Assistant Shop Manager

Cats; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Salary Finance

Job summary

Cats Protection in Penwortham is seeking an Assistant Shop Manager to support the Shop Manager in day-to-day retail operations. You will help maximise income, ensure financial controls, and lead a team of staff and volunteers to deliver excellent customer service.

The role requires experience in retail, ability to work weekends on a rota, and a commitment to our cat welfare mission. Benefits include health plan, generous annual leave, and salary financial wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Retail experience

Sales targets

Cash handling

Team leadership

Job description

Team:Retail

Location:Penwortham

Work pattern:14hours 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 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:

• range of health benefits
• 26days’ 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

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