Our Food and Beverage Assistants work across our venues' cafés and bars to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our customers. We are looking for additional team members to join us on a Casual basis, to pick up shifts during events, busy periods or as absence cover, with availability to cover at each of our venues.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

Hours: Casual basis - available shifts will be published in advance for you to accept which you are available to commit to work. Shifts can cover early mornings, days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. On occasion, shifts may become available at short notice, therefore your flexibility is appreciated.

Pay: £12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage)

Benefits: option to join generous pension scheme, free onsite parking (not available at Riverfront), uniform provided and wellbeing programmes

Key Experiences and Qualifications

Essential skills, qualifications and experiences for your application

Experience working in hospitality or customer-facing customer service

Food hygiene certificate

Payment handling / processing

Comfortable working in a fast-paced and busy environment

Beneficial skills, qualifications and experiences to your application

Bar experience

Experience working at large events

NVQ qualification(s) relating to food/catering

Ability to communicate in Welsh

Role Requirements

The main duties of the role include:

Serving and taking payment from customers

Assisting in preparation and presentation of food

Serving hot/cold drinks at our cafes and alcoholic beverages at our bars

Maintaining high standards of hygiene and health and safety

Assisting with deliveries and storage

Correct recording and storage of waste

Assisting at special events as required

Additional Requirements

*Due to the need for bar work, we are unable to accept applications from people under 18 years old*

Your availability for shift times will be discussed at interview if your application is shortlisted. ​​​​​​​

For further information on the role, or if you have any queries, please call 01633 656 757 and ask to speak to Neil Sargeant (Director of Operations), or email the HR team: jobs@newportlive.co.uk

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:

Cover Shop Manager

Reporting to (Job Title):

Retail Area Manager

No of Direct Reports :

2

Titles of Direct Reports:

Assistant Shop Manager

Retail Assistant

Budget Responsibility:

As set by Senior Management

Date of issue:

11th August 2025

Issued by (name):

Sara Hunt

OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To assume management of individual shop premises during the absence of designated Shop
Managers (ie days off, holiday and other absences).

Using  the  working  practices,  policies  and  procedures  set  by  Senior  Management  and  the
values of Alex TLC, ensure the charity shop business is run accordingly.

Work  within  the  budgets  and  achieve  the  financial  targets  set  by  the  business  in  line  with
strategic requirements.

Work to the high standards expected at all Alex TLC shop premises according to the rotas set  by
the Retail Area Manager.

Work  as  a  team  member,  taking  full  responsibility  for  all  shop  duties  required  wherever
placed.

Work as directed by the Retail Area Manager.

Supervision of Assistant Shop Managers, Retail Assistants and Voluntary Workers.

Recruitment of Voluntary Workers.

Participate in all training and legislative checks required by Alex TLC, statutory and specific  to
role.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)

Maintain excellent levels of customer service (remembering customer service extends to  colleagues
and  service  providers,  as  well  as  customers),  going  above  and  beyond  where  possible.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Assign and supervise the duties of any Assistant Shop Manager on site.

Supervise the management and training of all Retail Assistants and voluntary workers to ensure they
can work safely, correctly, effectively and efficiently according to Alex TLC values, working practices,
policies and procedures.

To develop and maintain efficient and effective voluntary worker rotas.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Expert knowledge of the safe and correct use of all equipment used in the day to day running  of the
charity shop, for example the till, steamer, pricing equipment.

Ability to train others in the safe and correct use of such equipment.

OTHER FEATURES OF JOB

Hours of work are according to the opening hours of the premises assigned by the rota and  Alex
TLC Working Practice Policy.

To undertake ad-hoc duties as required.

Opportunity to participate in Alex TLC charitable activities and events.

LOCATION

Cover shop managers are expected to work in any South East London Alex TLC premises according
to the rota set by Senior Management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

ESSENTIAL:

Alex TLC Literacy and Basic Mathematics test pass, computer literacy

DESIRABLE:
service, management or business qualification

GCSE, ‘O’ Level or equivalent Mathematics and English Language, customer

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL:
excellent telephone and written skills; brand awareness

Experience  in  a  charity  retail  position  and/or  customer  service  role  with

DESIRABLE:
retail

Basic  understanding  of  leukodystrophy  and  the  work  of  Alex TLC;  charity

WORK BASED COMPETENCIES

•  Excellent customer service skills

•  Excellent telephone skills

•  Excellent writing skill

•  Excellent numerical ability

•  Excellent organisational ability

•  Excellent management skills

•

Flair for display

•  Knowledge of operational and emergency procedures

•  Ability to work in a team

•  Commercial acumen

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

•  Attention to detail

•  Enthusiastic

•  Articulate

•  Motivated

•  Calm under pressure

•  Methodical

•  Resourceful

•  Excellent organiser

•  Emotionally intelligent

•  Excellent leader

•  Honest

•  Committed

Senior Finance Assistant

• Job reference
• 122650
• Department
• Finance
• Location
• Crowborough
• Full/Part-time
• Full-time
• Pay scale from
• No Pay Scale
• Pay scale to
• No Pay Scale
• Closing date
• 28/02/2026

• Description

• Are you detail-driven, proactive, and ready to make an impact in a dynamic finance environment? We are seeking a diligent and motivated

  Senior Finance Assistantto join our multi-site Finance department in the Crowborough area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for operational finance to contribute to a well-respected healthcare organisation.

