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

Charity Shop Manager - Newport

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week, working these flexibly over 6 days

Location = Newport

Contract = Permanent

Salary = You will be paid £9.70 per hour (£18,915.00 per annum)

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division based in Newport. 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 management experience and a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards. Our Newport shop has free parking, excellent public transport links and flexible working hours. This would be a fantastic opportunity to engage with the local community and help to deliver an amazing shopping experience to our customers.

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 to HR@svp.org.uk. If you have any further questions, please contact me (Laura Whittaker) on 01274 513035.

Closing Date = 4^th February 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 7^th February 2022

Interviews = 11^th February 2022

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.

eCommerce Administration Assistant - Newcastle

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an eCommerce Administration Assistant to join our fantastic Support Team at St Vincent’s Newcastle. St Vincent's Newcastle is a thriving support and community centre. The centre runs Vinnie's Drop-in for anyone in need to support the local homeless population and the wider community. St Vincent's also offers emergency food and clothing support, classes, support groups and housing and benefits advice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maximising income and net profit for the Centre by advertising and selling items on eBay and other online platforms. They will advertise and market the Centres goods and services online and via social media.

This a rewarding opportunity to make a difference and to work for a flexible employer committed to it’s staff.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 22.5 hours per week working flexibly between Monday and Friday

Location = St Vincent’s Newcastle

Contract = Permanent

Salary = You will be paid £11,232 per annum (£18,720 per annum pro rata / £9.60 per hour)

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:

Set up and manage social media accounts for St Vincent’s Newcastle
List and sell items clearly on various online platforms to achieve income budget
Be responsible for the re-stocking of the Centre shop
Manage listings through to a sale including responding to customer queries, payment and collection / delivery
Resolve all customer complaints to the best of your ability or escalate to the Project Manager
To maintain all data records including paper & online data in line with General Data Protection Regulation
Assist with selling face to face on site and over the phone
Respond to incoming phone calls and emails in a timely and professional manner
Ensure costs are maintained within agreed budgets

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

Experience within a fast-paced administration role
GCSE in Maths and English grades A* - C or equivalent qualification
Strong customer service skills, with the commitment to high class service
Strong IT skills with good competence in the use of Microsoft Office and other computer systems
Great organisational skills with the ability to manage busy workloads, prioritise and work on own initiative without direct supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – written, telephone and face to face
Attention to detail and an ability to present products well in both real life and online

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

Experience selling/listing items online
Previous work experience within the charity or the voluntary sector
Social media knowledge

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 = 31^st January 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 14^th February 2022

Interviews = 23^rd February 2022

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.

Charity Shop Manager - Blakelaw

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division based at our Blakelaw shop in Newcastle. 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 management experience and a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week working five 7.5 hour days flexibly. This will include working weekends.

Location = Blakelaw shop, Newcastle

Contract = Permanent

Salary = You will be paid £9.70 per hour (£18,915.00 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:

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:

Closing Date = 9^th February 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 16^th February 2022

Interviews = W/C 21^st February 2022

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.

Centre Manager - Leeds

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Centre Manager to join our established Support Centre in Leeds. The project consists of a Depot which fulfils furniture referrals in the Leeds area, as well as a Support Centre that offers a range of services including a shop, café, education classes, advice and social activities.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about helping people in need and enhancing the local community. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running and overall management, development of new activities / services and the financial sustainability of the Centre.

