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Salary = You will be paid £9.70 per hour (£17,654.00 per annum)

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 35 hours per week over 5 days. This will include working weekends.

Location = Newcastle

Contract = Fixed term contract for 12 months

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Charity Shop Manager to join our fantastic retail division based in Newcastle. Our Vintage Charity Boutique store has a range of clothing and bric-a-brac which will bring variety in each sale. As part of the Support Centre there is also a café which has a weekly drop-in to feed the homeless along with a ‘pay as you like’ approach to accommodate people less fortunate. There is a function room that holds daily activities for the local community to bring people from all backgrounds together. The ideal candidate will have solid retail management experience and a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing a busy charity shop to success
• Leading and managing a team of 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
• Identifying items to sell on Ebay/Depop/Etsy etc. then listing and managing transactions.
• Delivering outstanding customer service to ensure regular custom
• Maintaining excellent merchandising standards
• Assisting the Project Manager in creating social media content.

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 = 27^th June 2021

Interviews = W/C 5^th July 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an In-reach Co-ordinator to join the SVP. The ideal candidate will co-ordinate the Inreach function at our fantastic Leeds Support Centre which will require having extensive experience in supporting people with practical and emotional issues as well as working in partnership’s with other agencies. The ideal candidate will also help key workers and services users to assess individual needs, sign post or deliver person centred support plans, which will help them achieve their goals. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about high quality service to deliver the best outcomes. This is an interesting opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to it’s staff. 

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 30 hours per week working 7.5 hours per day over 4 days Monday to Friday

Location = St Vincent’s Leeds

Contract = Fixed term contract for 6 months

Salary = You will be paid £20,000 - £24,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience  

DBS = This role will require an Enhanced DBS check

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, extra day off for birthday and lots more

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate locality food services for those in need
• Promote the Society and represent the work of the services in Leeds at various partnership events
• Produce high quality reports and documents to assist in preparing and delivering presentations
• Develop contacts with other agencies and build a strong working relationship by attending events such as community meetings and networking events
• Work with support workers/ service users to devise, deliver and continuously review person centred support plans and facilitate methods to promote service user engagement and successful outcomes
• Work in partnership with statutory, voluntary and private agencies, requirements e.g. information sharing protocols, joint referral agreements, etc
• Work in partnership with other key services/ agencies in East Leeds to explore potential for a community hub
• Ensure all safeguarding incidents are recorded and responded to and plans implemented

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

• A GCSE in Math’s and English grades A* - C or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working in partnership with other agencies
• Strong IT skills with good competence in the use of Microsoft Office and other computer systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – written, telephone and face to face
• The ability to use a range of interventions to support people with practical and emotional issues
• The ability to actively contribute to service development and improvement, updating knowledge and developing new skills
• Analytical, decision making and problem solving skills

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

• A relevant qualification
• Previous experience of support work
• Previous experience of working with vulnerable people
• Excellent networking, influencing and negotiating skills, including the ability to collaborate and build partnerships through the development of contacts with other agencies

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 = 24^th June 2021

Interviews = 5^th July 2021

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.

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.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administration Officer to join our fantastic Furniture Store at the SVP. This is an interesting opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to it’s staff. The ideal candidate will provide effective general admin support to the Furniture Store and Depot by being the first point of contact for customers, clients and suppliers daily.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 30 hours per week working these flexibly between Monday to Friday

Location = St Vincent’s Furniture Store - Sheffield

Contract = Permanent

Salary = You will be paid £20,000-£22,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience  

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:

• Respond to incoming phone calls and emails in a timely and professional manner

• Book and schedule collections and deliveries on the relevant computer systems
• To log and resolve all customer complaints to the best of your ability or escalate to the Centre Manager or Depot Supervisor
• To support the Centre Manager with reporting our work to funders and supporters, including collating impact data and contributing to reports
• To lead on contacting agencies to feedback on the support they have received from St Vincent’s Sheffield
• To collate agency feedback and to report back to the manager on areas where improvements are needed
• To lead on administration of the SVP eBay site at a local level to list donated items, complete sales and organise deliveries and collections of sold items

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

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

•  Logistic experience
•  Social media knowledge
•  Previous work experience within the charity or the voluntary sector
•  Previous experience selling/listing items onling

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 = 25^th June 2021

Interviews = W/C 5^th July 2021

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.