  Rated

  Outstandingby the Care Quality Commission andExcellenton Trustpilot, Horder Healthcare is committed to delivering exceptional care—and that starts with a strong, supportive team behind the scenes.About the role:

  The Senior Finance Assistant plays a key role in supporting the finance function by ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining robust accounting processes, and partnering with business stakeholders to provide financial insight. This position involves ownership of key month-end activities, including journal postings, reconciliations, and variance analysis, as well as assisting with budgeting and forecasting cycles.

  The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships across departments to support decision-making and drive financial performance. The Senior Finance Assistant will also contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with internal controls and relevant accounting standards.

  About you:
  • Operate to deadlines and prioritisation.
  • Proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable team player
  • Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.
  • Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
  • Skilled in Microsoft Excel (basic to intermediate)
  • Familiarity with Sage 200 and Paperless systems (training provided if not)
  • Comfortable planning invoice and payment cycles
  Location:The Horder Centre, CrowboroughContract Type:Full-time, PermanentWork Pattern:Office Hours, Monday to FridaySalary:Between £26,000 to £30,000 per annum(Experience Dependent)Right to work in the UKIn accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such,we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have receiveda sufficient number ofapplications.Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including anEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.

Senior Finance Assistant

Salary: EVH Grade 7 £40,635 - £44,619 per annum

Location:Glasgow (hybrid working)

Hours:35 per week

Closing Date:28 Jan 2026 12:00

Following a restructure of our Finance Department, we are seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to play a key role in leading and developing our Finance Assistants. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will ensure the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations, maintain accurate ledgers, oversee reconciliations, and support complex analysis and reporting tasks. You will also champion continuous improvement across systems and processes.

You can find all the details about this post within our job pack and you can apply online by clicking the "apply for this job online button" below

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Part Time Management Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Part-Time Management Accountant to support the financial operations of both Rambert Company and Rambert Grades. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting skills who thrives in a dynamic and creative environment.

In this pack you will find:

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Current Vacancies

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• Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B90 2EL
• £12.60 - £12.60 Per Hour
• Temporary * Part time
• Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
• RELIEFHASV14102025
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The Extracare Charitable Trust are recruiting for a Relief Hospitality Assistant to join our friendly catering team at our Solihull Retirement Village based in Shirley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Hospitality Assistant to join our friendly team at our Solihull Retirement Village and support the village’s commitment in delivering ExtraCare’s mission of “better lives for older people.

• Position: Hospitality Assistant-Relief/Bank
• Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour
• Location: Solihull Retirement Village, Birmingham, B90 2FH

What will you do as our Hospitality/Catering Assistant?

• Operate a predominantly breakfast, lunchtime, and evening service.
• Set tables are smartly and correctly.
• Keep the kitchen & restaurant clean.
• Always ensure a commitment to the highest standards of hygiene

Our ideal Hospitality/Catering Assistant will have:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Previous bar experience desirable but not essential
• Also, previous experience in similar role ideally, although training will be given.

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

Do not miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make a difference to the lives of older people as our Relief Hospitality Assistant

Extracare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

ExtraCare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

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We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Larkfield Leisure Centre team. Hours will include weekdays and weekends, day shifts and evenings.
As a Recreation Assistant, you are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of our swimmers and delivering an excellent customer experience. This will include inspecting facilities for cleanliness, complete general pool cleaning and maintenance duties at regular points throughout your shift. You will also be required to ensure swimmers follow safe swimming practice, enforce and adhere to pool rules and regulations.

Candidates should ideally hold a current NPLQ or have the ability to pass the qualification. Training for this can be provided for the right candidate.
You will be customer focused and able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of users. You may also be required to provide coaching and teaching services to customers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is keen to progress their career in the exciting world of leisure. Whilst undertaking the day-to-day duties of a Recreation Assistant, which includes ensuring the safety, security, and cleanliness of all areas throughout your shift, you will also have the opportunity to undertake a structured progressive training programme.

As a Recreation Assistant working on a shift basis to include evenings and weekends, you are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of our users and delivering an excellent customer experience. This will include inspecting facilities for cleanliness, complete general cleaning, maintenance duties at regular points throughout your shift. You will also be required to ensure users follow safe practice, enforce, adhere to centre rules and regulations.

