Vacancy at Women in Prison
Senior Communications Manager
Salary £ 48750
London
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About Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
Terms & Conditions:
Job Purpose:
This role will lead and coordinate Women in Prisons’ external communications, platforming the voice of women with lived experience of the criminal justice system to raise the organisation’s public profile and awareness of the criminalisation of women.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Lead and develop comprehensive communications strategies to raise WIP’s profile for influencing, fundraising and impact and that align with our vision and mission.
- Build public engagement and awareness, leading on campaign development and delivery
- Oversee the production of Women in Prison’s publications.
- Platform the voice of women with lived experience of the criminal justice system in all external communications.
- Manage WIP’s Spokesperson network
- Develop, build and contribute to high quality and authentic partnerships and relationships with stakeholders including journalists.
- To be a member of the extended leadership of Women in Prison, modelling feminist leadership, anti-oppression and empowering, values-led, collective leadership for the organisation.
To Apply:
If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on hr@wipuk.org.
We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system.
- Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
- Requires the right to work in the UK
- Is subject to a Basic DBS check
Benefits
Annual leave: 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (if full time). All WIP staff also receive an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.
Pension scheme: WIP provides an auto enrolment pension scheme with 5% contributions from the employer and 3% from the employee.
Clinical supervision: Working with WIP can be enormously rewarding but also challenging at times. So we provide clinical supervision through a Harley Street practice, to encourage reflective practice and support the wellbeing of our team.
Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential access to a range of support and information on a 24/7 basis. Including legal advice, emotional support, practical advice and signposting.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Eligible employees can save money and spread the cost of a new bike and accessories.
Notes
Please submit a CV and cover letter. Applications missing documents will not be considered.
Attached documents
2026 Senior Communications Manager Charity no: 1118727. Company no: 5581944. Contents Senior Communications Manager .................................................................................................... 0 Welcome! .................................................................................................................................... 2 1. Women in Prison – Our Story ................................................................................................. 3 2. Application and Recruitment ................................................................................................ 5 Senior Communications Manager ................................................................................................. 6 Terms and Conditions: ................................................................................................................. 6 Job Description: ........................................................................................................................... 8 Person Specification: ................................................................................................................. 11 To Apply: .................................................................................................................................... 12 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy ....................................................................................... 12 Policy on the Recruitment of Women with Lived Experience of the Criminal Justice System .......... 13 1 Welcome! Dear Applicant, Women in Prison is the only national charity focused on women in the criminal justice sector, we are women-led and know the importance of ensuring we have a clear gendered approach in all that we do. Our influencing potential and campaigning voice are substantial. We are currently in our 40th year of supporting women impacted by the criminal justice system. We work with women who are at risk of, or being, harmed by the systems that are meant to protect us. At Women in Prison we are passionate, ambitious and grounded in the reality of women’s lives. We are proud of our roots as a feminist grassroots organisation, and we have grown from strength to strength since the 1980s, delivering services to women and campaigning for change. We exist to support women facing multiple marginalisation and exclusion, who have been let down, and their rights denied. We believe that prison doesn’t work and we want to see an end to the harmful imprisonment of women in England and Wales. This is a very exciting time in Women in Prison. As a deeply value-led organisation, we know that our recently agreed set of values represents the unique nature of our organisation, and also need to hold us to account for how we work in an unpredictable future. Our new vision and purpose will guide us as we build a strategy during 2024 to be implemented from 2025. We know we want to build more coproduction; deeper support to women who are disproportionately affected by the system through an intersectional lens; greater connection between the women we support and the influencing we do; an increased focus on alternatives to the system and a stronger focus on preventing women being caught up in the system. If you are excited by our purpose, and the breadth of what this role could offer to you, we would love to hear from you. I look forward to meeting you. Sonya Ruparel, Chief Executive 2 1. Women in Prison – Our Story Our Vision is of a society which no longer accepts the structural inequalities that lead women and girls into contact with the criminal justice system. Women in Prison was born out of the anger our founder – Chris Tchaikovsky – felt about what she experienced and saw when imprisoned in HMP Holloway in the 1980s. During Chris' time in prison, a woman died after setting fire to her own cell. Chris saw that the specific needs of women in prison and the damaging effect prison sentences were having on women scarcely figured in public or political discourse. So, in 1983, alongside international criminologist Pat Carlen, Chris founded Women in Prison, pushed hard to expose this scandal and campaigned for change. Our founders wanted to increase awareness of the lives behind the women in our prisons, and the impact of poverty and abuse on women’s lives. Chris believed the idea of sending a woman to prison as punishment was shameful and absurd. In her words: 3 “Taking the most hurt people out of society and punishing them in order to teach them how to live within society is, at best, futile. Whatever else a prisoner knows, she knows everything there is to know about punishment because that is exactly what she has grown up with. Whether it is childhood sexual abuse, indifference, neglect; punishment is most familiar to her.” In the early 1990s, the organisation was able to expand its remit be...
