Welcome to Retail with a difference Imagine a retail career where every sale, every display, and every customer interaction directly supports compassionate care for those who need it most. At Princess Alice Hospice, our shops are more than just retail spaces they re community hubs that help fund vital hospice services. With 40 high street locations, we combine professional retail standards with a heartfelt mission. As our Retail Area Manager, you ll be the face of our values on the high street leading teams, driving performance, and making a real difference every single day. About the role: As a Retail Area Manager, you ll take full ownership of a diverse portfolio of shops, leading and supporting teams made up of both paid staff and volunteers. You ll be responsible for driving profitability across all income streams while managing controllable expenses, ensuring each shop delivers an exceptional supporter experience through high standards of presentation and service. This is a hands-on, field-based role where you ll spend most of your time in-store guiding teams, solving problems, and fostering a culture of excellence and care. You ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the Hospice to support day-to-day operations and contribute to the strategic development of our retail offering. This is a dynamic role that requires daily travel between shops and occasional weekend work, aligned with the needs of the business. A current driving licence (with no more than six penalty points) is essential. About You: This role is ideal for a confident and experienced Area Manager, preferably with a background in charity retail, though we warmly welcome applicants from across the retail (particularly fashion) and service industry with transferable skills. You ll be a natural leader with proven people management experience, excellent communication skills, and strong IT competence. Self-motivated and solution-focused, you ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where juggling multiple priorities is the norm. Your ability to build relationships at all levels, handle conflict constructively, and stay organised and flexible will be key to your success in this role. As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity to join an organisation which places patients at the heart of what we do, we also offer a range of great benefits, which include: 27 days annual leave, plus recognised public holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service Training support and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme promoting staff wellbeing Access to blue light card discount Access to Pension Scheme If you re a motivated, organised leader who s passionate about retail and community impact, we d love to hear from you! Discover a career where retail means more. The difference is You. About us: Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures. We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you. Please visit our Privacy Notices section to understand and be aware of how we use the data you provide to us.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Welcome to Retail with a difference Imagine a retail career where every sale, every display, and every customer interaction directly supports compassionate care for those who need it most. At Princess Alice Hospice, our shops are more than just retail spaces they re community hubs that help fund vital hospice services. With 40 high street locations, we combine professional retail standards with a heartfelt mission. As our Retail Area Manager, you ll be the face of our values on the high street leading teams, driving performance, and making a real difference every single day. About the role: As a Retail Area Manager, you ll take full ownership of a diverse portfolio of shops, leading and supporting teams made up of both paid staff and volunteers. You ll be responsible for driving profitability across all income streams while managing controllable expenses, ensuring each shop delivers an exceptional supporter experience through high standards of presentation and service. This is a hands-on, field-based role where you ll spend most of your time in-store guiding teams, solving problems, and fostering a culture of excellence and care. You ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the Hospice to support day-to-day operations and contribute to the strategic development of our retail offering. This is a dynamic role that requires daily travel between shops and occasional weekend work, aligned with the needs of the business. A current driving licence (with no more than six penalty points) is essential. About You: This role is ideal for a confident and experienced Area Manager, preferably with a background in charity retail, though we warmly welcome applicants from across the retail (particularly fashion) and service industry with transferable skills. You ll be a natural leader with proven people management experience, excellent communication skills, and strong IT competence. Self-motivated and solution-focused, you ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where juggling multiple priorities is the norm. Your ability to build relationships at all levels, handle conflict constructively, and stay organised and flexible will be key to your success in this role. As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity to join an organisation which places patients at the heart of what we do, we also offer a range of great benefits, which include: 27 days annual leave, plus recognised public holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service Training support and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme promoting staff wellbeing Access to blue light card discount Access to Pension Scheme If you re a motivated, organised leader who s passionate about retail and community impact, we d love to hear from you! Discover a career where retail means more. The difference is You. About us: Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures. We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you. Please visit our Privacy Notices section to understand and be aware of how we use the data you provide to us.