You will be customer focused and able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of users. You may also be required to provide coaching and teaching services to customers.

• Job Ref:
  FL1473123ChoVVA
• Location:
  Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom
• Postcode:
  PR7 3AH
• Type of contract:
  Permanent
• Salary:
  Volunteering Role (No Salary)
• Posted Date:
  Thursday, January 8, 2026
• Closing Date:
  Sunday, February 1, 2026
• Documents:
• Share:
  

Volunteer Vinted Assistant

We’re looking for a Volunteer Vinted Assistant to help source, sell and send clothes & accessories on Vinted to help raise vital funds for the hospice.

What you’ll be doing:

• Listing items for sale on Vintedand other online platforms
• Taking clear photos of donations and writing engaging descriptions
• Assisting with stock organisation and preparing items for sale
• Packing sold items

Who we’re looking for:

• Confident using smartphones, tablets, or computers
• Enjoys fundraising, but is looking for something that’s a little bit different
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• A friendly and reliable volunteer

What’s in it for you:

• Gain experience in online sales and social media platforms
• Be part of a friendly and supportive volunteer team
• Help raise funds to support our vital work
• Join in with volunteer events and social activities
• Lunch/travel expenses provided (minimum hours apply)

We’re looking for people who have an eye for detail, reliable and who want to make a difference. No previous retail experience is needed - just bring your smile and willingness to help!

Time commitment: Flexible hours available per week (Mon to Fri).

Location: Derian House Warehouse, Vyking Enterprise Hub, Standish Street, Chorley, PR7 3AH

Full training and ongoing support provided.

Minimum age: 16+

Register your CV here and a member of our team will contact you should a vacancy suiting your skills and experience become available.

Chancery Road Astley Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DH

01257 233 300

Telephone (Fundraising)

01257 271 271

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The Common Room Food & Beverage Assistant

Introduction/Background to the Role

The Common Room of the Great North Limited (CRGN) is a limited company and
registered charity, created to take forward the restoration and redevelopment of its
Grade 2* listed 19th Century building, Neville Hall in Westgate Road, Newcastle upon
Tyne and to preserve its internationally important collection and archive.

Funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Common Room reopened in July
2021 having fully refurbished the building as a hub for delivery of its charitable
mission “to use our unique heritage to inspire the next generation of innovators and
engineers”. It also is a heritage venue providing spaces for hire for events and also
has a café bar, 5|Quarter.

Further details of The Common Room and the project can be found on our
website - www.thecommonroom.org.uk

Job Summary

We are looking for confident, customer focused and proactive food and beverage
assistants to support delivery of The Common Room’s in house catering offer
including the food on sale in the 5 Quarter Café Bar and catering for meals and
refreshments in The Common Room’s room hire and meetings business.

You will be an integral part of the food and beverage team to help provide an
integrated high quality and profitable catering service to the building’s users. The
profits from which support our charitable mission.

Job Description

Job
Salary

Duration
Reports to

Food and Beverage Assistant
National minimum wage plus tips

Zero Hours
Food and Beverage Manager

Main Responsibilities / Activities

•  To provide first class service to all customers in 5 Quarter and any events or

meetings inside the building

•  Cash handling to ensure that correct cash and card transactions are

processed

•  Maintaining a high level of product knowledge to be able to assist the

customer in any menu queries

•  To be able to provide any allergen information to the customer at any time
•  Keep on top of all compliance activities
•  Maintain equipment and F&B areas with regular cleaning
•  To support the external catering team if required
•  Checking customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
•  Assessing customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendations
•  Mixing ingredients to prepare cocktails
•  Contributing to planning and presenting bar menus
•  Checking, re-stocking and replenishing bar inventory and supplies
•  Any other reasonable jobs around the building

All staff/freelance contractors are expected to:

•  Positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment of colleagues

in accordance with the Diversity Policy/statement.

•  Help maintain a safe working environment by attending training in Health and
Safety requirements as necessary and following local safe working practices
and the Health and Safety Policy.

Please visit Work with us - The Common Room for full details
Person Specification

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Bar and café experience

Communication and
customer service skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Experience is not essential for this role as full training will be
provided
Experience in effective communication and excellent customer
service
Extremely well organised, with great attention to detail, and an
ability to coordinate, timetable and balance a broad range of
priorities
Ability to use electronic till and ordering system

Personal Attributes

An interest in the heritage of the North East

Appointment and Application Details and Timetable

Role advertising 30th Aug 2023

Please send your CV and an email stating why you would like the job
to Marilena.Briztoulaki@thecommonroom.org.uk

Please note that we will review applications as they come in and may offer an earlier
interview for skilled candidates. So, hurry up!