Remake Scotland
Recruitment Pack
Job Description
Scrapstore Supervisor
October 2016
Remake Scotland is a Limited Company by Guarantee (SC398779) and a Registered Charity (SC044180).
Registered in Scotland. Registered Office: Unit 2, Crieff Visitor Centre, Muthill Road, Crieff PH7 4HQ
01764 655 733
www.remakescotland.co.uk
Scrapstore Opening Hours - Wed 10am-2pm, Thu 4pm-8pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Background
Remake Scotland is a local community resource charity working to support children’s creativity and community education.
As part of its environmental charitable aims, Remake sources and processes donations of dry, clean & safe business waste (and some domestic items) such as textiles, paper, card & plastic and processes them as alternative arts and crafts resources for affiliate community groups, schools and individual crafters for low cost sale in the scrapstore. Remake also sells second hand furniture.
Remake Scotland operates a loyalty scheme called the Remake Pass which allows affiliates to access the scrapstore. The scrapstore provides an important source of income for our charity, helps us deliver our aims as well as provide valuable volunteering opportunities for the community, and in particular, work placement opportunities for young adults. All profits from our scrapstore go back into providing services.
Creative workshops are delivered at the Crieff premises or as part of our Remake Challenge Champions environmental education outreach programme for children and young adults highlighting how everyone can play a part in reducing waste sent to landfill sites. Beneficiaries do not need to be Remake Pass affiliates to access this service.
Overview
Job Title: Scrapstore Supervisor
Salary: £8 per hour
Hours: 18 hours per week
4 days a week - Wednesday 9.45am-2.15pm, Thursday 3.45pm-8.15pm, Friday 9.45am-2.15pm, Saturday 9.45am-2.15pm. Some evening and weekend work will be required (Additional overtime may also be available)
Employer: Remake Scotland
Contract: Part time fixed term contract for 6 months initially
Accountable to: Operations Manager
Base: Remake Scotland, Unit 2, Crieff Visitor Centre, Muthill Road, Crieff PH7 4HQ
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to take on developing our scrapstore its full potential, contributing towards the sustainability of Remake Scotland services, and to join our vibrant staff team. A broad range of training will be provided to the post holder as well as other development opportunities.
The post holder will support the day to day running of our Crieff scrapstore processing & pricing donations, maintaining a clean and well stocked sales floor, training and managing the volunteer team and banking and other admin duties as required. The post holder will be expected to work towards realistic sales targets, and will be supported by our Operations Manager and our Volunteer Co-ordinator.
Main Responsibilities
· To work in conjunction with the Operations Manager and Volunteer Co-ordinator to meet agreed sales targets for the Scrapstore.
· To help recruit, train, and support a team of volunteers to keep the shop open 4 days per week
· To liaise with the Volunteer Co-ordinator or other relevant staff in ensuring the development and wellbeing of volunteers
· Work with the Operations Manager to ensure accurate financial records are kept
· To generate donated stock for the shop through local promotion in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
· Ensuring the pricing of stock is consistent to achieve targets but remains a benefit to Remake Pass affiliates
· To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment for both staff and the public
· To liaise with the Operations Manager on any issues regarding the daily running of the shop
· To support the work of Remake Scotland and promote its services to the wider community
· To attend regular supervision and team meetings
· Undertake training and continuing professional development opportunities relevant to the role
· To undertake any other activity required by the shops manager or other senior staff
· Complete banking according to Remake policy
· Ensure the stock is presented to its best possible advantage.
· The role will demand moving a lot of stock on a daily basis
· Weigh and sort in van deliveries and ensure goods are separated into scrapstore
· Promote a happy working environment and to increase efficiency and job satisfaction.
· Training and development opportunities relevant to these responsibilities above will be offered.
For an application form and more details about the post contact our office on 01764 655 733.
For more information about Remake Scotland visit www.remakescotland.co.uk.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tues 8 Nov 2016
Remake Scotland
Experience and Key Skills
In the Section 4 of our application form you are asked to demonstrate to us how you meet the following person specification. The information you provide there is the key manner in which assess applications.
We would strongly advise that in Section 4 of the application form you list each person specification below followed by examples of relevant skills, experience and knowledge that demonstrate how you meet it. The more information you give us the more we are able to effectively assess your application.
We appreciate that the nature of many of our posts require a broad range of skills and experience. We would encourage applicants to list any transferable skills they feel relevant in Section 4 of the application form. We are also able to provide significant training and support for a successful candidate who may lack experience in some of the areas specified, to accommodate skills/knowledge gaps.
Experience
· Experience of working in retail and/or retail management
· Experience of working/volunteering in a charity shop
· Experience of keeping financial and other sales based records
· Experience of supporting staff and/or volunteers in a retail or similar setting
Skills, Abilities and knowledge
· Ability to use common IT systems and Microsoft Office package
· Ability to prioritise your workload and work under pressure
· Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to build rapport with people of differing ages, backgrounds and cultural origins.
General
· There are no specific qualifications required but please list evidence of training and development relevant to the role
· A full, clean driving licence would be an advantage