Assistant Shop Manager

Cats; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Eye care vouchers

Salary Finance access

Job summary

Cats Protection in Shawlands, Glasgow, is seeking an Assistant Shop Manager to support the operation of a boutique charity shop. The role involves delivering a premium shopping experience with strong customer service while aligning with the charity's compassionate mission.

You will help maintain visual standards, manage a team of staff and volunteers, and act as a brand ambassador. The position is 21 hours per week on a rota including weekends, with a salary of up to 14,018.52 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment, ideally fashion or luxury.
• Experience working to sales targets.
• Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running one boutique charity shop and deliver a premium shopping environment.
• Act as brand ambassador for Cats Protection, and cover shop operations when Shop Manager is absent.

Skills

Retail experience

Team leadership

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Job description

Team: Retail

Location: Shawlands, Glasgow

Work pattern: 21hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)

Salary: Up to £14,018.52 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK's largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

• This position will support the running of one of our Boutique charity shops, where customers discover a curated selection of luxury fashion and accessories. As Assistant Shop Manager, you'll help create an elevated retail experience, combining exceptional customer service with a passion for sustainable style and Cats Protection's compassionate mission. From welcoming clients to maintaining high visual standards, you'll play a key role in delivering a premium shopping environment that reflects both quality and kindness.
• To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.

About the retail team:

• Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
• Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewelleryand jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.

What we're looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment, ideally a fashion or luxury
• Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
• Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
• Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers

If you're enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.

What we can offer you:

• Health and wellbeing benefits to help you stay well at work
• Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
• 26 days' annual leave, increasing with service
• A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
• Practical financial support, including access to Salary Finance
• Everyday support such as eye care vouchers and confidential advice services
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most
• Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet's health
• Find out more about our reward package here