Working Hours = Full time - You will be contracted to work 37.5 hours per week

Location = Leeds

Contract = Permanent

Salary = Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, employee assistance programme, retail discounts, birthday day off, buy / sell holiday scheme, enhanced paid leave and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and deliver a sustainable strategy, budget and plan for the centre
Manage all paid staff and volunteers at the centre, including all relevant HR responsibilities
Develop internal/external relationships with key stakeholders including internal management committees and external partnerships
Manage the building including all safety and compliance checks and the terms of the lease.
Develop new income streams, costs savings and creative ideas for the sustainability of the centre
Generate and oversee all centre services and activities in terms of range and type including existing third party contracts
Ensure SVP working procedures are established and that safe systems are in place with any potential safeguarding concerns being immediately reported/escalated
Ensure there are necessary monitoring/evaluation procedures and that all relevant statistics are available in compliance with the project specification
Promote the centre locally and nationally as required with the use of social media and external marketing events

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

Experience managing a Support Centre or Support activities / services
A great leader with line management experience

A good understanding of general policies and procedures including safeguarding, HR, etc.
Good knowledge of local community needs and demographics
Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
Proven time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
Exceptional people skills with patience and empathy for vulnerable people
Great networking skills with the ability to sell the Centre and build partnerships

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

Experience in fundraising and marketing
Experience in developing business strategy
Experience working with vulnerable people

In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support and guidance.

HOW TO APPLY:

Closing Date = 31^st January 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 7^th February 2022

Interviews = W/C 14^th February 2022

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.

ABOUT THE SVP:

Finance Officer - Bradford

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fantastic Finance team based in Bradford. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Finance Officer to work within the Membership Finance team who are responsible for inputting and reconciling financial data for over 1,000 conferences on a quarterly basis. This is a busy office role therefore the ideal candidate will need to be well organised and able to work under pressure. Another key aspect of the role is to provide support to treasurers with varying knowledge of finance therefore great communication skills is essential.

Working Hours = 37.5 hours per week working 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday

Contract = Permanent, Full Time

Salary = £20,280.00 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, long service awards, employee assistance programme, enhanced maternity pay and lots more.

The main duties of the Finance Officer will involve:

Processing quarterly returns from members into the Society’s accounting system on a timely and accurate basis
Reviewing quarterly returns for errors and omissions
Assisting Conference and Council Treasurers with completion of financial returns, providing telephone and email advice and support as needed
Process banking administration for all Society bank accounts
Chase overdue returns and improve return rates
Assisting with other tasks and projects as required

The successful Finance Officer will have experience working in a busy finance or admin based role. It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following –

5 A* - C GCSE’s including Maths and English or equivalent

Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information effectively to people with varying levels of finance knowledge
Good organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise tasks to ensure that deadlines are met
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to 100% accuracy.
Ability to pick up new systems and process quickly.
Highly motivated and has a commitment to provide a high quality service.
Capable of working under own initiative with minimal direct supervision.
Empathy with the Society’s Catholic ethos and values.

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

An AAT level 3 or 4 qualification
Experience of work within the voluntary or charity sector

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.

Closing Date = 31^st January 2022

Deadline for completed Application Packs = 2^nd February 2022

Interviews = W/C 7^th February 2022

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.

Casual Community Researchers - Leeds

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Casual Community Researchers to join our established Support Centre in Leeds. The project consists of working with the St. Vincent’s team to better understand the experience and needs of local families from migrant backgrounds in our community. After receiving training, you will listen to, audio record and collect stories in the community. The focus of the project is around better understanding about how families care for and support each other. How does caring affect their wellbeing and opportunities? This work will be a part of a large project including Leeds University as well as universities in 3 other countries (Spain, France and Sweden) and influence better support for migrant families. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about helping people in need and enhancing the local community.

Location = St Vincent’s Leeds

Hours = 0 hours (no guaranteed hours)

Contract = Casual

Salary = £10.40 per hour

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the St. Vincent’s team and partners (in pairs or as part of a small group) to explore ways to collect stories and help plan the best ways of collecting stories in the local community
Help identify 2 – 3 families in your community whose stories you will collect and the best ways of collecting those stories. This may involve audio recorded interviews and/or small group activities
Explain to families what the project is about and gain their confidence, trust and consent to participate in the project as well as collecting their stories as accurately as possible
Ensure that any information collected is handled carefully and stored safely following the methods outlined to feed into the wider work of the Transnational Families in Europe project
Support the wider work of St. Vincent’s and use what is learned to feedback on how to help to improve support for families and help people to engage with support in ways that they want to be supported and inform the shape of future support work