JOB DESCRIPTION: OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Role Title: Operations Director Role Overview: The Operations Director will help develop and deliver St Saviour’s mission and ministry, by leading the operations function at both a strategic and management level. They will serve as part of the church’s leadership team, helping manage and coordinate its activity to best fulfil its missional aims. They will manage (and work as part of) a 5-person Operations Team to help support the operational needs of the church. Alongside the PCC, Treasurer and Churchwardens, they will be responsible for the oversight of finance, premises, governance, staffing and administration. Purpose: The Operations Director will work to ensure that St Saviour’s functions as a healthy and effective organisation through appropriate oversight of staff, finance, premises, and governance. Compared with recent years, St. Saviour’s now operates with a smaller employed staff team. Therefore, it is the expectation that the Operations Director will need to both develop new, and work alongside existing volunteer resource and external partnerships to deliver the operational requirements of the church. Location: St Saviour’s Church Centre, Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4QD. The role will be primarily office-based, with a focus on being present to manage and support others. There is a potential for up to 25% home- working as operational needs allow. Responsible to: The Rector Wider brief and fit with the organisation: St Saviour’s employs a staff team of circa 16 people. These are mainly part-time appointments. The Operations Director will form part of the 5 person Operations Team (Ops Dir, Senior Administrator & Head of Communications, Administrator, Caretaker, Part-time Caretaker). The remaining 11 posts consist of 4 clergy posts (1 Associate Minister on maternity from March) and 7 pastoral ministry/admin roles. This job description is non-contractual St Saviour’s Guildford is a Church of England Parish and a registered charity no. 1128141. Our oDices are located at Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4QD. oDice@st-saviours.org.uk | 01483 455333 | www.st-saviours.org.uk Staff Oversight & HR Main responsibilities & Duties: • Support the Rector in the management and coordination of the staff team, promoting healthy relationships, clarity of vision and purpose, advance planning, and cohesive operation. • Line-manage the Operations team and support other managers in the fulfilment of their management responsibilities. • Function as the main point of contact for HR related issues, drawing upon the support of the PCC HR champion. • Oversee the annual performance appraisal and development programme. Finance • Alongside the Administrator, be the day-to-day point of contact for finance queries from staZ, making decisions on extraordinary expenditure in line with scheme of delegation. • Manage and monitor expenditure in line with the annual church budget (noting that ministry budgets are delegated to other staZ members) • Support the Treasurers and Church Finance Team in the oversight of church finance. The Operations Director will serve as part of the PCC Finance Sub-committee. • Alongside the Treasurers, support the annual budgeting, biannual Gift Day, and year end processes. • Enable the staZ to adequately meet their financial responsibilities, providing training and guidance as needed. • Act as a signatory on church bank mandates. • Plan and administer the annual governance cycle for the PCC. • Function as a policy advisor and secretary to the PCC. • Oversee the organisations management of ‘risk’, data and H&S (but not safeguarding). • Support the PCC in their oversight of church premises. • Be responsible for ensuring the annual process of maintenance and health & safety checks is completed, although it is anticipated that this will be primarily fulfilled through a combination of volunteer and contracted involvement. • The Operations Director will serve as part of the PCC Buildings Sub-committee. • Be responsible for the oversight of church IT, ensuring adequate provision for basic IT support and troubleshooting. • Be responsible for ensuring that church administration runs smoothly and effectively, although it is anticipated that much of this responsibility will be delegated to the Senior Administrator & Head of Communications and other members of the staff team. Governance Premises General Operations & Administration This job description is non-contractual St Saviour’s Guildford is a Church of England Parish and a registered charity no. 1128141. Our oDices are located at Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4QD. oDice@st-saviours.org.uk | 01483 455333 | www.st-saviours.org.uk General Opportunities to Develop / Training: Terms and Conditions Other Duties • Attend management meetings, staff prayers and weekly team meetings and other evening governance meetings. • Contribute to the wider planning discussion ab...
