Salary:            £38,510 – £43,956 pa

Hours:             37.5 hours per week

 Contract:        Full time, permanent

Location:         Essex

Closing date for applications:      11th December 2020 at midday

 Interview date:                               12th January 2021

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join St Francis’ team of professional retailers in this thriving multi-site charity retail business.

As the Head of Retail & Trading Operations you will need to demonstrate an outstanding track record in achieving sales and profit targets within retail management as well as experience of performance management and development of retail shop and voluntary teams.

If you have any questions about the position please contact Janice Jones, Retail Business Manager at janicejones@sfh.org.uk.

Please note that a basic criminal record check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment screening for the successful candidate.

View the Job Description and Person Specification for the Head of Retail & Trading Operations position.

To apply for this vacancy please download the Application Form and Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form. Please return your application to jobs@sfh.org.uk

In the event of a high number of responses to this advert, Saint Francis Hospice reserves the right to close the vacancy early. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date then please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

 Salary:            Circa £45,000

Hours:             37.5 hours per week

 Contract:        Fixed term for 6 months with opportunity for extension

Location:         Groundwork London offices and operational sites

Closing date for applications:       10am on 30^th November 2020

 Interview date:                               Week commencing 7^th December 2020

Groundwork London have a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to lead the development and launch of their brand new retail offer focused on bringing sustainability to the high street, within their established environmental and regeneration charity and with an exciting array of partners.

Groundwork London delivers highly successful reuse and upcycling projects which: divert waste and reduce CO₂emissions; provide training, employment and volunteering opportunities; make accessible high quality affordable refurbished products.

Groundwork London’s 2025 Strategy has committed to grow the scale and breadth of these services through the development of reuse retail services. Central to this plan is their plan to launch their first flagship Circular Economy Department Store, a design-led approach to sustainability on the high street. These exciting retail services will operate on a commercial footing which will support the long term sustainability of our reuse and upcycling projects, and deliver surpluses enabling reinvestment in the Trust’s charitable activities.

Groundwork London is seeking a creative and innovative individual with the personal skills, vision and leadership qualities that are essential to guide this unique opportunity. You will have:

• A strong track record in commercial retail business modelling and launch;
• An innovative and creative outlook with a strong interest in upcycling and the Circular Economy;
• The negotiation skills to secure the supplies of goods and bring partners on board to support these enterprises;
• Understanding of retail marketing and be able to contribute in the creation of a strong brand;
• The capability to build and lead teams in the design and rollout of our retail establishments;

You will work directly to the Trust’s Executive Team and with a Trust wide team of people who are passionate about the success of this exciting new venture.

Job Description

Application Form

Please send your application form and recruitment monitoring form quoting reference 728/REMM.to londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk

For further information and to discuss the role please contact Graham Parry at Groundwork London at GParry@groundwork.org.uk

 Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

 Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.