Harington is an Ofsted regulated Independent Training Provider, based in North London, working with around 50 young people with learning differences aged 16-25. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment that delivers outstanding personalised education, learning, and support, which leads to further education, employment opportunities, and a fulfilling life for each of our students.
We specialise in retail, horticulture, and employability skills. Our students undertake individualised learning programmes and Supported Internships that lead to vocational qualifications and achieving personal outcomes. We support the wellbeing of our young people through providing mentoring, counselling, enrichment and one-to-one support.
Our charity has two learning centres in Highgate and Hornsey. We operate two Harington charity shops and a gardening business (the Harington Gardeners); providing income for our charity, work experience placements for our students and employment for young people. We also work with external local employers and partners to provide work experience and other opportunities for our students.
The Role
This is an exciting time to join the Harington, as we have recently been inspected by Ofsted and have retained our grade of ‘Good’. We want to ensure that Harington can fulfil and secure its mission to benefit our young people, both now and into the future.
We have a wonderful opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Charity Retail Operations Manager to oversee our two retail shops located in Highgate and Hornsey, North London. These shops form part of our commercial enterprises, which also includes Harington Gardeners. In this key role, you will be responsible for leading and driving excellence across the management and operations of the two shops, donations and stock control, financial and administration management, training, and health and safety. With proven experience in a senior retail role, ideally including working with young people with learning differences, you will lead the team and optimise growth. Your strong commercial acumen, and ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders will be essential. An aspirational leader, you will play a pivotal role in Harington’s strategic vision and ensuring the long-term success of the retail business.
In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:
* Confidential employee assistance programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Fully paid for DBS
* Contributory pension scheme
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We value diversity and positively welcome applications from all backgrounds. This will help ensure our workforce better reflects the diverse wider community we support. Applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and safety of our students and our staff. We expect everybody working for the Harington to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.
Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Additional Information
How to apply:
Please submit your CV and a Personal Statement (no more than 2 x A4 pages), identifying how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification, and why you are interested in becoming Charity Retail Operations Manager for Harington. Please send this to info@harington.org.uk.
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