Assistant Manager

The Air Ambulance Service; Oakham; On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Annual leave purchase options

Enhanced sick pay

Life assurance

Blue Light Card eligibility and disc.

Employee Assistance Programme

EDI networks involvement

Discount schemes

Job summary

The Air Ambulance Service in Oakham is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the shop manager in maximizing sales and profits, guiding both staff and volunteers to meet goals. The role emphasizes teamwork, development, and customer focus within a fixed-term, part-time contract based in Oakham.

The position requires strong people skills, retail knowledge, and the ability to manage cash handling and stock control. 16 hours per week with a 1-year contract ending 12 October 2027.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.
• Able to demonstrate effective people management experience
• Collaborative approach to achieving departmental and wider organisational objectives
• Passion for the work that TAAS does
• Organizational skills and time management
• Confidence in talking about the work of the organization
• Ability to understand issues related to working with volunteers
• Proven customer care skills
• IT skills and business online experience
• Understanding of financial and numerical information
• Experience in cash handling and online stock control
• Creativity and flair for presenting items
• Ability to keep up with retail trends and use initiative for positive results.

Responsibilities

• To assist and support the shop manager to maximise sales and profits of your shop.
• Support the guiding and managing of both employees and volunteers to achieve specific goals and objectives.
• Help to provide direction, support, and motivation to the team, delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
• Ensure effective communication within the team and develop team members professionally.
• Assist in running the shop autonomously, ensuring delivery of a profitable and customer-focused shop.

Skills

People management

Customer care

Cash handling

IT skills

Stock control

Communication

Organizational skills

Team motivation

Job description

Join Our Lifesaving Team

Assistant Manager

Full Job Description:

For a full copy or our job description, CLICK HERE

Location:

Oakham

Hours: 16

Please note, this is a one year Fixed Term Contract, ending on 12th October 2027

We're on the lookout for an Assistant Manager to support the

If you're looking for more than a job, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact to an organisation that is committed to saving lives every day, then this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

What We Offer:

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
• A supportive, purpose-driven team
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks, which provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and help to shape a more inclusive workplace. Want to find out more? Visit our website - www.theairambulanceservice.org.uk

What You'll Be Doing:

To assist and support the shop manager to maximise sales and profits of your shop. Support the guiding and managing of both employees and volunteers to achieve specific goals and objectives. Help to provide direction, support, and motivation to the team members, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Proactively support and encourage both personal and professional development of the team. Assist in running the shop autonomously, ensuring delivery of a profitable and customer-focused shop.

What We're Looking For:

Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.

Able to demonstrate effective people management experience

Collaborative approach to achieving departmental and wider organisational objectives

Passion for the work that TAAS does

Organizational skills and time management

Confidence in talking about the work of the organization

Ability to understand issues related to working with volunteers

Proven customer care skills

IT skills and business online experience

Understanding of financial and numerical information

Experience in cash handling and online stock control

Creativity and flair for presenting items

Ability to keep up with retail trends and use initiative for positive results.

What's In It For You:

The Air Ambulance Service isn't just a place to work; it's a place to build a meaningful career.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Health & Safety and Environment
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality

The role is subject to a Basic DBScheck.

Environment

Assistant Manager

Oakham

LE15 6NU

£13.63 per year

Temporary - Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

Closing date: 01/10/2026

Job reference: LB1685309OakAM

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Assistant Manager

Oakham

£13.63 per year