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Shop Manager
24 hours per week plus overtime as required by The Pyramid to max 35 hours per week
FTE £25,000 – £13.73 per hour
Must be able to work Thursdays and Fridays
Based at The Pyramid at Anderston
The Pyramid at Anderston runs a community Shop and wishes to appoint a part-time Shop Manager. The Pyramid launched its Shop in September 2022, and it has become firmly established as a community resource, particularly supporting local people affected by food poverty and/or the cost of living crisis. Its main aim is to supply good affordable food to the community. It aims to save food waste by redistributing around a tonne of surplus food each week, supplied via FareShare and other food businesses.
The Shop works closely with The Pyramid Kitchen, to ensure that other Pyramid projects, such as our Holiday Club (part of Glasgow City Council’s Children’s Holiday Programme) and Community Meal, are supported. The Kitchen also processes Shop stock, including producing ready meals and portioning and re-packing food.
The Shop Manager is part of the wider Pyramid team, reporting to the Chief Officer and working closely with the Head of Operations. There are two complementary Shop Manager positions, working closely with each other; one Shop Manager is already in post.
The Shop Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Shop, including ensuring the Shop always operates in line with the statutory requirements of a food business, and managing Shop Volunteers.
This role is physically demanding and will require the post holder to undertake regular manual handling, including lifting, carrying, unloading, and moving of food products.
How to Apply
Send an email to info@thepyramid.scot with the subject ‘Shop Manager’ and include your completed Employment Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form
Closing Date: Monday 14th October, 12 noon
Interviews are expected to be held at The Pyramid on Tuesday 22nd October 2024.
Trainee Food Projects Assistant
About the Role
21 hours per week for 6 months
LIVING WAGE PAID WORK PLACEMENT
Must be able to work Wed, Thu and Fri. Exact hours to be agreed with successful candidate
£12 per hour (subject to annual Living Wage increase)
Based at The Pyramid at Anderston
We are recruiting for a Trainee Food Projects Assistant, to work in our community Shop and Kitchen.
The Trainee Food Projects Assistant will gain valuable work experience and qualifications, enabling them to develop a career in food, hospitality and/or retail and community settings.
The placement is open to Glasgow City residents aged 16 to 67 who are not currently working but are eligible to work in the UK. Participants must be ready for work but have barriers to employment that make it difficult for them to secure a job. There is no definitive list of what constitutes a barrier, but this could include the following:
- Having a disability
- Being in a racialised group
- Being a care leaver
- Having a criminal conviction
- Being a lone parent or being homeless
Please note students are not eligible for a paid work placement, this includes anyone that has a student visa but is not currently enrolled in education.
Paid work placements are funded by Scottish and UK Governments through Glasgow City Council. All applicants need to complete eligibility checks when registering for the programme.
Please contact workplacements@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com if you would like to check your eligibility before applying.
How to Apply
Applications are via Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Chair of the Board of Trustees
About the Role of Chair
The Pyramid is now seeking a new Chair of the Board, ideally an experienced trustee who can work with the Trustees and Chief Officer to guide the organisation’s strategy and development, ensuring its long-term sustainability. The Chair will oversee the organisational plan and work with the Chief Officer to ensure its effective delivery.
To be considered for this role, candidates should ideally have previous board or governance experience, strong communication and committee skills, a good understanding of the third sector—particularly SCIOs—and the ability to effectively manage the Board. Regardless of background, individuals who embody qualities such as a genuine concern for others, honesty, integrity, and alignment with The Pyramid’s mission are encouraged to get in touch for more information.
It is an exciting time to join The Pyramid, with upcoming projects and activities, ongoing development of the building, and the opportunity to contribute to the community it serves.
Time Commitment Required
The Chair will be required to prepare for and attend Board Meetings, which are currently every 4–6 weeks, as well as annual planning days and possibly sub-committee work. Board meetings are held in person but may occasionally be held remotely.
How to Apply
Please email recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to request a candidate information pack, including the role description and person specification.
Closing Date: Monday 14th October