Assistant Retail Manager Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom Posted on 09/05/2024 Be the Fir[...]

Marie Curie; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Hours/Contract: 16 hours per week, Permanent, Part time

Closing date: We are reviewing applications as soon as they are received. We advise you APPLY NOW if you are interested.

Interview date: TBC

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maximising sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout in the shop and shop windows.
• Ensuring that stock density is maintained and regular rotation of stock is carried out.
• Obtaining maximum realistic prices on donated items, in accordance with charity guidelines, as well as Bought in Goods.
• Maximizing gift aid from donated goods when dealing with customers and donors, ensuring excellent customer service at all times.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the shop including the sales floor, stock processing area, offices, and communal areas.

What's in it for you:

• Season ticket loan for traveling to and from work.
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension.
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Help with childcare costs (T & C’s apply).
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance for all employees.
• Eye care (Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job).

Annual Leave Allowance:

• Northern Ireland 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata).

What we are looking for:

• The ability to communicate with tact and discretion.
• Experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records).
• The ability to make decisions within agreed parameters.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritize workload, balancing competing demands.

With a strong retail background, you will join our committed team in making a significant contribution to achieving charity sales targets. You must be reliable and flexible to meet the needs of the charity.

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers, and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [e-mail].

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About Us

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed, and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity, and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.