Our current vacancies are listed below and include both paid and voluntary positions.
Director of Finance
Bradford or London (other locations may be considered but a presence in both London and Bradford will be expected)
Salary: £50K - £55K depending on experience and location.
Full-time: 37.5 hrs per week
The Society is seeking an exceptional candidate for the post of Director of Finance who will lead the Finance function and provide first class service to all the Society’s stakeholders. You will be a qualified accountant with significant management experience, ideally in the charity sector.
You will have strong IT skills and an ability to establish effective financial systems. Experience of trading and retail accounting would be advantageous, as would experience of working in a volunteer-led organisation.
Excellent financial acumen should be matched by great communication skills and an ability to relate well to people at all levels. A deeply held commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation is essential.
Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, enhanced maternity pay and lots more.
For an application pack E-mail: matthews@svp.org.uk
Closing date: 25th Oct. 2018 Interviews: Monday 29th Oct. 2018
Young Vincentian Development Officer
London (other locations may be considered)
Salary: £25K Pro Rata (inclusive of London Weighting)
Part Time: 22.5 hours a week
2 Year Contract
We are seeking to recruit a pro-active, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as part of our Young Vincentians (YV) team.
You will have a national brief and be involved in volunteer recruitment and training, programme and resource development, organising YV events and speaking engagements. You will have a passion for the development of young people within the context of Catholic Social Teaching and a genuine empathy for the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society.
You will need to have excellent communication and IT skills, as well as creative flair and the ability to inspire others. You will be expected to travel nationally as part of the role
For an application pack E-mail: Saras@svp.org.uk
Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, enhanced maternity pay and lots more.
Closing date: 25th Oct. 2018 Interviews: 6th Nov. 2018
Driver/Warehouse Assistant
The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty by providing practical assistance to those in need.
Do you want to use your skills in order to help us tackle poverty? If so we have vacancies for dedicated hard working and proactive Driver/Warehouse Assistants to join our fantastic team based in either Leeds or Bradford.
The role is demanding but rewarding and we are looking for people with previous driving experience and who must hold a full valid Driving Licence. You will also be expected to be flexible in your duties and support the warehouse staff and volunteers in preparing, collecting and distributing stock efficiently to our network of Community Shops in West Yorkshire and direct to customers or clients homes.
Working Hours = You will be contracted to 30 hours per week working 4 days per week flexibly. This will include working some weekends.
Location = Leeds (LS11) or Bradford (BD3)
Contract = Permanent
Salary = You will be paid £8.38 per hour (£13,072.80 per annum)
Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, enhanced maternity pay and lots more.
Your main duties will include:
- Driving the company 3.5 tonne box vans in a safe manner.
- Collecting and delivering goods - this will include loading/unloading at shops and customer home addresses.
- Contacting clients and referral agencies to advise on expected delivery times and dates.
- Promoting and making donors aware of our Gift Aid policy.
- Rotating stock within the shops and warehouse and ensuring relevant stock is ready to be loaded into vans.
- Performing regular vehicle inspections according to the vehicle check list.
- Supervising and training volunteers and placements on site in key aspects of health & safety.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience working in a busy customer focused environment. It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following:
- Full, Clean UK Driving License
- Good overall fitness for the role
- Good written and verbal skills
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Good interpersonal and social skills
- Ability to work within a team efficiently
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to protect yourself and others through strict adherence to health and safety policy and legislation
- Proven manual handling skills
- Flexible and adaptable attitude
- Empathy with the Society’s ethos and values
In return we’ll provide you with full training and the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support and guidance with the opportunity to progress.
Closing Date = 8th October 2018
Interviews = W/C 15th October 2018
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please email julie.milner@svphelpinglocally.org.uk with your CV in the first instance.
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 (London SE1)
We are currently looking for volunteers to fulfil the following roles at our National Office based near Waterloo, London. We will reimburse your travel costs up to a maximum of £10 per day.
Volunteer Database Assistant (London SE1)
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.
Volunteer Office Assistant – Youth Department (London SE1)
Help young people to make a difference in society with their own charitable works, whilst gaining great experience in a third sector organisation.
Key tasks include:
Providing support in the day to day work of a large charity, in support of its various projects, which includes: answering phones, data input, filing, research, arranging meetings and general admin;
Planning, creating and implementing social media campaigns on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well as emerging social platforms;
Assisting with Fundraising
Other ad hoc duties & office administration.
The position is for a minimum of 1 day a week and starts immediately with a maximum claim of £10. For more information download the following document:
Design Volunteers (Publications) - London SE1
National Office, London
2/3 days per week – 10.00am – 4.00pm
Remuneration: Travel expenses up to a maximum of £10 per day will be paid.
To 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.
Please contact Ken Madine at kenm@svp.org.uk for an application or for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities (UK-wide)
We are currently looking for volunteers to fulfill the following roles at locations throughout the country.
Community Shop Volunteers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
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, etc.
Collection/Delivery Volunteers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
Collection and delivery volunteers are needed to assist the driver in collecting donations and delivering from the shop.
Driver Volunteers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
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.
Electrical Appliance Engineers & PAT Testers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
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.
All of the shop positions listed above are unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed and tea and coffee provided as well as 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.