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Salary range: €35236.50 Per annum The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a Retail Shop Manager for our well established busy close knit shop based at Donegal Town, Donegal. This is a great opportunity for an experienced retailer, with energy and flair to work with an organisation that makes a difference in the community.This is an exciting time to work in Charity Retail, where we have a strong focus on contributing to a sustainable circular economy and help people in need using donated preloved clothing, furniture and bric-a-brac.We are looking for a creative, self-motivated individual who is customer and people centric, who will work closely with the Regional Retail Manager & the local conference along with the current team which are made up of volunteers and community scheme workers with a goal to optimise sales so we can better serve the community.Should you be successful you will be part of a great team made up of ten shops in the Northwest region and a network of over 230 shops nationwide.The ideal candidate will have solid retail experience and a proven track record in achieving targets by setting high standards.This is a full time permanent role, if you think this is you, please apply. Candidate Requirements: Education
Shop Manager
1. PURPOSE OF THE JOB • To maximize sales, productivity, revenue opportunities and customer satisfaction levels through the efficient management of the St Vincent de Paul Charity shop byensuring compliance with the Society’s retail standards, current relevant legislation and SVP policy and ethos. • You’ll lead and develop your team comprising of volunteers, CE staff, TUS and paid employees, where applicable to maintain the standards of the shop and achieve targetsfor business growth. • You will lead and develop the management of a motivated team comprising shop volunteers, CE staff, TUS, occasional placements and paid employees, where applicable. • As a Shop Manager you’ll be vital to the ongoing success of Vincent’s Retail, focusing on maximizing sales, productivity, revenue opportunities and providing customer service that meets and exceeds our customer’s expectations. You’ll take ownership of your shop ensuring compliance with the Society’s retail standards, health and safety and legislation to create a shopping experience that caters to our wide range of customers and promotes the ethos of the Society. 2. ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB The SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including Social Housing, Child & Family services, Retail, Administration and other specialist areas. SVP retail is the third largest retailer in Ireland with 227 shops. When you work in an SVP shop your dedication, initiative and passion are helping to make an important contribution to the work SVP does and to change the lives of people in need across the country. SVP is committed to ensuring that everyone we encounter, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. All employees are expected to act in accordance with SVP policies on Dignity & Respect and Safeguarding in respect of related Child and Vulnerable adult safeguarding policies and procedures. The Society is Christian based with a strong sense of Gospel values. The founder of the Society, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, was a devout Catholic and his legacy of spirituality remains a key element for volunteer members of the Society and underpins the conduct of conference meetings. It can often therefore be normal practice within the Society that prayers are said at the beginning and end of Conference meetings or at meetings where members are in attendance as this underpins the ethos of the Society. There is no requirement for staff members to actively participate in the saying of prayers but to respect the ethos of the Society and be aware that this practice may occur. 3. GUIDANCE AND AUTHORITY The job holder will report to the Regional Retail Manager, Northwest The post holder is expected to operate with considerable autonomy. The nature of matters referred upwards are those: • Where significant resistance is experienced in the development of good practice and implementation of policy. • Where practice or proposed practice places stakeholders in a position of risk e.g. a child, a vulnerable adult, members, volunteers, the reputation of the Society. • Where decision will have a significant impact on the workload of others. 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Business Development: 1. Implement effective re-sourcing of stock to anticipate customer demands 2. Review day to day operations and offerings of the shop in conjunction with recognised guidelines on core issues including customer care, retail standards, financial control, health and safety and security and recommend changes in working practices and staff levels where appropriate. 3. Maximise the financial contribution of the Vincent’s Retail by delivering like for like growth in line with agreed targets by encouraging all members of your team to do likewise. 4. Achieve financial objectives 5. Keep Regional Retail Manager/Area/Shop Conference informed 6. Develop a “Sales through service” culture with the specific aims of retaining existing customers, attracting new customers and expanding customer activity in-store to include, buying, donating and volunteering. 7. Develop a culture of regular self- assessment in the shop 8. Investigate and resolve all legitimate customer complaints where possible and aim to recover the customer where practicable 9. Recruitment of new volunteers for the shop and management of existing volunteers. 10. Create and sustain an environment in which all staff and volunteers are motivated and are given suitable work to ensure that their individual motivations and abilities are being recognised and met. 11. Familiarise all team members with SVP guidelines and best practice on issues including financial control and staff purchases. Compliance issues or concerns should be raised to the Line Manager. 12. Promote and maintain a satisfactory level of control in the area handling cash and stock control and ensure compliance to recognised staff purchase and Emergency Assistance controls. 13. Continually reassess the operational risks inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices and any impact of management restructures / new technology 5. CHALLENGES There are a number of challenges in this role, largely determined by the scale, complexity, voluntary nature and high levels of local autonomy with the Society. • Acceptance of the dynamic of a complex, national, membership organisation and an understanding of how this both contributes to and constrains the work. • Influencing others not under direct authority. 