Volunteer Positions
If you would like to volunteer with My Lovely Horse Rescue Kildare or Cork please contact us below
We always need volunteers for day to day chores along with volunteers who can build, fix, paint, groom, walk dogs, etc.
Contact dorothy@mylovelyhorserescue.com and become part of the MLHR family
We always need volunteers for day to day chores along with volunteers who can build, fix, paint, groom, walk dogs, etc.
Contact dorothy@mylovelyhorserescue.com and become part of the MLHR family
Jobs with My Lovely Horse Rescue
SHOP MANAGER
Shop Manager – Edenderry, Co Meath
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: To be agreed based on experience
Ref no: 101 MLHR
Closing date: 31st August 2022 at 12.00noon
My Lovely Horse Rescue, MLHR, is a registered charity committed to the rescuing,
rehabilitation and rehoming of equines and other animals and giving them all a life
worth living.
The Role
MLHR is looking for a Shop Manager to join our charity shop in Edenderry.
If you want to help support the work which MLHR does with the hundreds of animals we
rescue each year by enabling our charity shop to continue its financial success and enhance
its contribution as a vibrant part of the local community, then this is the role for you.
This is an excellent opportunity to be creative and use your own initiative in a friendly and
very supportive environment.
We need a positive, fun and capable person who will be responsible for recruiting, training,
supervising and motivating a team of volunteers to ensure sales targets are met and
profitability is maximised. You will ensure high standards of customer service at all times and
be resourceful at sourcing stock through donations.
You will be responsible for managing budgets and be responsible for ensuring compliance
with Health & Safety legislation, preparing promotional materials and displays.
Our Shop Manager will require a range of skills and experience:
· Minimum 2 years retail management experience;
· Proven track record of managing staff rotas and recruitment;
· Previous experience of staff management, building and motivating teams
· Experience using social media to increase sales;
Although this is a management job there will be a certain amount of lifting and sorting of
donations as you work with your team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To be responsible for the daily management and running of the shop including donation
stock procurement
To develop and maintain friendly and professional communication with our MLHR supporters
and with local communities and businesses
To ensure the shop is competing effectively with local competitors and initiate ideas such as
sales promotions to increase sales
To ensure all volunteers maintain a high level of customer care and to manage their rotas
To undertake cash register procedures (end of day cash up/voids) and daily cash sheets
To act as a keyholder for both charity shop and stock room
To ensure that health and safety procedures are understood and implemented by all
volunteers (as per shop manual)
To do all within your power to keep MLHR property secure and in good working order
To report monthly to MLHR Board with overview of shop
Skills required:
Good level of computer skills in all MS programmes including emails
Good working knowledge of social media
Effective time management skills with rostering experience
Ability to delegate tasks and strong people management skills
Previous management experience and have a proven track record in managing and
motivating staff members
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
How to apply
To apply for this post please send your CV to Eoin Cullen at
eoin@mylovelyhorserescue.com
Any offer of employment with MLHR is subject to the receipt of satisfactory
references, right to work checks and anti-fraud and corruption screening.
MLHR is an equal opportunities employer.
Shop Manager – Edenderry, Co Meath
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: To be agreed based on experience
Ref no: 101 MLHR
Closing date: 31st August 2022 at 12.00noon
My Lovely Horse Rescue, MLHR, is a registered charity committed to the rescuing,
rehabilitation and rehoming of equines and other animals and giving them all a life
worth living.
The Role
MLHR is looking for a Shop Manager to join our charity shop in Edenderry.
If you want to help support the work which MLHR does with the hundreds of animals we
rescue each year by enabling our charity shop to continue its financial success and enhance
its contribution as a vibrant part of the local community, then this is the role for you.
This is an excellent opportunity to be creative and use your own initiative in a friendly and
very supportive environment.
We need a positive, fun and capable person who will be responsible for recruiting, training,
supervising and motivating a team of volunteers to ensure sales targets are met and
profitability is maximised. You will ensure high standards of customer service at all times and
be resourceful at sourcing stock through donations.
You will be responsible for managing budgets and be responsible for ensuring compliance
with Health & Safety legislation, preparing promotional materials and displays.
Our Shop Manager will require a range of skills and experience:
· Minimum 2 years retail management experience;
· Proven track record of managing staff rotas and recruitment;
· Previous experience of staff management, building and motivating teams
· Experience using social media to increase sales;
Although this is a management job there will be a certain amount of lifting and sorting of
donations as you work with your team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To be responsible for the daily management and running of the shop including donation
stock procurement
To develop and maintain friendly and professional communication with our MLHR supporters
and with local communities and businesses
To ensure the shop is competing effectively with local competitors and initiate ideas such as
sales promotions to increase sales
To ensure all volunteers maintain a high level of customer care and to manage their rotas
To undertake cash register procedures (end of day cash up/voids) and daily cash sheets
To act as a keyholder for both charity shop and stock room
To ensure that health and safety procedures are understood and implemented by all
volunteers (as per shop manual)
To do all within your power to keep MLHR property secure and in good working order
To report monthly to MLHR Board with overview of shop
Skills required:
Good level of computer skills in all MS programmes including emails
Good working knowledge of social media
Effective time management skills with rostering experience
Ability to delegate tasks and strong people management skills
Previous management experience and have a proven track record in managing and
motivating staff members
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
How to apply
To apply for this post please send your CV to Eoin Cullen at
eoin@mylovelyhorserescue.com
Any offer of employment with MLHR is subject to the receipt of satisfactory
references, right to work checks and anti-fraud and corruption screening.
MLHR is an equal opportunities employer.
