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

 

• Oversee the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional and efficient standard.

• Using a hands on approach, manage the rota and holidays for your team to ensure full coverage for receiving donations and delivery schedules.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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

• To build and maintain successful relationships with volunteers to harness their commitment and support for the Hospice.

• Support the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional standard and all Health & Safety measures are adhered to.

• To assist the Shop Managers in delivering effective Gift Aid practices across all stores.

• 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

• Support the shop teams to contribute to climate sustainability through engagement with recycling and upcycling initiatives.

• Undertake effective coaching of warehouse team to support them in day-to-day operational challenges and on-going personal development.

• To achieve gift aid targets through ongoing training and best practice and to ensure compliance with HMRC guidance.

• 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...

Café Shift Leader

College Lake,

Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne

, Tring, Buckinghamshire, HP23 5QG

Contact details

Please apply via the link. Queries should be directed to recruitment@bbowt.org.uk

Café Shift Leader

Salary: £13,760 (pro rata) per annum (£24,697 FTE), £13.57 per hour

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 19.5 hours per week, according to rota. Alternate weekend working and occasional bank holidays and evenings.

Based: College Lake Nature Reserve, Tring, Bucks, England

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.

The Café Shift Leader will help nature recover by delivering an excellent guest experience at our busy café located in College Lake nature reserve, Tring, Bucks.

What you’ll be doing

• Food and drink preparation, including cooking a basic menu and baking.
• Supervising the daily operation of our busy café to deliver a positive guest experience and maximise income opportunities.
• Carrying out the daily opening and closing procedures for the café including food safety and hygiene checks.
• Assist the Café Supervisor with ordering the ordering of stock and developing a vibrant seasonal menu for the café and events hosted at the reserve.

What we’re looking for

• Café or similar customer focused hospitality environment skills
• Baking, cooking, or other food preparation skills
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification with ability to attain Food Hygiene Level 3
• A calm and welcoming approach in dealing with the public and colleagues
• Ability to coordinate a team and resources to adapt to changing demands in the café

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
• Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
• Learning & Development Programme for all
• Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
• Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
• Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development

This role is accepting applications on a rolling basis and the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy once a suitable applicant is found.

Interviews will take place face to face at College Lake on a rolling basis.

BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. Contact us on recruitment@bbowt.org.uk if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application. 

When applying for the role you can expect to answer a few questions online relating to the skills required and what you would be doing in the role. Your responses will be anonymised, randomised, and scored by a panel of reviewers.

We don't use an application form, or CVs - your answers to our situational based questions will be scored against a review guide and scores from these will decide which candidates go through to the interview stage.  See here to find out why we do this.

Whilst we appreciate ChatGPT and other AI platforms can answer these questions, we know what they have to say (and generally the answer they generate isn't great). We want to hear your perspective written in your own words. If it is clear that any of your answers are not your own work, we reserve the right to reject your application on that basis.

You’ll also be asked for information about your background, anything...

Children’s Activity Programme | School holiday, weekend and / or cover shifts | Flexible hours | Meaningful work

Looking for work that actually makes a difference during the school holidays and weekends to provide flexible cover?
Join our children’s activity programme and help create safe, joyful, and memorable days for children who need extra support to thrive.

We are recruiting Activity Support Workers to provide cover across our children’s school holiday activity programmes as well as some of our weekend groups. You can choose to work:
School holidays only

Weekends only

Cover shifts for sickness / annual leave

All of the above

✨  About the Role

You’ll be part of a friendly, values-driven team supporting children to enjoy fun, inclusive activities in a caring and structured environment.
This is not just cover work. It’s about being the calm, encouraging presence that helps children feel safe, confident, and included.

🧩  What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting children during activity sessions – during school holidays and/or weekends
• Encouraging participation in games, crafts, trips, and group activities
• Providing one-to-one or small group support where needed
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Working closely with permanent staff to ensure safe, consistent care

💛  Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be superhuman, just kind, reliable, and enthusiastic.

You might be:

• Experienced in care, education, youth work, or childcare
• A student studying health, social care, psychology, teaching, or similar
• Someone with lived experience and a genuine passion for working with children
• Calm under pressure and confident supporting children with additional needs

🎒  What We Offer

• Flexible shifts, work that fits around your life
• A supportive, welcoming team
• Valuable experience in the care sector
• Work that leaves you tired in the best way possible
• The kind of job where you go home knowing you mattered

🔒  Safeguarding

This role is subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• References
• Right to work in the UK

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

📩 Interested? If you’re someone who brings patience, warmth, and energy into a room, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now by logging onto our website  Umbrella – Empowering Disabled Children, Young Adults And Their Families and completing the

downloadable application formand returning to

, and help turn school holidays and weekends into something special.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and Passionate individuals to join our team of Activity Support Workers.

