Assistant Shop Manager

Newtech Medical Devices Pvt. Ltd.; Sefton; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Southport seeks an Assistant Shop Manager. You will assist in maximizing income, manage daily operations, and represent the charity's values. Ideal candidates have retail experience and strong team management skills. Competitive benefits include health options and 26 days' annual leave. Apply before 24 August 2025.

Benefits

Range of health benefits

26 days' annual leave

Salary finance options

Additional benefits available on inquiry

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrable experience in a relevant retail environment.
• Ability to motivate a team and manage volunteers.
• Experience with financial controls and cash reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Shop Manager in maximizing shop income and operational management.
• Act as brand ambassador and role model for charity values.
• Responsible for shop operation in the Shop Manager's absence.

Skills

Experience in retail environment

Understanding of sales targets

Cash reconciliation experience

Team management skills

Job description

Team: Retail

Location: Southport

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

Salary: Up to £8,977.77 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
  
  

Interested? Here's how to apply:

Application closing date: 24 August 2025

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

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.

If Successful, Your Recruitment Journey Will Include

• Anonymised application form
• Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
  
  

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

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

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