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Age UK is recruiting for an experienced, pragmatic and commercially-minded Legal Adviser - Solicitor to provide advice, assistance and guidance to all parts of the Age UK Group that is timely, solutions focused and legally compliant. This is a 12-month fixed term contract. In this full time role, you will act as both an individual contributor and as part of a team - working closely with the Company Secretary and other members of the legal team to ensure that an effective and appropriate legal service is provided to the charity and business, identifying any areas for concern and potential improvement and making contributions to the development of the organisation as a whole. We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include occasional days working from our London office. Your travel costs to the London office are not covered. Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Considerable demonstrable experience in a commercial or similar in-house/private practice role. A.I, Skills and knowledge Expertise in commercial law. A, I, Excellent writing skills in English. A, Excellent communications skills. A, I, Consider commercial implications of decisions. I, Uses advanced problem-solving capabilities I, Personal attributes Ability to multi-task and work flexibly. I, Ability to work in a small team with minimal administrative assistance. I, Ability to manage workflow in line with the organisation's business needs whilst ensuring all stakeholders have an understanding of issues, deadlines, etc. I, Attention to detail. A, I, Understands Age UK, the brand and our strategy. I, Great to haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Skills and knowledge Expertise in charity law Other requirements: You must be admitted and qualified to practice law in England and Wales, holding a current practising certificate. You will have an LLB or equivalent, plus a post-graduate course in a law related field (e.g. the LPC), with excellent academic credentials. What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free Blue Light Card Scheme You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250. Additional Information Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team.Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. For a full list of benefits please click here

Committee Members support Age UK by using their skills and expertise in a particular subject area to provide strategic leadership in, and oversight of, relevant areas of Age UK's work. Committee Members sit on one or more of Age UK's committees which meet on a quarterly basis and report to the Board of Trustees on their discussions, recommendations and decisions. Committee Members are volunteers who are not Trustees or Directors of the charity but make a vital contribution to the effective running of the organisation. We currently have vacancies on three committees, and we welcome applications from people who have the skills, knowledge or experience that will enable them to contribute to one of these areas of our work. We aim to select the successful Committee Members individually over the coming months. Given the Committees' role and Committee Members' responsibilities you will need to have significant senior level experience as well as the relevant functional knowledge and experience described below. Trading Committee Trading is an integral part of Age UK's approach to transforming our income generation and generating sustainable income levels so we can support more older people more effectively. Age UK operates a retail estate across England, including 275 shops. It also provides oversight of all trading activities delivered by retail and exercises Age UK's oversight of Age Co - our trading subsidiary which is 100% owned by Age UK, and gifts its profits to the charity, provides products and services to people over 50 including insurance products and Independent Living Solutions. We are seeking a Committee member who has the strategic vision to help us explore how our retail offering (both in-store and online) could extend across our mission to drive the charity's cut-through and competitive advantage. You will bring your own significant experience of large-scale multi-channel retail as well as a sound understanding of the current retail landscape, including both challenges that exist and strategic opportunities that can be explored. Technology, Digital and Cyber Sub-Committee The Technology, Digital and Cyber sub-committee supports the Age UK Finance, Risk and Audit Committee. It has oversight of matters relating to our work in the technology and digital space, both in the way technology supports our internal processes and in how it co-delivers our charitable work and income generating activity. The subcommittee also has a significant focus on cyber-security. We are looking for a sub-committee Member with strong experience in the delivery of data and digital strategy and transformation. In this oversight role we are looking for someone who can see the bigger picture and has the vision to challenge and steer Age UK on the capability of data and digital to deliver Age UK's strategy now and into the future. If you're passionate about the power of data to transform lives, please come and share your skills and expertise with us. Investment Sub-Committee The Investment sub-committee supports the Age UK Finance, Risk and Audit Committee by providing primary oversight of the charity's investments, defined benefit pension scheme position and the charity's investment property assets. We are looking for Committee Members with senior level experience of Defined Benefit Pension Schemes, to oversee the interests of Age UK (the employer), including setting the long-term strategy for the scheme to move to self-sufficiency and ideally a buy out in due course. Commitment Required The initial commitment would be for a two-year term. Membership can be renewed for two further terms of three years, subject to approval. The maximum tenure is for three terms totalling eight years. The overall time commitment is on average 1-2 days per quarter for each committee. Application Process To apply for the role of Committee Member, please submit a Word version of your CV and a covering letter via the apply button, outlining your skills and experience demonstrating your suitability for and interest in the role. Please clearly indicate which Committee you are interested in. Please see the Committee Member recruitment pack for full details of duties and responsibilities. Closing date for applications - Thursday 7 th August, 2025. Additional information Age UK is committed to safeguarding everyone we work with and expect all Committee Members to share this commitment. We take safeguarding very seriously and where appropriate candidates may be asked to undergo checks. Candidates with a disability can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are changes made to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to a person's disability. During recruitment, this might mean accessing the job pack in large print, changing the time, location or format of an interview etc. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the candidate with disabilities to best meet their needs. If you require reasonable adjustments, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform appointments.