The Operations Director is a key senior leadership role at St Stephen’s, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and closely with the Vicar to ensure our vision and strategy shape our day-to-day priorities. This is a highly relational leadership role, combining strong operational expertise with collaboration, trust-building and a genuine care for people.
The Operations Director provides leadership across people, operations, finance, systems, buildings and strategic delivery, leading and developing an operations team. They hold both detail and the big picture, leading with agility and flexibility as we respond to the Holy Spirit, delivering operational excellence across staff, clergy, volunteers and governance.
If you feel called to this role but do not meet each requirement to equal levels, we warmly encourage you to apply.
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This role provides strategic leadership to the Parish and clergy in supporting the vision for growth and ensuring strong governance, efficient systems and professional operational delivery.
We are looking for an organised, energised, detail orientated and pro-active person with a proven history of strategic leadership with strong administrative skills including high levels of IT literacy, written and verbal communication skills. You will oversee the effective use, security, and development of the parish’s IT and digital systems, ensuring they support communication, administration, and mission delivery.
You are experienced in working alone and in a team. You will join a friendly and committed staff team supporting the mission and ministry of the parish fuelled by prayer, laughter and cake.
The job can be full or part time with hybrid working by negotiation. The salary is £32-40,000 dependent on experience.
Andover Parish
Andover Parish, part of the Winchester Diocese, comprises the four Anglican churches of Andover. We are a growing, outward looking and vibrant parish with an extensive social action mission delivered by ‘Lighthouse’ building on strong links with the NHS, Town and Borough Councils and other charity and corporate organisations.
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Do you love making things work smoothly so a church can thrive?
Behind every vibrant, welcoming church is a steady hand bringing order, care, and vision to the details that matter. Christ Church W4 is looking for an Operations Director who is excited to serve both people and purpose—someone who finds joy in creating well-run spaces, supporting teams, and helping ministry happen with excellence and warmth.
If you’re passionate about meaningful work, practical leadership, and being part of a community where what you do truly matters, this could be the role you’ve been waiting for. More details about the role can be found here.
To apply, please complete the Application Form and return to the email address below.
A Declaration of Suitability must also be submitted alongside the completed application form.
We would appreciate you completing the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, but this is fully optional.
Application Deadline: by end of Sunday 1 February 2026
Notification: Friday 6 February 2026
Interviews: W/C 16 February 2026
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Vicar, Revd Nicola Moy (nicola.moy@christchurchw4.com).
Please send all completed forms to applications@christchurchw4.com.
We regret we may not be able to provide feedback on all applications.
Christ Church W4
Christ Church W4 is One church, three sites in West London, with a dream - to see all welcomed home into, and transformed by the love of God. We long that all people would be confident that they are loved, accepted and valued by the living God, the Father –with God getting all the glory for all He enables us to become and do.
We worship Jesus in Spirit and truth, as people from all ages and backgrounds, and long for children and young people to live life in all its fullness, ministering to the whole church family.
We pray that our buildings bless the whole community, with space to meet God, make friends, and live like Jesus.
We adventure with God as our people become a movement of disciples, equipped to follow Jesus Monday through Sunday at home and in the workplace – this is how we change the world, because we did the ‘ordinary’ things well in partnership with God and all His children.
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Warehouse & Retail Support Manager
30 hours per week
Our shops and warehouse play a pivotal role in our income stream and assist in the financial sustainability of the Hospice. They provide employment and volunteering opportunities, sell a wide selection of donated pre-loved goods, play a significant role in the local reuse and sustainability agenda, and provide a visible presence of the Ayrshire Hospice within our local communities.
As the Warehouse & Retail Support Manager, you will support and coordinate the day-to-day management and administration of all stock and distribution related operations. You will report to the Area Manager and support the operational compliance in our network of eight shops.
You will be responsible for managing and coordinating stock management systems, ensure all health and safety requirements are achieved and costs are controlled and reduced. You will ensure staff and volunteers are trained and supported, while supplying shops with required stock and equipment.
You will oversee the warehouse team to achieve safe working practices and efficient and comprehensive procedures.
You will manage and co-ordinate a delivery and collection service for the distribution of donated goods and new goods stock across all shops, along with managing furniture collection and delivery to customers.
You will build good relationships and work in collaboration with shop managers, to help identify stock requirements for each shop.
Main Responsibilities
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Oversee the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional and efficient standard.
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Using a hands on approach, manage the rota and holidays for your team to ensure full coverage for receiving donations and delivery schedules.
