Merry-go-round is looking for a motivated, organised and committed individual to programme and expand our events, and to coordinate and promote our events timetable.

About Us

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style charity shop in Strathbungo selling everything baby, run an events programme, and also work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a staff team of 14 and are an inclusive and supportive employer.

We are the winner of the Environmental Social Enterprise award in Scotland and the UK. We are a highly ambitious organisation creating huge local impact. Having recently doubled the size of our shop we are passionate about exceeding expectations and our goal of being a one-stop shop and the first choice for parents in Glasgow.

The Role

The Events Programme Coordinator is responsible for the programming of our events calendar, ensuring the space is well utilised and expanding the events programme in a bold and engaging way which aligns with Merry-go-rounds aims and values.

Since opening 11 years ago, our events space has hosted over 2500 events attended by over 20,000 people!

The timetable includes regular groups such as parent meet ups, breastfeeding support, cloth nappy advice, dads groups, pre and post-natal support, music classes and sling workshops.

We are constantly looking to expand our range of support events and activities and ensure that we are best meeting the needs of the community. The aim of the events programme is to bring people together to share experiences, learn new things and make new friends.

After expanding our shop and events space by 3 times its size, we also expanded the events programme and the range of activities the space can host.

We are looking for a motivated, organised, tech savvy, inspired, positive and friendly individual to join our team to expand our current programme of events, identify opportunities to make the fullest use of our space to meet both Merry-go-rounds aims and values as well as proactively engage with the wider local community to ensure our programme supported their needs.

Main Aim

For the events space to be a community-led hub, supporting as wide a range of local families as possible, and to be the ‘go to’ space in Glasgow for parenting support and activities, advertised in advance.

Location:Based across all of our locations: Currently our sorting facility in Shawlands, main retail shop in Strathbungo and our additional sorting space in Cadogan Square. The post can be based from a desk in Shawlands, Strathbungo or Cadogan Square but we also offer the ability to work some hours from home.

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Benefits:Merry-go-round offers a contributory pension scheme, company sick pay scheme and flexible working options.

About Us

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a charity in the Southside that supports local families by providing high quality, low cost children’s goods, inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style charity shop in Strathbungo selling everything baby, run an events programme, and collaborate with over 120 agencies to provide free packs of goods to families in need. With a dedicated staff team of 14, we prioritise inclusivity and supportiveness in our work environment.

The Role

We are looking for a competent person to recruit and manage volunteers. This involves being responsible for matching people with suitable roles, integrating and retaining them within the organisation.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation and pivotal in supporting all of our services and activities. Therefore the ideal candidate will be excellent in distinguishing skills and do everything possible to motivate and inspire people. They must be highly organised, self-motivated and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communications with people from diverse backgrounds and experience.

The goal is to ensure that our team is always staffed with the best and most reliable individuals and that they are correctly matched with tasks for the fulfilment of our mission.

The key responsibilities are:

• Work with the staff and board to identify key volunteer opportunities and create volunteer role positions.
• Maintain volunteer documents and support packs and develop any additional policies and procedures as
• required.
• Nurture existing relationships with organisations to recruit volunteers.
• Identify new agencies and businesses that we can work with to recruit volunteers, with a focus on
• disadvantaged groups.
• Manage and enhance the volunteer training and development programme.
• Support and train existing staff in effectively managing and supporting volunteers.
• Actively support volunteers ensuring they have opportunities for feedback, growth and development.

Job description

• Recruit, train, support and communicate effectively with volunteers, ensuring that the values and
• purpose of the charity are clearly communicated to everyone;
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with partners and organisations to source volunteers;
• Assign interested volunteers with opportunities that suit both their skill sets and the charity’s needs;
• Arrange, create and maintain a range of methods of support and training for volunteers;
• Offer regular feedback on performance and support where necessary;
• Create any required additional policies, procedures and support tools for volunteers and volunteer management;
• Coordinate teams of volunteers for large scale events;
• Maintain detailed, secure and up to date records on the volunteers and other service data for monthly
• reporting;
• Plan and facilitate volunteer social gatherings and events;
• To attend the Volunteer Support Fund cluster meetings and networking events;
• To be an excellent team member by:
  • being committed, reliable, friendly and motivated
  • work on own initiative and drive own workload to an agreed set of targets and goals
  • work and liaise effectively with the existing staff team and volunteers
  • be committed to learning and on-going training
  • be committed to Merry-go-round aims and values

Requirements and skills

• Previous experience of recruiting volunteers.
• Familiarity of working with, mentoring, supporting and developing volunteers.
• Understanding of essential policies/procedures/requirements necessary for successful volunteer management and development.
• Experience in evaluating and monitoring against set targets and outcomes.
• Computer literate with great IT skills, including the development of electronic documents and team communication.
• Able to communicate effectively with diverse people.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise well independently.
• Passionate about working and developing the skills of people.
• A flexible approach to working and working hours.
• Familiar with the Volunteering for All National Framework.

