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Job Title: Project Coordinator (The Wardrobe).

Applications close: 9am Monday 13th October

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Job Description

Responsible to - Managing Director

Contract Duration - Starting ASAP until 31st May 2026 (potential extension, funding dependent)

Annual Salary - Experience dependent: 0.8 FTE £21,206 - £24,987 (FTE £26,508-£31,233)

Pension - 8% Employer Contribution (+2% Employee contribution)

Holiday Entitlement - 30 pro-rata, includes public holidays

Hours of Work - 30 hours per week, usually Tues – Fri, occasional weekends + evenings

Location - The Wardrobe, 112 Nethergate, Dundee

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Transition Dundee team, which aims to create a more resilient, climate friendly and healthy city. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to meet the needs of local people - working towards a future where everyone can live happier, healthier lives, whilst treading more lightly on the planet. The Wardrobe is a charity shop with a difference – we have a free section, we promote looking after our clothes, swapping, mending, upcycling and more, to reduce as much textile waste as possible, and encourage our community to embrace sustainable fashion. We also run a busy programme of social groups, workshops and events to show people all the benefits of upskilling ourselves. Funds raised at The Wardrobe help to fund our projects, so it is an important part of our organisation.

 

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced person to coordinate ‘The Wardrobe’ and help Transition Dundee continue to grow – we have some ambitious plans for the future and we are looking for an excellent team player who can help us achieve our goals.

 

Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for:

  • Coordinating the day-to-day operations of The Wardrobe, including;

    • Volunteer coordination, recruitment, training and support

    • Line Management of one colleague

    • Sales, cash handling and budget keeping

    • Visual merchandising and ensuring the shop is fresh and appealing

    • Ensuring the shop/building is kept clean, tidy and safe for our customers and volunteers

    • Monitoring of stock; sorting, storage and restocking

    • Data Monitoring/reporting to ensure we are working towards our funded goals

    • Social media campaigns to further drive sales and environmental/social goals

    • Maintaining a professional working knowledge of organisational policies and practices including health and safety and data protection

  • Supporting the Transition Dundee team to plan and run events

  • From time to time there will be other duties not listed here which aid Transition Dundee in achieving our overall social and environmental goals

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Person Specification

Essential knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and personal qualities

  • Experience of working in a charity or retail shop

  • Able to learn quickly and adapt to the changing needs of a growing organisation

  • A passion for people – being able to engage, motivate and inspire others, in a non-judgemental, kind and supportive way

  • Experience in both leading a small team and being an excellent team player

  • Proficient in ICT including Microsoft Office

  • Experience in managing budgets

  • Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills

  • Able to promote the work of community-based projects through both online and offline campaigns

  • Experience both writing and staying up to date with Policies & Procedures

  • A passion for climate, environmental and social issues that affect our community

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Desirable knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and personal qualities

  • A UK driving license

  • An understanding of the aims and ethos of Transition Dundee

  • Experience in data monitoring and report writing

  • Experience of working in a charitable organisation/social enterprise

  • Skills in repairing of household items/clothes

  • Experience in planning and running events

  • Experience of partnership working with local agencies and non-profit organisations  

 

How to Apply

Please submit both a CV (max 2 x A4 pages) and Cover Letter (max 1 x A4 page) to jobs@transitiondundee.com.

 

Please read the Person Specification above carefully and explain in your CV/Cover Letter which of the ‘Essential’ or ‘Desirable’ requirements you meet, any relevant work experience and why you want to work with Transition Dundee.

 

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 13th October. Shortlisted candidates will be notified if successful by Tuesday 14th October, and invited for an interview on Thursday 16th October.

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We look forward to hearing from you!

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