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Support Shop Managers in achieving year on year improvements in income, sales and net profit targets as per annual budgets by ensuring they have the appropriate stock.
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Collaboratively work alongside the Ayr shop manager and Online team to support the day-to-day operation and lead in the shop managers absence. (This may involve working in other shops in Ayrshire as manager, if required).
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Support in delivering a culture of excellent customer service in the warehouse, training and supporting staff to develop positive and professional relationships. Displaying appropriate standards of professionalism, compassion and enthusiasm
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To build and maintain successful relationships with volunteers to harness their commitment and support for the Hospice.
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Support the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional standard and all Health & Safety measures are adhered to.
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To assist the Shop Managers in delivering effective Gift Aid practices across all stores.
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Support the warehouse/retail teams in delivering a customer/donor experience to an exceptional standard, that nurtures a connection and ongoing engagement with the Ayrshire Hospice
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Support the shop teams to contribute to climate sustainability through engagement with recycling and upcycling initiatives.
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Undertake effective coaching of warehouse team to support them in day-to-day operational challenges and on-going personal development.
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To achieve gift aid targets through ongoing training and best practice and to ensure compliance with HMRC guidance.
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Manage and coordinate the recording and scheduling of new goods across the Hospice shop network, ensuring the movement of stock is recorded meticulously within the EPOS system and other stock management controls.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
• Qualification within people management - Desirable
Knowledge/Experience
• Previous experience of retail management - Desirable
• Proven track record of people management - Essential
• A proven track record in achieving targets / objectives - Essential
• Experience with working with the public and delivering excellent customer care - Essential
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practise - Essential
• Previous warehouse experience - Desirable
Ability/Skills
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of retail best practi...
Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled and creative Early Years Manager who can inspire and lead their team to deliver outstanding early years education and care.
Longstanton Pre-School based in Cambridge is a popular setting at the heart of the community. Our Longstanton Pre-School is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. The Early Years Manager will be supported by the Childcare Operational Manager and wider Alliance support services including HR and Finance.
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
Early Years Manager will:
- inspire and lead your team to deliver high quality early years education and care
- manage the day-to-day operation of the setting, ensuring all regulatory requirements and policies and procedures are adhered too.
- build relationships with parents and the wider community
- manage the financial sustainability of the setting
Requirements:
Successful applicants will need:
- a minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent and ability to meet all standards set out in EYFS.
- EYFS 2024 requirement: Employed or internal job changes on or after 4 January 2024 must hold a level 2 Math’s qualification or must achieve one within 2 years of starting in the position.
- proven post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare
- sound IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programmes, nursery management software, social media platforms and online portals effectively
- the ability to multi-task and establish rapport with staff, families, and external agencies.
Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
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Weeks per year: 39 (Term time)
Interview date: 26th January 2026
Leisure Supervisor (Temporary for 3 Months)
High Life Highland is a dynamic and exciting Charity to work for with our purpose being to make life better for everyone, including our employees. We strive to provide a family friendly work environment for all employees so that they find it easier to balance family and work obligations.
About the Role
Based at Tain Royal Academy Community Complex
35 hours per week, £28,665 – £31,376 per annum
Contact: Kelly Skinner 01862 893767 / kelly.skinner@highlifehighland.com
Vacancy Reference No: CHLH/2601/04
Closing Date: 29/01/2026
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To find out more about the key duties, responsibilities and attributes required for this role, download the Job Description & Person Specification
About Us
High Life Highland is charity and our purpose is Making Life Better. We are a fun, friendly, kind, caring, supportive, inclusive and proud organisation with strong people values based around integrity, community, accountability, respect and example. We believe if all our of employees strive to embrace our people values then, collectively, we give ourselves the best chance of fulfilling our purpose of Making Life Better.
High Life Highland is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of age, colour, disability, ethnic origin, gender reassignment, marital or family status, nationality, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related factor
Our Benefits
Explore our full list of benefits here.
Flexible working opportunities are key to creating a balance between work and home life and
High Life Highland offers employees.☑ Opportunities to work from home (where appropriate).
☑ Flexible working hours.
☑ Flexi-leave scheme.
☑ Flexible retirement scheme.Flexible working opportunities are key to creating a balance between work and home life and
High Life Highland offers employees.☑ Opportunities to work from home (where appropriate).
☑ Flexible working hours.
☑ Flexi-leave scheme.
☑ Flexible retirement scheme.☑ 35 days pro rata per annum (including statutory leave) rising to 40 days after 5 years.
☑ Special paid leave to care for your children or dependent relatives.