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a social enterprise and charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style shop in Strathbungo selling everything baby, we run an events programme, and we work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a skilled and motivated staff team of 14 and are an inclusive and fun place to work. We are a Revolve certified store (revolvereuse.com) which means that we work to high standards, are committed to excellence, improving and seeking opportunities for growth.

The Role

Merry-go-round Glasgow is looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to work in our preloved children’s clothing boutique on Nithsdale Road. Sales assistants are crucial in creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for customers and supporting the smooth running of the store. You will be involved in a wide variety of tasks including sorting stock, merchandising, assisting customers, accepting donations, and ringing through sales - all the while, displaying excellent customer service. This role is supported by the Retail Supervisor.

About Us

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a social enterprise and registered charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style charity shop in Strathbungo selling everything for babies and children up to the age of 5 years. We run a supportive events programme for families, and we work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families who need them. We have a skilled and motivated staff team of 14 and are an inclusive and fun place to work. We are also a Revolve certified store (revolvereuse.com) which means that we work to high standards, and are committed to excellence.

We are in our tenth year and are an ambitious organisation. Having recently doubled the size of our shop we are passionate about exceeding expectations and our goal of being a one-stop shop and the first choice for parents in Glasgow.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic person for the role of Community sales coordinator. You must have a passion to lead successful projects and be ambitious. This role is a core position to coordinate and deliver a regular series of ‘mega sale’ events. Following a series of very successful pilots, we are now making these a regular feature. This role is responsible for reviewing the existing master plan and then planning, coordinating, and delivering a series of large scale sales events.

The post holder will be super organised, self-motivated, able to drive their own workload, able to work independently and within a team, with enthusiasm to succeed. You will have good interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communications with a wide range of audiences.

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a social enterprise and charity in the Southside. Operational since 2012, we support local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style shop in Strathbungo selling everything for babies and children up to 5 years including maternity. We run a supportive events programme for families, and we work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a skilled and motivated staff team of 14 and are an inclusive and fun place to work. We are also a Revolve certified store (revolvereuse.com) which means that we work to high standards, and are committed to excellence.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual for the role of Community Engagement Officer. This role ensures that we are continuing to respond to, and meet the community’s needs. The Community Engagement Officer is a key role that will ensure that everyone in our community is aware of, and benefiting from all of the services that we offer including low-cost goods, family support through events, volunteering opportunities, and distribution of free goods. The postholder will actively engage with the community, partners and stakeholders to encourage everyone to access our services, including those that have additional barriers.

The main aim of this role is to increase the number of people who know about Merry-go-round and are engaging with our services.

The role is responsible for maintaining and building on existing relationships with partners (including other social, environmental and local businesses) as well as seeking and developing new partnerships and relationships within the community. We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, that can engage with people from varying backgrounds, and with experience of using different methods to engage including social media.

About Us

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a social enterprise and charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style shop in Strathbungo selling everything baby, we run an events programme, and we work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a skilled and motivated staff team of 13 and are an inclusive and fun place to work. We are a Revolve certified store (revolvereuse.com) which means that we work to high standards, are committed to excellence, improving and seeking opportunities for growth.

The Role

Merry-go-round Glasgow is looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to work in our preloved children’s clothing boutique on Nithsdale Road. Sales assistants are crucial in creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for customers and supporting the smooth running of the store.

You will be involved in a wide variety of tasks including sorting stock, merchandising, assisting customers, accepting donations, and ringing through sales - all the while, displaying excellent customer service. This role is supported by the Retail Supervisor and the Retail and Development Manager.

A Job Description is available for download below.

Merry-go-round is looking for an organised, motivated and committed person to co-ordinate and promote their events programme.

About Us

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style charity shop in Strathbungo selling everything baby, run an events programme, and also work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a staff team of 13 and are an inclusive and supportive employer.

We are about to enter our tenth year and are an ambitious organisation. Having recently doubled the size of our shop we are passionate about exceeding expectations and our goal of being a one-stop shop and the first choice for parents in Glasgow.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person for the role of Community sales coordinator.

