Assistant Shop Manager

Cats Protection; Penwortham; Presencial; GBP 8400 - 10.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

range of health benefits

26 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Salary Finance

Descripción de la vacante

Cats Protection, the UK's largest cat welfare charity, invites applications for an Assistant Shop Manager role in Penwortham. The role is part-time on a 14-hour rota, including weekends, with a salary up to £9,345.68 per year and permanent contract.

You will support the Shop Manager and lead shop activities to drive income while representing the charity. You will oversee daily operations, motivate staff and volunteers, and help achieve sales targets, cash handling, and financial controls, within

Formación

• Experience in a retail environment
• Experience working to sales targets
• Experience with cash handling and financial controls
• Ability to lead a team of employees and volunteers

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through safe day-to-day operations and KPIs.
• Act as brand ambassador for Cats Protection and be a role model for the charity's values, taking responsibility for shop operations in the Shop Manager's absence.

Conocimientos

Retail experience

Sales targets

Cash reconciliation

Team leadership

Descripción del empleo

Team: Retail

Location: Penwortham

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

Salary: Up to £9,345.68 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:

• 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 jewellery and 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:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about here

Application closing date: 2nd November 2026

Virtual interview date: TBC

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.

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email [e-mail] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey

We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.

Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.

We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

There's a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.