We are looking for Store Managers just like you - impactful, motivated, down to earth people who love to make a difference in the lives of their team and customers. If you can provide a high-quality retail service and effectively manage our friendly team of staff and valued volunteers, we are keen to hear from you! The successful post-holder will maximise store sales and profits as well as manage the day to day running of the store. Representing Age UK as an efficient and charitable organisation by ensuring that your actions reinforce the Age UK values and beliefs. Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) You will have: Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment Experience of managing people Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's Ability to build, retain and develop a team Strong drive to achieve results through others Ability to delegate, coach and listen Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities Ability to motivate self and others An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising IT literacy and numeracy skills What we offer in return: A 35 hour working week 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday allowance A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% Shopping discounts Life assurance and many more Additional Information To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff. Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Age UK's shops are the face of the charity. On highstreets up and down the country our retail teams deliver a great shopping experience to customers while generating much needed income for the charity, ensuring that we can provide services and support to older people who need it most. If you want to help us to help others, we have the job for you! We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join our wonderful team and deliver an excellent retail service, ensuring that every customer has a great shopping experience. As a valued Sales Assistant you will contribute towards maximising shop sales and profits as well as the successful day to day running of the shop and deputise for the Shop Manager and Assistant Manager in their absence. The successful candidate will support with sales, stock rotation, organising displays and store tidying and much more, whilst representing Age UK in a professional manner and reflecting our core values. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) You will have: Experience in working in a customer facing role Experience of cash handling Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's The ability to work as part of an effective team. Be able to lone work when needed Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as commitment to equal opportunities A flexible approach to work with requirement to work additional days to cover holidays and sickness or participate in trading outside of normal shop hours e.g. shop events What we offer in return: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% Healthcare cashback scheme Great shopping discounts and rewards (perfect for pay day!) With over 250 stores you will be part of a team making a real difference to older people's lives Additional Information To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff. Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Age UK are passionate about raising much needed funds to benefit older people across the UK. Can you help us? We are looking for a confident Assistant Store Manager to help ensure the ongoing success of the Pangbourne branch. You will provide a quality retail service, aiming to surpass targets and expectations. If you have worked in a similar role and have strong retail and customer service skills, we are keen to hear from you! Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) About you: Proven retail experience Helping the Shop Manager drive the success and profitability of the store, covering for management when necessary Leading by example, offering excellent customer service levels at all times Displaying goods effectively and maintaining the shop's appearance Recruiting, supporting and training the volunteers in the shop, as required by the Shop Manager Encouraging engagement in the shop and the work of Age UK Generate stock donations to meet sales requirements Travel within the region where required in the performance of the job, to provide cover in another shop, or for training activities What we offer in return: 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday allowance - (pro-rata) A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% Shopping discounts Life assurance and many more Additional Information To comply with UK legislation we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK believes in a world where everyone can love later life and we are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our store as a Shop Assistant. With this particular role as Shop Assistant you will be required to work 2 days per week including every Sunday. Each Sunday you be responsible for the management of the store, ensuring the store showcases our wonderful donations and taking pride in maintaining a tidy and accessible space for all. You will be providing our customers with an exceptional sales experience and setting brilliant standards to ensure our customers come back every day of the week. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) About you Looking to develop a career with Age UK to ensure everyone can love later life Positive and outgoing communication skills Experience gained within a Retail or Customer Service environment Able to demonstrate that you have worked in a position of trust Able to lift and move stock What we offer in return 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% Healthcare cashback scheme - money back for routine dental & eye check-ups Great shopping discounts and rewards (perfect for pay day!) A welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done With over 250 stores you will be part of a team making a real difference to older people's lives Additional Information To comply with UK legislation we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff. Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK are passionate about raising much needed funds to benefit older people across the UK. Can you help us? We are looking for a confident Assistant Store Manager to help ensure the ongoing success of the Bedale branch. You will provide a quality retail service, aiming to surpass targets and expectations. If you have worked in a similar role and have strong retail and customer service skills, we are keen to hear from you! Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) About you: Proven retail experience Helping the Shop Manager drive the success and profitability of the store, covering for management when necessary Leading by example, offering excellent customer service levels at all times Displaying goods effectively and maintaining the shop's appearance Recruiting, supporting and training the volunteers in the shop, as required by the Shop Manager Encouraging engagement in the shop and the work of Age UK Generate stock donations to meet sales requirements Travel within the region where required in the performance of the job, to provide cover in another shop, or for training activities What we offer in return: 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday allowance - (pro-rata) A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% Shopping discounts Life assurance and many more Additional Information To comply with UK legislation we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK are passionate about raising much needed funds to benefit older people across the UK. Can you help us? We are looking for a confident Assistant Store Manager to help ensure the ongoing success of the Ely branch. You will provide a quality retail service, aiming to surpass targets and expectations. If you have worked in a similar role and have strong retail and customer service skills, we are keen to hear from you! Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) About you: Proven retail experience Helping the Shop Manager drive the success and profitability of the store, covering for management when necessary Leading by example, offering excellent customer service levels at all times Displaying goods effectively and maintaining the shop's appearance Recruiting, supporting and training the volunteers in the shop, as required by the Shop Manager Encouraging engagement in the shop and the work of Age UK Generate stock donations to meet sales requirements Travel within the region where required in the performance of the job, to provide cover in another shop, or for training activities What we offer in return: 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday allowance - (pro-rata) A generous pension - we will contribute up to 6% Shopping discounts Life assurance and many more Additional Information To comply with UK legislation we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups. Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

We are looking for Store Managers just like you - impactful, motivated, down to earth people who love to make a difference in the lives of their team and customers. If you can provide a high-quality retail service, have excellent customer service skills and can effectively manage our friendly team of staff and valued volunteers, we are keen to hear from you! Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) About you: An experienced retail manager with passion to maximise shop income and promote Gift Aid to customers Leading by example, implementing the highest standard of customer care and service Recruiting, managing and training our supporting staff and volunteers Ensuring all administrative and financial procedures are followed Work closely with the Area Sales Manager Travel within the region to provide cover in other shops or for training Health & Safety knowledge What we offer in return: 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday allowance A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% Shopping discounts Life assurance and many more Additional Information To comply with UK legislation we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.