As the charity enters an exciting new phase in its history, opportunities have arisen to join our dynamic and dedicated team. Please see below for current vacancies:
Cluster Shop Manager
Salary £23,000 – £26,000 (pay band 6) plus pension and Life Assurance Cover
Reporting to Retail Area Manager
Based predominately at Bodmin/St Austell
37.5 hours per week split between various Cornwall Air Ambulance charity shop locations
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our retail team, working within a supportive team culture, where everyone is Proud to be Cornwall Air Ambulance.
With a new Cornwall Air Ambulance Superstore opening shortly this is one of a number of roles that are key to its success.
The Cluster Shop Manager will be responsible for the line management of Shop Managers, Assistant Manager, Relief Manager, Logistic Team and Shop Volunteers within their cluster. They will be responsible for maximising shop sales and profitability through the efficient day to day running of the Cornwall Air Ambulance superstore, ensuring a safe and secure environment is maintained.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall budget and strategy for all shops within the cluster
- Manage and resolve complex operational issues that arise across multiple sites including the resourcing of shop managers and relief managers in cluster shops
- Oversee and manage the logistics team, ensuring shops within the cluster are being serviced weekly
- Coach and develop Shop Managers to achieve excellent standards, results and best practice
- Lead in the promotion of charity fundraising activities and work with the Community Fundraisers
- Oversee and support the online operation within the cluster.
- Use social media to promote the shops and engage with communities
By joining our incredible team, you can be part of the future to help and sustain the income of the charity. “Saving lives is a team effort …. are you in?”
Click here for the full job description.
Click here for the application form.
TO APPLY
Please complete an application form and forward this with your CV and covering letter, carefully setting out how your qualifications, experience and knowledge matches the principal accountabilities of the role and the person specification, to Jackie Davis at jackie.davis@cornwallairambulancetrust.org or Jackie Davis, Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, Trevithick Downs, Newquay TR8 4DY
Closing date: Monday 22 March 2021
Superstore Assistant Manager
Salary £17,500 – £20,500 (pay band 7) plus pension and Life Assurance Cover
Reporting to Cluster Shop Manager
37.5 hours per week
Based at Bodmin/St Austell
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our retail team, working within a supportive team culture, where everyone is Proud to be Cornwall Air Ambulance.
With a new Cornwall Air Ambulance Superstore opening shortly this is one of a number of roles that are key to its success.
The post holder will assist the Cluster Shop Manager in maximising shop sales and profitability through the efficient day to day running of the Cornwall Air Ambulance Superstore, ensuring a safe and secure environment is maintained.
Key responsibilities:
- To support the Cluster Shop Manager in maximising shop profits through achieving/exceeding shop budgets
- Optimise sales of donated stock by ensuring the highest possible resale value
- Assist with the managing of stock control and rotation on branded goods throughout stores
- To step up in the absence of the Cluster Shop Manager and take responsibility for ALL daily operations
- Assist with the recruitment, induction, management and training of volunteers
- To support the Cluster Shop Manager in developing and maintaining a volunteer rota to ensure sufficient shop cover
- Lead and develop the volunteer team, ensuring effective communication, setting objectives, initiating work plans and helping to foster team spirit
- Supervise the Driver/ Warehouse Operatives with weekly logistic scheduling, associated storage areas and warehouse planning
By joining our incredible team, you can be part of the future to help and sustain the income of the charity. “Saving lives is a team effort …. are you in?”
Click here for the full job description.
Click here for the application form.
TO APPLY
Please complete an application form and forward this with your CV and covering letter, carefully setting out how your qualifications, experience and knowledge matches the principal accountabilities of the role and the person specification, to Jackie Davis at jackie.davis@cornwallairambulancetrust.org or Jackie Davis, Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, Trevithick Downs, Newquay TR8 4DY
Closing date: Monday 29 March 2021
Relief Manager
Salary £17,500 – £20,500 (pay band 7) plus pension and Life Assurance Cover
Reporting to Cluster Manager
37.5 hours per week split between various Cornwall Air Ambulance charity shop locations
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our retail team, working within a supportive team culture, where everyone is Proud to be Cornwall Air Ambulance.
With a new Cornwall Air Ambulance Superstore opening shortly this is one of a number of roles that are key to its success.
The post holder will assist the Cluster Shop Manager in maximising shop sales and profitability through the efficient day to day running of the Cornwall Air Ambulance stores, ensuring a safe and secure environment is maintained.
Key responsibilities:
- In the absence of the Store Managers take responsibility for ALL daily operations
- Maximising shop profits through achieving/exceeding shop budgets
- Optimise sales of donated stock by ensuring the highest possible resale value
- Assist with the managing of stock control and rotation on branded goods throughout stores
- Lead and develop the volunteer team, ensuring effective communication, setting objectives, initiating work plans and helping to foster team spirit
- Deliver exceptional customer service whilst leading from the front
By joining our incredible team, you can be part of the future to help and sustain the income of the charity. “Saving lives is a team effort …. are you in?”
Click here for the full job description.
Click here for the application form.
TO APPLY
Please complete an application form and forward this with your CV and covering letter, carefully setting out how your qualifications, experience and knowledge matches the principal accountabilities of the role and the person specification, to Jackie Davis at jackie.davis@cornwallairambulancetrust.org or Jackie Davis, Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, Trevithick Downs, Newquay TR8 4DY
Closing date: Wednesday 31 March 2021
Charity Shop Volunteer
Cornwall Air Ambulance needs you! The charity operates six charity shops across Cornwall that rely on the amazing help and support of a team of volunteers, known as the Groundcrew. We’re currently recruiting new volunteers to get involved in all aspects of charity shop life, from running till points to sorting donations and dressing the store. Each one of our volunteers plays a vital role in keeping the helicopter flying, enabling the crew to reach more people in their hour of need, saving more time and saving more lives.
To apply to join the Groundcrew, simply download the application form below and return it to us either by post, hand or email. For all enquiries please email volunteering@cornwallairambulancetrust.org or call 01637 889926.
To download the application form click here
For a full list of shop locations click here
Mission Maker Lottery canvassers (countywide)
We are looking for canvassers to recruit players to our Mission Maker lottery.
This is not your average sales job – our people have real career prospects and great job satisfaction every day. Many have worked with us for years and have become team leaders and managers. Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to make a difference, earn well and work in an honest and ethical environment.
The lottery is a popular, low cost and fun way to support the charity. If you are a great communicator and have sound people skills, this could be the change you are looking for. This is a chance to enjoy your work and know that you’re making a difference to a charity close to people’s hearts. In return we offer an excellent package which includes uncapped commissions.
You must be a great communicator and have sound people skills and importantly, you must be hardworking, motivated and dedicated. The role would suit door to door sales professionals from utilities and other sales backgrounds, experienced fundraisers with face to face people skills. On-going training, the tools to be the best you can and continual personal development are at the heart of our culture. The use of a car is essential due to the nature of the role as you will be required to drive to work within an operating location although those with good public transport links may be considered for some areas.
If you’re interested in the role, or simply want to find out a bit more, you can contact our recruitment partners at Lottery Fundraising Services on 01425 517030,
or email your CV to info@lfs.co.uk.
