Assistant Shop Manager- Charity Retail

C2 Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity retailer is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the shop's operations in West Norwood. The role involves motivating staff, driving sales, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will possess retail experience and strong leadership skills while fostering a positive atmosphere in a meaningful work environment.

Benefits

Community impact

Supportive retail team

Varied role

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or charity retail at Assistant Manager or Supervisor level.
• A passion for excellent customer service and community engagement.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets and delivering key KPIs.
• Take ownership of the shop when the Store Manager is absent.
• Motivate, train, and support your team, including volunteers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Community engagement

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Charity Retail
West Norwood, London
£13.85 per hour
Part-time - 21 hours per week (3 days)

A fantastic opportunity to join a growing charity retailer making a real difference.

Are you an experienced retail supervisor or assistant manager looking for a role where you can combine your leadership skills with a meaningful cause?

We're partnering with a well-established and expanding charity retailer to find an Assistant Store Manager for their vibrant shop in West Norwood.This is a great chance to join a supportive and values-driven organisation that truly values its people and their communities.

About the role

As Assistant Store Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the shop and driving performance.Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll help to inspire and lead the team, maximise sales and donations, and ensure the store is an inviting and positive place for customers, donors, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets and delivering key KPIs
• Take ownership of the shop when the Store Manager is absent
• Motivate, train, and support your team, including volunteers
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and stock presentation
• Drive income through creative local engagement and donor relationships
• Recruit and retain a strong volunteer team
• Act as a positive ambassador for the charity within the community

About you

• Experience in retail or charity retail at Assistant Manager or Supervisor level
• A passion for excellent customer service and community engagement
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Comfortable working to targets and driving commercial performance
• A proactive, hands-on, and flexible approach
• Willing to work weekends as part of a rota
• An understanding of the charity retail environment is an advantage.

Why join?

• Work for a charity with purpose and real community impact
• Be part of a growing and supportive retail team
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail career while supporting a great cause, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short covering note explaining your interest.

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