Assistant Shop Manager

LGBT Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 6,400 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Learning & development

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Salary Finance

Eye care vouchers

Sick pay

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

Cats Protection is seeking an Assistant Shop Manager for our Blackheath shop in London. The role is 14 hours on a rota, including weekends, with permanent contract.

The position carries a salary up to £10,707.68 per annum plus allowances and benefits designed to support the welfare of cats and the team. Join a large retail operation powered by dedicated volunteers and staff, focused on delivering excellent customer service, meeting sales targets, and supporting the charity’s mission to care for

Qualifications

• Experience in retail environment
• Experience with sales targets
• Cash handling and financial controls
• Ability to manage a team of staff and volunteers

Responsibilities

• Support the Shop Manager to maximise income and profitability through day-to-day shop operations and KPIs.
• Act as brand ambassador for Cats Protection and run shop when Shop Manager is away.

Job description

Assistant Shop Manager role in Blackheath, London

Salary up to £10,707.68 per annum plus allowances

14 hours on a rota basis including weekends

Team:Retail

Location:Blackheath, London

Work pattern:14hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)

Salary:Up to £9,345.68per annum plus London Weighting Allowance £1362

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

• To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
• 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
• 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

What we can offer you in a role where you make a difference to cats’ lives every day

• 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

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