Hours: Part time 22.5 but extra days and working weekends over the event period is essential Are you looking for an opportunity where you can truly make a difference? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings something new, and your energy and enthusiasm can have a real impact? If so, this could be the perfect role for you because the difference can be you . About us: Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, South West London and Middlesex. We need to raise over £11.5 million a year to provide our free palliative and end of life care services through fundraising, retail operations, donations and legacies. About the role: We re thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Fundraising Team in a temporary role supporting our Christmas events programme. This is a hands-on role that plays a pivotal part in helping deliver our festive calendar, with a particular focus on our flagship event the Santa Fun Run which aims to raise an incredible £70,000. You will be involved in researching and ordering stock, liaising with suppliers, loading and driving a small van, putting up banners, and distributing leaflets to businesses and organisations across our care area. You ll work closely with community fundraisers to leaflet shops and cafés in their local areas and engage with staff across the organisation to promote the event. You ll also update briefing documents, call supporters to talk about the event and help them set up fundraising pages, and support their fundraising efforts. In addition, you ll liaise with the Volunteering Team to recruit and brief volunteers and attend all key events on 30 November, 7 December, and 14 December. On event days, you ll be there to help set up and ensure everything runs smoothly. You ll also assist with wider marketing aspects of event management and delivery, such as preparing supporting literature and providing administrative support. About you: We re looking for someone who is passionate about event planning and community engagement, highly organised, a strong administrator, and a real team player. You ll bring energy, enthusiasm, and festive spirit to everything you do. You ll be helping put the fun into our Santa Fun Run, so expect to find yourself dressed as Santa or an Elf, spreading cheer around the Hospice and out in the community to get people excited and signed up for the most joyful event of the year. You ll support the Events Lead with planning and logistics, motivate participants, and engage the community. You ll assist with event setup and delivery, which includes lifting boxes, erecting gazebos, and packing vans. A full UK driving licence is essential, as you ll be required to drive a van. Flexibility is key, as the role may involve working evenings and weekends. This role is perfect for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in charity events, community fundraising, and seasonal campaigns. If you re looking to make a meaningful difference we d love to hear from you even if you re not sure you meet every requirement of the role. Closing date: 9th September 2025 Interview date: 16th September 2025
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
Hours: Part time 22.5 but extra days and working weekends over the event period is essential Are you looking for an opportunity where you can truly make a difference? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings something new, and your energy and enthusiasm can have a real impact? If so, this could be the perfect role for you because the difference can be you . About us: Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, South West London and Middlesex. We need to raise over £11.5 million a year to provide our free palliative and end of life care services through fundraising, retail operations, donations and legacies. About the role: We re thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Fundraising Team in a temporary role supporting our Christmas events programme. This is a hands-on role that plays a pivotal part in helping deliver our festive calendar, with a particular focus on our flagship event the Santa Fun Run which aims to raise an incredible £70,000. You will be involved in researching and ordering stock, liaising with suppliers, loading and driving a small van, putting up banners, and distributing leaflets to businesses and organisations across our care area. You ll work closely with community fundraisers to leaflet shops and cafés in their local areas and engage with staff across the organisation to promote the event. You ll also update briefing documents, call supporters to talk about the event and help them set up fundraising pages, and support their fundraising efforts. In addition, you ll liaise with the Volunteering Team to recruit and brief volunteers and attend all key events on 30 November, 7 December, and 14 December. On event days, you ll be there to help set up and ensure everything runs smoothly. You ll also assist with wider marketing aspects of event management and delivery, such as preparing supporting literature and providing administrative support. About you: We re looking for someone who is passionate about event planning and community engagement, highly organised, a strong administrator, and a real team player. You ll bring energy, enthusiasm, and festive spirit to everything you do. You ll be helping put the fun into our Santa Fun Run, so expect to find yourself dressed as Santa or an Elf, spreading cheer around the Hospice and out in the community to get people excited and signed up for the most joyful event of the year. You ll support the Events Lead with planning and logistics, motivate participants, and engage the community. You ll assist with event setup and delivery, which includes lifting boxes, erecting gazebos, and packing vans. A full UK driving licence is essential, as you ll be required to drive a van. Flexibility is key, as the role may involve working evenings and weekends. This role is perfect for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in charity events, community fundraising, and seasonal campaigns. If you re looking to make a meaningful difference we d love to hear from you even if you re not sure you meet every requirement of the role. Closing date: 9th September 2025 Interview date: 16th September 2025
