Assistant Retail Manager_Cregagh Road

Marie Curie; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity in Belfast is looking for an Assistant Retail Manager to support retail operations, encourage sales, and maintain high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate will have previous retail experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a customer-first attitude. Key responsibilities include assisting in merchandising, engaging with the community, and managing volunteers. This part-time, permanent role offers a salary of £4444.44 per annum plus benefits, with flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Continuous professional development

Industry-leading training programmes

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced bereavement and family-friendly benefits

Access to Blue Light Card membership

Subsidised Eye Care

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience, preferably in fashion/clothing.
• Experience of cash handling and financial management procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Retail Manager in maximising sales and maintaining high standards.
• Lead customer engagement and coach volunteers.
• Oversee the proper administration of bought‑in goods.
• Take responsibility for store management in the Retail Manager's absence.

Skills

Retail experience

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Customer-first attitude

Organisational skills

Job description

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end‑of‑life charity. We are the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care in the UK, the only provider across all four nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, building awareness and engaging local communities.

Job Overview

Join our team and be part of a dynamic retail environment where your can‑do attitude makes a real difference. We're looking for courageous individuals who take initiative, considerate team players who put customers first and trustworthy colleagues who take pride in what they do. If you thrive in a collaborative workplace and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

As an Assistant Retail Manager, you will join an incredible team and support them to encourage sales, provide excellent customer service, and uphold the highest standards of stock presentation and store cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Retail Manager in maximising sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.
• Merchandising awareness and keeping up to date with trends and competition.
• Maximising Gift Aid income and overseeing the proper display and administration of bought‑in goods, ensuring minimal stock loss.
• Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer on "Rounding up" their purchase, making an "add donation" for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.
• Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteer recruitment and community involvement.
• Supporting the Retail Manager in recruiting and managing volunteers and ensuring all staff and volunteers are following Marie Curie procedures and guidelines.
• In the absence of the Retail Manager, taking responsibility for the overall management and operation of the store.

Key Criteria

• Previous retail experience, preferably in fashion/clothing.
• Experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer‑first attitude and the ability to communicate with tact and discretion.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload, balancing competing demands.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in a retail environment.
• Experience in managing and motivating volunteers is desirable.

Qualifications

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Additional Information

Vacancy type: Permanent, part‑time

Location: Cregagh Road Store

Salary: £4444.44, per annum + benefits

Hours per week: 7 per week

Closing date: 5th January 2026. We are reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

For more information or an informal chat please contact [e-mail]

Application Process

• 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.
• In this role you will have sole responsibility for the running of the store, which will involve lone working. Due to this, we are unable to recruit anyone for this role who is under the age of 18.

Benefits you’ll love

• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Industry‑leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

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 are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]