• To support children/younger adults in line with their needs and abilities at activities.
  To be able to work with children and/or young adults in a group setting as well as 1:1 in the community
• To stimulate the child/younger adult with play activities and social activities in the community.
• To help recreation providers/club leaders develop their skills base with regard to working with disabled children/younger adults, ensuring they are safe and stimulating
• To liaise as appropriate with the child/younger adult and their parents/carers
• To undertake basic care functions for children/younger adult where appropriate (e.g. toileting, help with feeding etc). Moving and handling training will be given.
• To work with club staff when considering appropriate integrated and specialist activities for the child/younger adult.
• To report any developments or concerns about particular children to the leisure provision staff and Line Managers as appropriate
• To provide information to the staff team concerning resources, provision and perceived needs of disabled children/younger adult in South Derbyshire
• To participate in the development of training for play and leisure groups / staff members.
• To participate in Umbrella Volunteer Training
• To support and promote equal opportunities
• To comply with Health and Safety regulations
• To work alongside other professionals on a number of sites
• To attend staff and team meetings and liaise regularly with the team on all aspects of the project
• To complete administration work
• To assist with any other duties that may occur from time to time in order to meet the needs of Umbrella, which are not covered in the above. These will be mutually agreed with your Line Manager

To download application form please click here

Please return completed application forms to laura.beresford@umbrella.uk.net

Manor Estates Housing Association is seeking to recruit a permanent full-time (35 hours) Property Services Director to join our team. We want to find someone that shares our values (Committed, People Focused, Professional and Agile) and wants to make a positive difference in tenants’ lives through the provision of good quality, well maintained homes.

The role is to lead the Property Services team in delivering a high quality, customer focused, and compliant asset management and maintenance service. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of leading and motivating a team
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve strategic goals
• Understanding of legislative, statutory and regulatory requirements relating to social housing
• Experience of developing partnerships with external organisations
• Previous experience of working in a housing organisation

The post holder will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

(Please note that CV’s will be considered as additional information only – No Agencies)

For an informal chat about the post please contact Claire Ironside at either cironside@manorestates.org.uk or 0131 510 8540

Information packs and an application form are available to download below or by contacting our office on 0131 510 8540 or email info@manorestates.org.uk.

To apply
Application forms can be downloaded in PDF or Word format by clicking the appropriate link below.

To:
You can return your completed form by email to info@manorestates.org.uk or by post to:

Manor Estates Housing Association Suite 4

5 New Mart Place

Edinburgh

EH14 1RW

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• Location:Oxfam Bookshop - Wallingford
• Workplace Type:On-site
• Hours:37.5 hours per week
• Salary:£25,314 per annum
• Job Family:Retail
• Division:Retail (Engagement)
• Grade:Shop Manager 1
• Job Type:Open ended
• Closing Date:21 February 2026
• Country:United Kingdom

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Please note: this role involves occasional Sunday working.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. ...

Ambassador Volunteer

To promote and make Torch Trust and the services offered to those with sight loss known to churches, small groups, sight loss charities and organisations as well as to attend exhibitions representing Torch Trust.

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We will email you our Torch News magazine four times a year, full of encouraging stories, updates and information on how you can get involved. Our quarterly prayer diary is included to give you a daily guide to how you can be praying for the ministry of Torch. By receiving these digitally you help us save costs and help the planet!

By completing this form, you agree to our privacy policies.

We are only able to continue our work supporting those with sight loss thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Please consider if you can support the ministry financially.

Office hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday.

From outside UK: +44 1858 438260

If you don’t get a response please use our online form or email us at: info@torchtrust.org

Send us a message using our online form and a member of our friendly staff will get back to you as soon as possible.

Write us an email and one of our friendly team members will get back to as soon as possible.

If you like to contact us directly, please use this phone number: 01858 438260
Office hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday.
From outside UK: +44 1858 438260

Send us a message using our online form and a member of our friendly staff will get back to you as soon as possible.

It’s free and easy to become a client. Once you get in touch, one of our staff will help you complete the sign-up process.

By completing this form, you agree to our privacy policies.

We have a dedicated form for registering yourself and the client.

It’s free and easy to become a client supporter. You can do this online or over the telephone. This will give you access to most items that a client would have access to.

By completing this form, you agree to our privacy policies.

We’ve got a dedicated form to register yourself as a client.

By completing this form, you agree to our privacy policies.

To record Christian books and magazines for the Torch Trust library, to enable clients who live with sight loss to access materials so that they can grow in their faith through digital recordings.