You must have a passion to lead successful projects and be ambitious. This new role is a core position to coordinate and deliver a regular series of ‘megasale’ events. Following a series of very successful pilots, we are now making these a regular feature. This role is responsible for reviewing the existing master plan and then planning, coordinating, and delivering a series of large scale sales events.

The post holder will be super organised, self-motivated, able to drive their own workload, able to work independently and with enthusiasm to succeed. You will have good interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communications with a wide range of audiences.

To find out more about the role, please download the Job Description & Person Specification below.

Merry-go-round is looking for an organised, motivated and committed person to co-ordinate and promote their events programme.

About Us

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style charity shop in Strathbungo selling everything baby, run an events programme, and also work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a staff team of 13 and are an inclusive and supportive employer.

We are about to enter our tenth year and are an ambitious organisation. Having recently doubled the size of our shop we are passionate about exceeding expectations and our goal of being a one-stop shop and the first choice for parents in Glasgow.

The Role

The events coordinator oversees our entire events programme. Since opening nearly 10 years ago, our events space has hosted over 2000 events attended by over 15,000 people! The timetable includes regular groups such as parent meet ups, breastfeeding support, cloth nappy advice, dads groups, pre and post-natal support, music classes and sling workshops. We are constantly looking to expand our range of support events and activities and ensure that we are best meeting the needs of the community. The aim of the events programme is to bring people together to share experiences, learn new things and make new friends.

After expanding our shop and events space by 3 times its size, we also expanded the events programme and the range of activities the space can host. When COVID-19 hit the world, we took it as an opportunity to introduce our events to an online community to support families who otherwise would have been very isolated during precedent times. Today, we retain both as means to support as many people as possible.

We are looking for a very organised, friendly, inspired, tech savvy and motivated person to join our team to coordinate, promote and develop our events programme.

To find out more about the role, please download the Job Description & Person Specification below.

About Us

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a social enterprise and charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style shop in Strathbungo selling everything baby, we run an events programme, and we work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a skilled and motivated staff team of 13 and are an inclusive and fun place to work. We are a Revolve certified store (revolvereuse.com) which means that we work to high standards, are committed to excellence, improving and seeking opportunities for growth.

The Role

Merry-go-round Glasgow are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to work in our preloved children’s clothing boutique on Nithsdale Road. Sales assistants are crucial in creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for customers and supporting the smooth running of the store.

You will be involved in a wide variety of tasks including sorting stock, merchandising, assisting customers, accepting donations, and ringing through sales - all the while, displaying excellent customer service. This role is supported by the Retail Manager.

A Job Description is available for download below.

Merry-go-round Glasgow is a social enterprise and charity in the Southside. Operational since 2012, we support local families with high quality, low-cost children’s goods and through inclusive events and workshops.

We have a boutique style shop in Strathbungo selling everything for babies and children up to 5 years including maternity. We run a supportive events programme for families, and we work with over 120 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need. We have a skilled and motivated staff team of 9 and are an inclusive and fun place to work. We are also a Revolve certified store (revolvereuse.com) which means that we work to high standards, and are committed to excellence.

We are looking for someone motivated and enthusiastic for the role of Community Engagement Officer. This new role has been created to ensure that we are continuing to respond to, and meet the community’s needs.

The Community Engagement Officer is a key role that will ensure that everyone in our community is aware of, and benefiting from all of the services that we offer including low-cost goods, family support through events, volunteering opportunities, and distribution of free goods. The postholder will actively engage with the community and partners to encourage everyone to benefit, especially those that have additional barriers.

The role is responsible for maintaining and building on existing relationships with partners as well as seeking and developing new partnerships and relationships within the community.

We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, that can engage with people from varying backgrounds, and with experience of using different methods to engage including social media. The postholder will develop relationships and opportunities with partners and other social, environmental and

local businesses, to further our aims and better support families.

The role covers two main areas of work - developing and rolling out a community engagement and communications plan and coordinating and developing our existing partnership programme. The community engagement and communications plan will enable us to clearly communicate our aims, benefits and achievements, as well as helping us to engage hard to reach communities.

Our partnership programme, operational since 2014 working with over 100 partner agencies, now distributes around 70 free packs of goods every month to families across Glasgow. The Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with our partner agencies, managing referrals, fulfilling referral packs to a high standard, coordinating our voucher scheme and organising pop ups in communities.

The post holder will be self-motivated, able to drive their own workload, and with enthusiasm to succeed. They will have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate = effectively both verbally and in written communications with a wide range of audiences.

A Job Description is available for download below.