About us: Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. About the In Patient Unit team: Is care at your core? It is at ours. Here at Princess Alice Hospice, you ll have the opportunity to make a satisfying, rewarding difference to the lives of our patients, their families and friends, and be supported every step of the way. We support our clinical staff to be the difference in these precious days. With outstanding patient to carer ratios. With time to build valued relationships with your patients, their families, and friends. The secret to our CQC outstanding rating is humble. We care for our carers. We re ambitious - blazing new trails in end of life care - and supporting the ambitions of our nurses with on-site training and qualifications. We re small enough to value each individual and big enough to help nurture your career goals. You ll be part of a great team of experienced professionals to learn from and learn with, delivering care you can take pride in. About the role: We are looking for nurses with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to join our team. You will work closely with the Clinical Leads to ensure more people achieve a peaceful and comfortable death in their preferred place of care. We offer a flexible approach to rostering and we will consider part-time applications; early, late, twilight shifts are available, however please note that night shifts are currently a mandatory requirement of the position (usually 2-3 per month pro rata). This role will cover Monday - Sunday working. About You: You re a true team player, with excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to care. You ll be motivated to provide outstanding patient care using your holistic assessment skills, whilst liaising closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Perhaps you have similar experience in palliative or end of life care, or you have transferrable skills gained in intensive or elderly care and you re looking to join a caring organisation which will fully support you as a person and professional to grow and progress in your career. If you are enthusiastic, flexible and share our values and care about making a difference in the last years of someone s life, we would love to hear from you! As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference to our patients and their families, we offer a range of great benefits, which include: 27 days annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service (pro rata for part time) educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team) clinical supervision (regular and we ensure its protected time) monthly group reflections via Schwartz Rounds sessions free on-site parking tranquil Hospice grounds subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant Employee Assistance Programme access to Blue Light Card discount card access to our Group Pension Scheme (with the option to continue your NHS Pension Scheme) in-house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers, fresh towels, and hairdryers) wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work. If you want to be part of our outstanding multi professional team then please do not hesitate to contact us! Please note applications will be reviewed upon submission, and candidates may be contacted about interviews in advance of the specified dates. At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures. We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you. Please visit our Privacy Notices section to understand and be aware of how we use the data you provide to us. All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.
Aug 31, 2025
Full time
About us: Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. About the In Patient Unit team: Is care at your core? It is at ours. Here at Princess Alice Hospice, you ll have the opportunity to make a satisfying, rewarding difference to the lives of our patients, their families and friends, and be supported every step of the way. We support our clinical staff to be the difference in these precious days. With outstanding patient to carer ratios. With time to build valued relationships with your patients, their families, and friends. The secret to our CQC outstanding rating is humble. We care for our carers. We re ambitious - blazing new trails in end of life care - and supporting the ambitions of our nurses with on-site training and qualifications. We re small enough to value each individual and big enough to help nurture your career goals. You ll be part of a great team of experienced professionals to learn from and learn with, delivering care you can take pride in. About the role: We are looking for nurses with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to join our team. You will work closely with the Clinical Leads to ensure more people achieve a peaceful and comfortable death in their preferred place of care. We offer a flexible approach to rostering and we will consider part-time applications; early, late, twilight shifts are available, however please note that night shifts are currently a mandatory requirement of the position (usually 2-3 per month pro rata). This role will cover Monday - Sunday working. About You: You re a true team player, with excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to care. You ll be motivated to provide outstanding patient care using your holistic assessment skills, whilst liaising closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Perhaps you have similar experience in palliative or end of life care, or you have transferrable skills gained in intensive or elderly care and you re looking to join a caring organisation which will fully support you as a person and professional to grow and progress in your career. If you are enthusiastic, flexible and share our values and care about making a difference in the last years of someone s life, we would love to hear from you! As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference to our patients and their families, we offer a range of great benefits, which include: 27 days annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years service (pro rata for part time) educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team) clinical supervision (regular and we ensure its protected time) monthly group reflections via Schwartz Rounds sessions free on-site parking tranquil Hospice grounds subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant Employee Assistance Programme access to Blue Light Card discount card access to our Group Pension Scheme (with the option to continue your NHS Pension Scheme) in-house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers, fresh towels, and hairdryers) wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work. If you want to be part of our outstanding multi professional team then please do not hesitate to contact us! Please note applications will be reviewed upon submission, and candidates may be contacted about interviews in advance of the specified dates. At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures. We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you. Please visit our Privacy Notices section to understand and be aware of how we use the data you provide to us. All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.
