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

Casual Charity Shop Manager - Withington

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Casual 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.

Location = Withington

Contract = Casual worker

Hours = 0 hours (no guaranteed hours)

Salary = You will be paid £9.70 per hour

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managing a busy charity shop to success
Leading and managing a team of paid workers and 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
Delivering outstanding customer service to ensure regular custom
Maintaining excellent merchandising standards

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

Closing Date = 26^th July 2021

Interviews = 2^nd August 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.

Reuse Development Coordinator - Bradford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Reuse Development Co-ordinator to join our fantastic West Yorkshire Depot Team. This is an interesting opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to it’s staff. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the development of reuse and recycling income and cost saving opportunities, particularly in the West Yorkshire area and in conjunction with the West Yorkshire depot.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 25 hours per week working these flexibly between Monday and Friday

Location = St Vincent’s Bradford, Rees Way

Contract = 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Salary = You will be paid £15,333 per annum

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

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To list and manage sales of donated, reconditioned items via eCommerce
To represent the SVP within the Reuse Network and build good links and working relationships with other members
To represent the SVP within the Furniture Reuse Network and build good links and working relationships with other members
To seek and develop new opportunities for reuse, recycling, upcycling, and waste that will increase the net contribution to the Society and are in line with our social values and environmental responsibilities.
To assist and support the Depot Manager with compliance to ARC (Approved Recycling Centre) requirements
To provide timely and regular reporting on waste and recycling as required
Oversee the WEEE project alongside the Depot Manager.
Specific targeting WEEE collection points within the SVP
Promote the WEEE project across WY.
Ensure all reports are correctly sent off on time as agreed in the WEEE contract.

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

GCSE in Maths and English grades A* - C or equivalent qualification
Proven track record of envisioning, planning and starting new social enterprise or income generating projects
Experience of working within the reuse, recycling and waste sector and managing projects within this sector
Good level of IT skills
Good knowledge of health and safety legislation
Good knowledge of the reuse, recycling and waste sectors and the regulations within

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Closing Date = 30^th July 2021

Interviews = W/C 9^th August 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.