RETAIL & FUNDRAISING MANAGER
FUNCTION:
The Retail & Fundraising Manager is a newly formed position within the
Irish Deaf Society and will have a primary responsibility to manage
the retail operation and formulate and implement a growth strategy.
The role will have a secondary responsibility to manage fundraising
activity, events and initiatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of the Retail & Fundraising Manager incorporate the
following areas of responsibilities:
_RETAIL - NATIONAL RETAIL STRATEGY AND POLICY:_
Formulate a national retail strategic plan to include:
* Maximising the income from the shops operation through driving
sales and minimising operating costs.
* Creating a framework of retail standards, policies and procedures.
* A sales and costs analysis of all charity retail activities.
* Extend the existing shop chain taking account of location,
profitability, gaps in the market.
* Best practice in relation to trading and marketing in the charity
sector.
* Formulate an implementation plan for this strategy and policy
plan.
* Set project milestones and financial targets.
* Develop a fundraising team.
_RETAIL - OPERATIONS:_
* Manage the charity shops and ensure the profitability of each
outlet to agreed targets.
* Set standards for layout, display and visual merchandising.
* Set branding guidelines in line with organisational branding
standards.
* Set standards for effective stock management systems including
stock sourcing, collection, sorting and pricing.
* Ensure all retail activities operate within Irish law and best
practice taking account of health and safety, data protection, ICSA
Code of Charity Retailing etc.
_RETAIL & FUNDRAISING - PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:_
* Responsible for the day-to-day management of the retail /
fundraising staff.
* Responsible for promoting team building, open and clear
communications, co-operation and appropriate networks of support for
staff.
* Responsible for the recruitment and selection of retail /
fundraising staff.
* Management of fundraising volunteers.
* Responsible for workforce planning and development, ensuring there
are adequate numbers and required mix of staff and volunteers within
the retail / fundraising team.
* Ensure all volunteer management practices adhere to organisational
policy and are in line with charity retail best practice.
_FUNDRAISING:_
* Management and strategic development of raffle and regular giving
campaigns.
* Management of ad-hoc volunteer led fundraising activities.
* Development of routine fundraising activities such as bucket
collections, church collections.
* Respond to CSR opportunities and engagement with
business/corporate sector.
_This job description is intended as a summary of the primary
responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job
description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual
in this position might be asked to perform that may be required either
now or in the future._
LOCATION:
This position will be based in the Irish Deaf Society Head Office,
Thomas Mahon Building, Deaf Village Ireland, Ratoath Road, Dublin 7.
This is a national role so it is envisaged that some of the working
week will be based in the field. This role is flexible for a blend of
office and remote working depending on operational requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
_ESSENTIAL:_
* Professional management qualification or extensive management
experience.
* Proven ability in retail income generation.
* Proven leadership experience in a senior retail role in a target
focused sales environment.
* Substantial retail management experience of a successful operation
of multiple outlets
* Strategic planning and financial forecasting
* Delivering growth in retail capacity
* Strong people management experience.
* Experience managing fundraising events, volunteers and
initiatives.
_DESIRABLE:_
* Experience in the Deaf Community.
* Relevant third level qualification.
* Experience working in a charity / not for profit, with basic
understanding of charity law and guidance.
* The successful candidate will work in the Deaf community with an
appreciation and respect for Deaf culture and Irish Sign Language.
_SKILLS:_
* Strong customer focus
* Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative.
* Excellent communication skills ? both written and verbal.
* Analytic and decision-making abilities.
* Must be a team player and able to work with and through others.
* Ability to influence others and move towards a common vision or
goal.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
* Full driving license with access to a vehicle.
FURTHER INFORMATION / APPLICATION:
For further information or to apply for the role, please submit your
CV and Cover Letter **Apply on the website** by 5pm, **Apply on the
website**st of March **Apply on the website**
_THE IRISH DEAF SOCIETY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