6. OTHER INFORMATION In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required from time to time to perform other duties as deemed reasonable and necessary by the employer. The job holder may also be required from time to time to work or attend training/meetings at another location. As much notice as is reasonably practicable will be given of any such requirement/ change. The Society is committed to the Right to Disconnect Code of Practice which applies to all employees irrespective of where they work, be that office, service, home or other remote location, or their working pattern, either core, shift, or flexible hours. Given the nature of our organisation, employees may request or be required, depending on their role and agreement of management, to work in a more flexible manner and occasionally outside of their normal/standard working hours. Certain roles by their nature may have a requirement to work evenings or weekends and may be on a shift pattern (as detailed in the written particulars of employment), others may be required to attend evening or weekend meetings with members or may be subject to annual peaks and troughs in the workload. These are usually normal, expected, and foreseeable work-related requirements and staff should ensure that they receive the required breaks and compensatory leave as detailed in the Society’s Time off in Lieu policy. Employees are responsible for notifying their manager in writing of any statutory rest period or break to which they are entitled to and were not able to avail of on a particular occasion and the reason for not availing of such rest period or break within one week. 7. EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS TO UNDERTAKE THE ROLE AT A FULLY ACCEPTABLE LEVEL Essential Education • Minimum Leaving Certificate level Experience • At least 3 years in a customer facing retail environment • Experience of managing / working with a diverse team of people • Experience of working with sales and meeting targets • Experience of independent working and also working as part of a team • Experience of providing and analyzing sales reports Skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, in individual and group situations • An ability to establish and foster excellent working relationships with many different people across different functions and locations. • Excellent organization skills • Competent in IT packages – Excel, Word, EPOS, Microsoft 365 • A positive outlook with resilience and persistence in the face of barriers andsetbacks. • An ability to display empathy, patience and a well-developed sense of humor. Knowledge • Commercially aware The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes: • Ability to work on own initiative or as part of team. • Be honest and trustworthy • Be respectful • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity • Be flexible • Demonstrate sound work ethics • Be Physically fit, this role will be required to move donations received from the public. Donations may weigh between 5kg – 15kg Salary: €35,236.50 per annum / 18.07 per hour. Paid Monthly
AM General Operative
Fastway is in a period of unprecedented growth and as such, we have a need to secure a driven, focused, and experienced Warehouse General Operative to join their busy team on a fixed term contract. The desired candidate for this Warehouse General Operative role will have worked within a logistics/warehouse business previously. The successful candidate will be based in our Letterkenny Depot, Unit 5 - 8, Building 2, Port Link Business Park, Port Rd, Gortlee, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal F92 NW60 Hours: AM - 4:00am to 10:00am Job Responsibilities of this Warehouse General Operative job: Job Types: Full Time, Permanent Salary: €12.70 per hour
Trade Sales Advisor
Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. The core business is through the traditional Builders Merchants division. Main brands include Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords. In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech & Rooney’s Hardware. Principle Objective The role of Trade Sales Advisor is to provide our customers with a knowledgeable, friendly and dependable service whilst at the same time optimising branch sales and gross profit, promote the company's products and services in a professional manner and deliver a superior standard of customer care to our existing customers. Knowledge & Experience
Human Resources Operations Associate
What you will do We are looking for an astute, experienced professional to fulfil the role of Senior Human Resources Associate within a motivated, energetic, and resourceful PGIM Human Resources Operations team. This role is based in the Republic of Ireland and one of three Senior HR Associates. You will support and manage all employee life-cycle events across the UK and selected European countries. You will also work closely with team members based in UK, North America, Europe, and Asia.This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, diligent and inquisitive individual looking to demonstrate their HR knowledge and experience in an fast paced, exciting and ever-changing environment. Exposure to Human Resources practices across different geographies, language skills and experience in European HR practices would both be advantageous.Excellent problem-solving skills and a high degree of customer focus are essential in this dynamic, high performing culture. What you can expect
Locum Solicitor & Conveyancing
C. S. Kelly & Company Solicitors are currently seeking to recruit a Locum Solicitor in addition to a full time permanent Conveyancing and Probate Solicitor to join their busy and professional team. The successful candidates for these positions should have at least 4 years post qualification experience in the relevant fields. This position of Conveyancing and Probate Solicitor will afford the successful candidate an opportunity to develop their career and work under the supervision of experienced practitioners. The position of Locum Solicitor is a short-medium term assignment. The ideal candidates will be able to handle a varied workload but will work mainly in the areas of conveyancing and probate. Salary commensurate with experience and expertise. The office is located in Buncrana, County Donegal and is 24km from Derry and 43km from Letterkenny. The ideal candidates should possess: Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If this opportunity interests you, please send your CV and cover letter to mary.hegarty@cskelly.com
