Assistant Shop Manager

British Red Cross; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 44,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Southwestern Ontario is looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to help create a welcoming store environment and support a team of volunteers. This role requires retail experience and strong IT skills to manage day-to-day operations. The position offers £23,620 per year for 21 hours weekly, along with various benefits like flexible working options and a pension scheme. The closing date for applications is 29 December 2025.

Benefits

Thirty six days annual leave including bank holidays

Flexible working options

Pension scheme up to six percent employer contribution

Learning and development opportunities

Discount schemes including Blue Light

Wellbeing support including Headspace app

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in retail and managing customer interactions.
• Ability to support and guide a team of volunteers.
• Flexibility to meet store needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support an enthusiastic team of volunteers.
• Create a welcoming shopping environment.
• Organize daily activities behind the scenes.

Skills

Retail experience

Strong IT skills

Customer confidence

Job description

British Red Cross is looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to join their friendly team in Elgin and help create a shop that is the window of the charity on the high street.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to run a customer focussed store, supporting everything from creating a welcoming shopping environment to organising activity behind the scenes.

You will play a key role in coordinating and supporting an enthusiastic team of volunteers, helping with induction, development and daily guidance.

You will bring retail experience, confidence with customers, strong IT skills and an understanding of financial targets.

You will also be someone who enjoys working with people and contributing to a positive community space.

You should also be flexible to the needs of the store.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 29 December 2025.

Interviews take place week commencing 12 January 2026.

£23,620 per year, pro rata
21 hours per week
Permanent

Benefits include

• Thirty six days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Flexible working options.
• Pension scheme up to six percent employer contribution.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discount schemes including Blue Light.
• Wellbeing support including Headspace app.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

British Red Cross is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Apply by clicking here.