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

Closing Date = 13^th December 2021

Application Pack Deadline = 15^th December 2021

Interviews = W/C 20^th December 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:

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.

Assistant Charity Shop Manager - Withington

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 7.5 hours per week. This will include working some weekends.

Location = Withington

Contract = Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Salary = You will be paid £9.60 per hour (£3,744 per annum)

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, birthday day off, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes and lots more.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division at our Withington 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.

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:

Closing Date = 13^th December 2021

Interviews = 21^st December 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.

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.

Head of Estates - Remote

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week

Location = Flexible / Remote - please be aware this role will involve regular travel to various SVP sites across England and Wales

Contract = Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Salary = £50,000.00 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 day off, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced maternity pay, buy/sell holiday schemes and lots more.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SVP as ‘Head of Estates’ to support and manage all property related matters across the SVP portfolio including building work and leases. The ideal candidate will have good, varied knowledge on general property, maintenance, surveying and building practices.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To develop a maintenance schedule for all SVP properties
Regularly review, develop and action the National property strategy along with plans on delivery
Input into annual budgets to ensure that predicted building spend is accurate, timely and within budget
Implement a site maintenance and repairs programme along with a project survey for each premises in line with approved budgeted spend
Ensure planned maintenance activities are completed on schedule and within budget, and that urgent repairs are completed within approved timescales
Manage property and estates budgets, obtaining best value in accordance with Society financial control systems and procedures
Support the management team in identifying new properties on an ad-hoc basis and negotiating new property leases
Manage and review lease and contract renewals in relation to all SVP buildings or exercise break dates where applicable
Lead on the preparation of contract specifications and development of service contracts
Acquire and dispose of land and buildings as authorised by the SVP in conjunction with Charity Law requirements
To be responsible for the regular management of asbestos/legionella testing across all SVP sites
Ensure all relevant property and estates policies and procedures are in place, reviewed regularly, embedded in the SVP and used by local managers

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

Management experience in a property / estates based role
RICS or CIOB Certification
Project management experience within a similar management role which included managing a large and varied property portfolio
Great understanding of Health & Safety and Risk Management procedures
Ability to identify, understand and analyse data to reach well-justified decisions and recommendations
Flexibility to travel regularly to SVP sites across England and wales

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

A full UK driving license with access to own transport
Experience working for a charity within the voluntary sector
An understanding of charity governance

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 me (Laura Whittaker) on 01274 513045.

Closing Date = 17^th December 2021

Deadline for Application Packs = 29^th December 2021

Interviews = 11^th January 2022

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.

Activities Co-ordinator - Wirral

An exciting vacancy has arisen for an Activities Co-ordinator to join our brand new Support Centre in Wirral. 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 its staff and to help lead a new Support Centre to success. 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.

Location = Wirral

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £23,010 per annum (pro rata)

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:

Identify, plan, develop, implement, and organise a wide range of activities, sessions, activity groups and classes that reflect the needs of the local community
Co-ordinate and oversee the delivery of all activities at the centre ensuring warmth and professionalism
Assist in the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers
Greet centre visitors and clients in a welcoming manner and offer support and information as required
Share information and promote the centre locally and nationally as required
Ensure all activities are safe and follow all Health and Safety guidance and policies
Attend various networking events to promote the activities available at the Centre

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

Experience of co-ordinating and managing activities
Work experience in a multi-faceted environment
The 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
An understanding of partnerships within the voluntary sector
A good understanding of mental health challenges and ways to assist
To be proficient in the use of word, excel and outlook
Knowledge of issues facing vulnerable people

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

Grades A* - C in English and maths or equivalent qualification
Experience of working with and/or managing volunteers
Experience working for a charity

HOW TO APPLY:

Closing Date for CV’s = 13^th December 2021

Deadline for Application Packs = 17^th December 2021

Interviews = TBC

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:

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.