Assistant Shop Manager

The Children's Society; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Cambridge seeks a part-time Shop Assistant to support operations, engage with the local community, and drive shop performance. Candidates should be self-motivated, have strong interpersonal skills, and a creative mindset to contribute to the team's success. This role offers various benefits including holiday pay and a pension scheme. Applications close on 22nd October 2025.

Benefits

28 days holiday a year

Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager.
• Friendly, positive approach and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits.
• Engage with customers and the local community to build support.
• Make a real difference to young people in England.

Skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lead

Friendly approach

Good communication skills

Creative mindset

Job description

Overview

Fixed term contract until March 2026 • Part time 14 hours per week [over 7 days to include Sundays] • £9,345.95 pro rata • Location – Cherry Hinton, Cambridge.

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and work closely with staff and Volunteers to deliver the best level of customer service.
• Lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them, and maintain a friendly, positive approach.
• Engage with customers and the local community to build support for the shop.
• Support the running of the shop and contribute to achieving objectives in a retail environment.
• Bring a creative ability to the role to enhance shop performance and customer experience.
• Make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds for frontline work.

Qualifications / Skills

• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff and volunteers.
• Ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager and instill energy in the team.
• Friendly, positive approach and good communication skills both inside and outside the shop.
• Ability to engage with the local community and support shop development.
• Creative mindset and a willingness to contribute to the shop’s success.

Application details

It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

The Children’s Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.

This vacancy closes at midnight on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Wednesday 15th October onwards. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.