Assistant Shop Manager Derby DS

Mencap; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking an Assistant Shop Manager for its Derby DS Shop. This role involves managing store operations, developing systems to maximize sales, and leading a volunteer team. Ideal candidates should have prior retail experience, especially in charity sectors, and be flexible with working hours, including weekends. The position offers various benefits including paid holidays and discounts at leading retailers.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience as an assistant manager or supervisor, preferably in charity retail.
• Ability to maintain budgets and complete financial tasks accurately.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-store systems and promote donations and sales.
• Represent Mencap and reinforce its aims and values.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation.

Skills

Retail management

Budget management

Sales maximization

Team leadership

Job description

Assistant Shop Manager - Derby DS Shop

Are you passionate about charity retail and fashion? Do you have experience managing a retail team? If so, this role might be perfect for you.

We are seeking an Assistant Shop Manager to work in our Derby DS Shop for 22.5 hours per week over 3 days. The ideal candidate will be motivated to help our store reach its full potential.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop in-store systems and promote donations and sales to maximize profits.
2. Represent Mencap as an efficient and charitable organization, reinforcing our aims and values.
3. Generate stock from the local area and donors.
4. Sign up donors to the Gift Aid scheme and ensure maximum income through Gift Aid.
5. Achieve profit targets by maximizing sales and managing costs effectively.
6. Maintain high standards of store presentation.
7. Build an effective volunteer team, providing training, development, work reviews, and appraisals for paid staff and volunteers.
8. Handle all financial and cash handling responsibilities and ensure health and safety compliance.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Experience as an assistant manager or supervisor, with the ability to maintain budgets and complete weekly income and banking sheets accurately, preferably with charity retail experience.
2. Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and bank holidays.
3. Willing to travel for team meetings, training, and assisting with setting up new stores.
4. Passionate about the values of Mencap and committed to the success of our retail brand.

We welcome applications from disabled candidates and those from Black and Asian communities, as they are underrepresented in our workforce. Mencap is a Disability Confident Leader and encourages applicants with disabilities to apply.

Benefits:

We offer 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), discounts at leading retailers, health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more. For further details, please see the attached benefits document.

About Mencap:

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We support individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and carers, advocating for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.

Everyone at Mencap works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support or advice, or as colleagues. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have belonging network groups that meet online, including groups for Black and Asian colleagues, LGBTQIA+, disabled individuals, women, parents, and carers.

We encourage everyone to apply, offering various contract types and working patterns. We prioritize personality and values over specific experience, providing training and development to help you succeed in your role.