Assistant Retail Manager_Swansea

Marie Curie UK; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading charity organization as a part-time shop assistant. You will be responsible for maximizing sales and maintaining store standards, ensuring a great experience for customers. Competitive benefits and a supportive environment for personal development await you at Marie Curie UK.

Benefits

Season ticket loan for travel

Defined contribution pension schemes

Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems

Childcare cost assistance

Life assurance for all employees

Eye care support for computer users

Annual leave allowance: 25 days plus 8 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Qualifications

• Experience in cash handling and financial management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout.
• Ensure stock density is maintained with rotation of stock.
• Obtain maximum realistic prices on donated items.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Cash handling

Organizational skills

Job description

Hours/Contract: 21 hours per week, Permanent, Part-time

Job Description:

Key responsibilities include:

• Maximizing sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout in the shop and shop windows.
• Ensuring stock density is maintained, with regular rotation of stock.
• Obtaining maximum realistic prices on donated items in accordance with charity guidelines, as well as bought-in goods.

Additional benefits include:

• Season ticket loan for travel to and from work.
• Defined contribution pension schemes.
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation systems.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Childcare cost assistance (terms and conditions apply).
• Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance for all employees.
• Eye care support under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, including contributions towards sight tests for computer users.

What’s in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance: 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
• Competitive policies for parental and sick leave.
• Support for personal and professional development.
• Industry-leading training programs.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communication skills with tact and discretion.
• Experience in cash handling and financial management, including sales record completion.
• Ability to make decisions within set parameters.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Additional notes:

Maximize gift aid when dealing with customers and donors to enhance income. Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the shop, including the sales floor, stock processing areas, offices, and communal spaces.

Join our dedicated team with a strong retail background to contribute significantly to achieving charity sales targets. Reliability and flexibility are essential.

This role involves sole responsibility for store operations, including lone working. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

To apply, please send your latest CV and a cover letter explaining your experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want to work for Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat, contact Adam Robinson via email.