The LOOP Manager

Location: Grahame Park,Barnet, London

Salary: £33,000 per annum

The Loop is a community re-use hub in Barnet, London. Operated by Groundwork. It collects, repairs, and sells unique, restored furniture at affordable prices. Residents donate unwanted items, which are then upcycled and sold in the shop and online. The proceeds support training and employment opportunities for local people. The Loop also offers courses in upholstery, home improvement, and more, and coordinated workshops and volunteering events. 

The Role

• Lead a team of staff and volunteers in the management of The LOOP @ Graham Park according to funder requirements with a focus on:
  • Retail store management
  • Retail and online sales management
  • Upcycling / reuse workshop
• Develop and establish sustainable retail and workshop operations at The LOOP
• LOOP site health and safety management
• LOOP team leadership and management

Key Responsibilities

Management

• Lead the management of the LOOP shop, workshop and wider services according to funder requirements
• Grow income in-line with the business plan through promotional activities and the development of new products and services
• Work with senior management team to establish sales / service targets to meet business plan targets
• Work with the Workshop Coordinator and LOOP team to ensure that sales / financial targets are met within the shop and workshop
• Promote The Loop’s products and services to local stakeholders both on and off the estate through events and promotional activities

LOOP operations

• Opening and / or closure of The LOOP retail store
• Stock
  • Oversee the Loop furniture collection / delivery service, including the reuse collection / delivery bookings with residents
  • Sorting of items to be reused, recycled or disposed of, and successful repair and processing of items for sale within the LOOP workshop
  • Seek and obtain sufficient quantity and quality of stock to meet demand and sales targets.
  • Oversee regular stock takes to ensure all stock is correctly accounted for

Volunteers

• Oversee volunteer development, recruitment and management at The LOOP
• Work with Barnet Volunteering team to develop a range of volunteer roles at The LOOP. Oversee the recruitment, induction and management of LOOP volunteers, ensuring good volunteer management practice

Development

• Work with the senior management to develop new services to meet business plan targets and develop a sustainable funding model for the LOOP
• Identify potential partners and stakeholders to promote The LOOP, including local Barnet partnerships
• Support the fundraising team to identify and bid for resources that will support the achievement of business plan targets

Recruitment and management of staff

• Provide assistance in the recruitment of staff and volunteers
• Manage and support LOOP staff in delivering specific projects / services, ensuring project outputs and outcomes are achieved

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in managing and delivering projects within the environmental, reuse / upcycling or creative industries
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead, motivate and inspire diverse teams of staff, volunteers and customers
• Knowledge and experience in retail, enterprise or business start-up settings
• Strong team leadership qualities, with ability to work under own initiative, propose creative and innovate solutions to challenges and respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Strong knowledge and understanding of H&S Regulations within retailing and warehousing and/or workshop environments

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

Closing date for applications: Midday Weds 24th July

Interview date: Wednesday 31st July