☑ Up to 18 weeks unpaid parental leave.
☑ 35 days pro rata per annum (including statutory leave) rising to 40 days after 5 years.
☑ Special paid leave to care for your children or dependent relatives.
☑ Up to 18 weeks unpaid parental leave.
Our induction programme helps all new employees get to know the organisation and their individual job. The Charity will provide all the training needed for the role and have a six monthly appraisal system which focuses on development needs and gives employees the chance to talk about their job, and their plans for the future.
Our induction programme helps all new employees get to know the organisation and their individual job. The Charity will provide all the training needed for the role and have a six monthly appraisal system which focuses on development needs and gives employees the chance to talk about their job, and their plans for the future.
The Next Step Trust PERSON SPECIFICATION: Multi Site Facilties Caretaker Attributes Essential Desirable Qualifications Clean Driving license D1 Health and Safety Qualification Willing to complete First Aid at Work training and to be a First Aider Experience Experience of working in a caretaking position Trade experience Skills and Knowledge Good numeracy and literacy skills and IT skills Physical capability to undertake role. Working knowledge of health and safety Working knowledge of Moving and Handling procedures Knowledge of cleaning procedures, infection prevention control and COSHH Basic maintenance skills – both inside and external grounds Gardening skills The ability to supervise and teach an assistant Personal Attributes Good communication skills and teamwork. A flexible approach to working The Next Step Trust The Hoover Building, Westfield Street, Halifax, HX1 2DN Tel. 01422 330938 admin@nextsteptrust.co.uk www.nextsteptrust.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1114197 Registered Company No. 5711840 An eye for detail and the ability to review and improve work and processes. To be able to independently organise and prioritise tasks and complete work to timescales. Responsible nature and willingness to be a keyholder and respond to on call. Be able to travel between sites (mileage allowance paid) A commitment to equality and Inclusion. A flexible approach to work. Willingness to complete training. The Next Step Trust The Hoover Building, Westfield Street, Halifax, HX1 2DN Tel. 01422 330938 admin@nextsteptrust.co.uk www.nextsteptrust.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1114197 Registered Company No. 5711840
We are now looking for a Deputy Shop Manager to support the Halesowen Shop Manager in leading a team of volunteers, achieving set targets and maintaining standards. You’ll work 15 hours per week on a shift rotation, including some weekend working.
About the Role
Acorns Children's Hospice are a children's charity, offering specialist palliative nursing care and support for local children and their families. Every year, we support over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. We have a network of charity shops across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire, which help to provide the funding that we need to provide this care.
As Deputy Community Shop Manager, you will:
- Support the Shop Manager to create an exciting shop floor experience that makes Acorns stand out from our competitors
- Make decisions about the quality of stock, levels of pricing and style of merchandising
- Lead a team of volunteers
- Achieve sales targets by encouraging donations, purchases and gift aid
Click here to see inside one of our Acorns shops
About You
- Retail experience and experience of working towards targets
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- IT skills
- Happy to work weekends
- Enjoy a role that involves significant levels of manual handling
- Ability to travel independently to cover shops in the area if needed
We want our Shop Managers to firmly embed their shop into the fabric of the local community by being proactive in assessing opportunities within the community for the shop to get involved in, so ideally you’ll be based in the local area.
What We Offer
- £24,862.50 per annum (pro rata)
- 15 hours per week
- Based in Halesowen
- Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
- Discounts on refurbished tech
- Eye Test discount
- Health cash plan
- Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
- Time off to volunteer
- Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
- Wellbeing, legal and financial support
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk
Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?
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ISS ACTIVITY MANAGER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Evidence of vocational training obtained in an education/childcare setting Current First Aid certificate (can be obtained through the school) Lifeguard qualification X X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Extensive previous experience in a boarding/summer school environment and a good understanding of the expected standards and rules expected of both staff and students Proven experience of managing staff in a similar environment Qualification(s) and experience to lead one or more of the published sports or activities A strong understanding of Health & Safety specifically relating to a wide variety of sports and activities X X X X Experience of working with international pupils X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Proven ability to lead a team Ability to lead and deliver an exemplary co-curricular activity and social programme Excellent organisation and communication skills Ability to plan and ensure activities are well organised prior to delivery Demonstrated ability to enthuse and motivate students and staff alike Energy, enthusiasm, adaptability, flexibility and an ability to work under pressure Experience of implementing risk assessments and understanding of the importance of briefing staff to use these The ability to speak other languages X X X X X X X X