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.

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.

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a Driver/Warehouse Assistant 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 deliver of goods to customers and clients on behalf of the SVP’s Community Support Projects.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 22.5 hours per week (3 days a week including weekends)

Location = St Vincent’s Bradford, Rees Way

Contract = Fixed term contract for 12 months

Salary = £11,232 per annum (£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, employee assistant programme, retail discounts, birthday day off, buy / sell holiday scheme, enhanced maternity pay and lots more.

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:

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 = 25^th June 2021

Interviews = 2^nd June 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SVP’s finance team as a Finance Officer based in Bradford. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about high quality service to deliver the best outcomes. This is an interesting opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to it’s staff.  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounts payable operations. This role is perfect for an experienced Finance Officer looking for a new challenge in a high volume, fast paced environment.

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

Location = St Vincent’s Bradford

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £20,280 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:

• Be responsible for the recording and payment of supplier invoices within agreed service standards, ensuring that the society’s procedures in relation to purchasing are adhered to
• Liaise with suppliers as required, including prompt notification of any reason their invoice(s) cannot be passed for payment
• 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 processed onto the accounting system
• Record purchase invoices as received onto the society’s accounting system
• Reconcile national bank accounts on a daily basis
• Match purchase invoices with orders where applicable (ensuring goods and services have been marked as received) or agree invoices to contracts or leases
• Process staff and members expenses onto the accounting system, ensuring they are appropriately coded and authorized

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• GSCE in Maths and English grades A* - C or equivalent qualification
• Experience in accounts payable operations
• 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
• Able to deal with a variety of unexpected queries for which there will not necessarily be procedures in place
• Great organisational skills with the ability to manage busy workloads and prioritise between conflicting demands

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 = 30^th June 2021

Interviews = 7^th July 2021

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SVP as a Trusts Relationships Manager. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of generating income and will manage key funding relationships with trusts and foundations, raise funds for the Society’s national funding priorities and its Rise to the Challenge Campaign. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about fundraising and has excellent communications skills. This is a great opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to its staff.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to work 37.5 hours per week. 30 hours/flexi would also be considered

Location = National Office London – We are willing to consider someone from outside of the London area as the candidate can be home based with occasional travel to the office/projects when required

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £27,827 - £32,175 dependent on experience (plus London Weighting Allowance of £2,632.50 if based within London)

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, birthday reward varying each year, buy/sell holiday schemes and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To develop and implement the workplan to raise funds from trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies for the Society’s national funding needs and its Rise to the Challenge Campaign.
• To support the Director of FCM with funding proposals to major donors and corporate foundations for the Rise to the Challenge Campaign.
• To research new grant funding opportunities, identify new funders and assess their potential to support the Society’s work.
• To develop and manage key trusts and grants funding relationships ensuring there is an effective stewardship programme to maintain and strengthen relationships.
• To line manage the Regional Trusts Fundraiser and ensure they are set clear objectives, have a deliverable workplan, feel supported and have access to ongoing professional development.
• To oversee the coordination of all applications across the Society, particularly in relation to the National Lottery Community Fund and its funding programmes.
• To oversee the coordination of any major or regional collaborative, partnership funding applications.
• To develop, build and write funding cases for support and funding templates.
• To gather information necessary for funding cases for support and applications through good working relations with colleagues and members.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• Education to degree level or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of successfully raising funds from trusts and grant-makers
• Experience of managing staff or volunteers
• Experience of developing and managing relations with trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies
• Proven experience of a high standard of bid writing
• Experience of raising funds from the National Lottery Community Fund and its funding programmes
• Extensive experience of working in the charity/voluntary sector
• Experience of developing and implementing trusts fundraising strategies

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, please contact me (Laura Whittaker) on 01274 513045.

Closing Date = 11^th July 2021

Interviews = 2^nd August 2021

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need.

Our work is based on person-to-person contact and spending time with people is our greatest gift. Motivated by their faith, our 10,000 volunteer members in England and Wales are committed to meaningful and long-term befriending in their local communities. They visit people in their homes, hospital, prison and care homes on a regular basis and offer sincere friendship and practical support such as food, furniture or financial help where needed and they organise trips and events for older and isolated people. We offer help to anyone regardless of faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation.