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 Benefits
Reporting to Retail Area Manager
Based predominately at Camborne
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.
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 a full job description and person specification.
TO APPLY
To apply for this position please click here and complete the online application form.
Carefully set out how your qualifications, experience and knowledge matches the principal accountabilities of the role and the person specification.
Driver and Warehouse Operative
Salary £18,135 pa (pay band 8) plus Pension and Benefits
Reporting to Cluster Shop Manager
37.5 hours per week
Based at 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.
Our donors and customers are very important to Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, with our Driver and Warehouse Operatives often on the front line and being the representative face of the charity. The postholder therefore needs to be careful, considerate, smart and mindful of the charity reputation at all times in their contact with colleagues and members of the public.
Key responsibilities:
- To plan and implement collection and delivery of stock from donors to customers, keeping and updating records as required.
- To maintain order and stock management of the goods in and goods out areas of the warehouse
- Assist shop managers in moving and arranging stock in and out of the display areas and maintaining cleanliness of goods as required.
- To maintain systems for refuse disposal, including unsaleable items
- Move stock between superstores and between shops as needed to facilitate the best possible sales outcomes
- Responsible for the preventative maintenance and security of the vehicle, including refuelling, cleanliness and the recording and reporting of maintenance needs.
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 job description.
TO APPLY
Please complete the online application form and attach 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.
Cornwall Air Ambulance flies over the Cornish coast.
Charity Shop Manager / Relief Manager
Salary £17,500 – £20,500 (pay band 7) plus pension and Benefits
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.
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:
- 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 to download the job description.
TO APPLY
Please complete the online application form and attach 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.
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.
