Assistant Shop Manager

Sue Ryder; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Staff discount

Refer a Friend £250

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Healthcare Cash plan

Death in Service

EV scheme

Job summary

Sue Ryder Dewsbury is seeking an Assistant Shop Manager to support daily shop operations, drive sales and lead a large team of volunteers.

You will recruit, train and motivate volunteers, manage stock and merchandising, and ensure excellent customer service while maintaining health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory roles within a retail environment.
• Strong customer service background with the ability to lead a team.
• Proven ability to track KPIs and meet targets.
• Experience handling cash and till operations.
• Proficient with basic IT (email, messaging, video calls).
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a lone worker setting.

Responsibilities

• As Assistant Shop Manager you will drive sales and help achieve targets.
• Lead a team of volunteers to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Collaborate with the local community to secure donated stock for sale.
• Recruit, train and retain volunteers, providing leadership and guidance.
• Set high merchandising and housekeeping standards with health and safety in mind.
• Manage stock processes to keep shop well merchandised with seasonal stock.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder and support in-store campaigns.
• Oversee stock processes via the EPOS system.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

KPI/targets

Cash handling

IT skills

Organisational skills

Lone working

Job description

Assistant Shop Manager
27 Railway Street
Dewbsury
WF12 8EB
37.5 hours per week inc weekends on rota
£25302.39 pa plus reward and benefit scheme

Be there when it matters.

Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin.

Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.

We have a much-loved presence on high streets across the country - with a range of innovative shops, including boutiques, vintage and retro shops, and large format stores. As a member of the retail team, you’ll be helping us inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. You will also be contributing to drive up the income that generates the vital funds necessary to keep our care and support services running.

We understand our people are our most important asset and work hard to make sure you feel valued and included as part of a team. In retail most work every weekend, our managers mainly work only 1 in 2. We don't expect our teams to work past 5.15 in most of our shops. The earliest we start is 8.45am. We have every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day off.

About us Shop Information

Sue Ryder Dewsbury is the largest charity shop in the town, housing an array of wonderful products including new and donated furniture, electricals, household goods and gifts to suit every season.

About you

Are you a proactive Assistant Shop Manager? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, come and be part of the team at our Dewsbury shop and contribute to the work we do across Sue Ryder!

You will have retail experience with the commercial awareness to deliver sales. You’ll have a positive attitude and good judgement to do the right thing. You will have proven team leadership skills and the ability to help lead a large team of volunteers. It is essential is that you enjoy engaging with people, you have a positive can-do attitude and a good understanding of financial and IT administration.

The key responsibilities include:

• As Assistant Shop Manager you will be using your skills and retail experience to help drive business, push sales and achieve targets.
• Help to lead a team to deliver great customer service to our donors and customers.
• Work with the local community to generate sufficient donated stock to drive sales.
• Help to recruit, train & retain a volunteer team, who'll look to you and the shop manager for leadership and guidance.
• Set high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring you and your teams health and safety is a priority.
• Help to manage effective stock processes to ensure your shop is well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock at all times.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in store campaigns to promote the brand and national fundraising initiatives.
• Help to manage an effective stock process through the Epos operation.

Minimum Essential Criteria

• Customer Service Experience
• Previous supervisory Experience
• KPI and target experience
• Cash Handling/Till work
• Basic IT skills (emails/instant messaging/video calls)
• Organisational Skills
• Lone working experience

Desirable Criteria

• High street retail/leisure/hospitality background
• charity retail
• Health & Safety knowledge
• Team Player
• Key holder/opening/closing
• Merchandising/Stock rotation

Competitive Benefits Package

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
• Access to Employee support programme
• and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 25th September

Interview date: 30th September

https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.

If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email [e-mail].

Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, Global Cultures, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.

For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.