• To prepare written material for an audio context
• To record the material on to a laptop using a USB microphone
• To check the recording for accuracy, noise, level, pace and timing, and correct as appropriate

• Position Type:Voluntary
• Team:Audio Transcription Coordinator
• Location:Work from Home

• A natural reading voice with variable expressions
• Good sense of hearing
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good IT skills
• Able to keep on required time scales
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Good level of literacy

Homebased, with use of a quiet room which has sound absorbing surfaces, like carpets and curtains. Also required is a modern Windows PC/laptop (unfortunately our microphones do not work with Apple systems).

This is a part-time role with days and hours to suit the applicant. However, it is expected that volunteers are able to commit time to agreed projects in order to meet deadlines.

A microphone, training and support will be provided by Torch Trust.

• Application Form
• Informal interview
• 2 references including a Church Minister or leader
• Volunteer Agreement

If you would like any further information about the role please contact : 01858 438260 or volunteers@torchtrust.org

If you have any questions concerning employment with Torch please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will be pleased to get back in touch with you.

Other staffing opportunities will be listed here as they become available.

Vacancy

To promote and make Torch Trust and the services offered to those with sight loss...

St Paul Old Ford is a vibrant, inclusive Church of England parish where all are welcomed, fully known, and encouraged to grow in faith and community. At the heart of our life and agency is Jesus Christ, who calls us to love, serve, and witness to Him in our parish and beyond.

We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team, supporting the life and vision of the church by enabling staff, volunteers, and lay leaders to focus on pastoral care, worship, and outreach.

Our building hosts two charities: IntoUniversity and Ability Bow. St Paul’s is also in a benefice with St Marks Victoria Park, where our tenants are a full-time nursery. The Church also owns a flat that is rented to private tenants.

St Paul Old Ford is a hive of activity 7 days a week, hosting a community café, used for venue hire, and supporting a range of local groups and community projects. This role offers the chance to engage with and support these vibrant activities alongside the day-to-day operational leadership of the church.

This is a 0.7 FTE role, ideal for a collaborative, relational, and mission-driven professional who can balance operational excellence with a heart for people and community. The Operations Manager will oversee the church’s resources: people, buildings, IT, and finances, developing systems and structures that are effective, flexible, and culturally responsive.

The post-holder must be a committed Christian, willing to be a regular participant in the worshipping life of St Paul’s, and fully committed to the vision, values, and life of the church, working alongside the Vicar, PCC (The Church Council) and leadership team to help the church live out its vision.

The Church Operations Manager has delegated authority from the Vicar to lead and manage day-to-day operational, administrative, staffing, and compliance matters of the parish, working within PCC policies and agreed budgets.

This role offers the chance to be part of a welcoming, diverse, and vibrant parish, where Christ is present in and through our people, and hospitality, community, and shared gifts enable the church to flourish at the heart of the parish.

PURPOSE:

• To work collaboratively with the Vicar, PCC, staff and congregation, supporting St Paul’s as we discern our shared vision and agency in a diverse and changing parish, and beyond.
• To help nurture a staff culture rooted in mutual respect, honest communication and shared responsibility, supporting healthy rhythms of work and life.
• To be responsible for the management of the church’s resources of people, buildings, IT, and finances, developing effective, efficient, and flexible administrative processes, and robust and appropriate structures for leadership, management, and governance (including statutory compliance).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Working collaboratively to support the vision and mission of St Paul’s

• Meet regularly with the Vicar to plan, reflect and prioritise operational needs.
• Work with the PCC, staff team and volunteers to translate the church’s vision into practical steps, sustainable systems and shared rhythms of work.
• Support the Vicar in the operational elements of worship, seasonal services and community events.
• Help strengthen communication practices - digital, printed and face-to-face - ensuring accessibility for people of different backgrounds, languages and abilities.
• Participate fully in the life of the staff team and the wider life of the church, offering your gifts alongside others.

2.  Nurturing a healthy staff culture

• Contribute to regular line-management, supporting staff and volunteers through check-ins, reflective conversations and an annual cycle of reviews and goal-setting that help each person flourish.
• Facilitate staff meetings in ways that encourage openness, clarity and collaboration - preparing accessible agendas, ensuring actions are understood, and helping the team follow through together.
• Support clear communication across the team, helping ensure decisions are shared transparently and that responsibilities are understood.
• Co-create - alongside the Vicar and staff team - a programme of team learning, development, wellbeing and reflective practice, including training and retreat opportunities that nourish an honest, diverse and thriving staff culture.
• Chair regular operational meetings to support coordination, shared problem-solving and the smooth functioning of the church’s day-to-day life.

3.  Responsible for the mana...