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

Some background of volunteering or working with others in a local community setting
Fluency in English and fluency in at least one of the following languages: Tigrinya, Romanian or Arabic (any of the many dialects including, but not limited to Kurdish, Iraqi, and/or Syrian dialects)
Good social networks within your local community
Willingness to participate in training related to the various ways in which stories can be collected and ethical issues you need to take into consideration
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to collect information and facts accurately
Ability to put information together safely ready for storage and analysis
Ability to keep confidentiality

In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support and guidance.

HOW TO APPLY:

Closing Date = 4^th February 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 8^th February 2022

Interviews = 14^th February 2022

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.

ABOUT THE SVP:

Casual Assistant Charity Shop Manager - Hallam

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Casual Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division in Hallam. 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 = Hallam

Contract = Casual worker

Hours = 0 hours (no guaranteed hours)

Salary = You will be paid £9.60 per hour

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 = 31^st January 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 2^nd February 2022

Interviews = W/C 7^th February 2022

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 - Llandudno

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division at our Llandudno 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 working the hours flexibly between Monday to Sunday

Location = Llandudno

Contract = Permanent

Salary = You will be paid £9.60 per hour (£7,488 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:

Closing Date = 9^th February 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 11^th February 2022

Interviews = 16^th February 2022

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 - Holloway Road

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division at our Holloway Road 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 22.5 hours per week working the hours flexibly between Monday to Sunday

Location = Holloway Road

Contract = 6 months Fixed Term Contract with the potential to become permanent

Salary = You will be paid £10.95 per hour (£12,811.50 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:

Closing Date = 14th February 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 17^th February 2022

Interviews = 21st February 2022

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.

Social Enterprise Manager - Bradford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Enterprise Manager to join us based in Bradford. The project currently has an established superstore and café as well as a community garden that is under development. The project offers a range of support services such as education classes, immigration support and generalist advice as well as social enterprise initiatives promoting re-use. This is our first large scale social enterprise project so it is a great time to join the SVP.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about helping people in need and enhancing the local community. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running and overall management, development of new social enterprise initiatives and the financial sustainability of the project.

Working Hours = Full time - You will be contracted to work 37.5 hours per week

Location = Bradford – Excellent public transport links and free parking available

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £35,000 - £38,000 per annum depending on experience

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop a sustainable project strategy in support of the Trustees strategic objectives
Network with external agencies and charities and internal members to develop partnerships
Manage all existing services including the shop, café and re-use departments, ensuring cost-effectiveness and income generation
Develop new Social Enterprise initiatives focussing initially on re-use resources, employability skills and training to generate income for the project.
Develop new income streams, costs savings and creative ideas for the sustainability of the project
Ensure financial targets are consistently met by managing financial budgets (income and costs) with a focus on net surplus generation
To ensure the timely recruitment, training, development and performance management of all staff and volunteers within the project
Promote the Centre locally and nationally as required and engage in market events
Manage the building including all safety and compliance checks and within the terms of the lease

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

A good standard of education preferably to a higher or degree level
Experience managing multiple teams and departments of varying disciplines
First-hand experience of developing new initiatives from an employability and/or training background
Experience in Financial management and in developing business strategy
Good understanding of learning, development and training programmes and styles
A clear understanding of how local communities and service user demographics impact how a social values project operates
Entrepreneurial spirit and a business building mindset
Strong leadership and project management skills
Great time management and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet tight deadlines.
Engaging personality with the ability to build strong relationships
Empathy and understanding of SVP ethos and values

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

Previous work experience within a charity or the voluntary sector
Experience working with vulnerable people
Up to date re-use sector knowledge

In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support and guidance.

HOW TO APPLY:

Closing Date = 7^th February 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 13^th February 2022

Interviews = W/C 28^th February 2022

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.

ABOUT THE SVP: