Assistant Shop Manager Godmanchester

Mencap; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking an Assistant Shop Manager for their Godmanchester Shop. The role requires strong retail management skills and a commitment to promoting inclusivity. The ideal candidate will help drive sales, manage a volunteer team, and maintain store presentation. A flexible working approach is essential, including potential weekend work. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Discounts at major retailers

Health cash plans

Qualifications

• Experience as an assistant manager or supervisor in a retail setting.
• Flexibility to work weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Passion for Mencap's values.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-store systems to maximize profits.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation.
• Build and train an effective volunteer team.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Budget management

Customer service

Sales maximization

Job description

Job Advert

Are you someone who is excited about charity retail and fashion, and can use your initiative? Do you have experience managing a retail team? If yes, then please keep reading as we may have the role for you.

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work in our Godmanchester Shop for 30 hours per week over 4 days. We seek a passionate and motivated individual to help our store reach its full potential.

As an Assistant Shop Manager, you will:

• Help develop in-store systems and promote donations and sales to maximize profits
• Represent Mencap as an efficient and charitable organization, reinforcing our aims and values
• Ensure stock is generated from the local area and donors
• Sign up donors to the Gift Aid scheme and maximize income through Gift Aid
• Achieve profit targets by maximizing sales and managing costs effectively
• Maintain the store's high standard of presentation
• Build an effective volunteer team, providing training, development, work reviews, and appraisals to staff and volunteers
• Handle all financial, cash handling, and health and safety responsibilities

To be successful, you will:

• Be an experienced assistant manager or supervisor, capable of maintaining budgets and completing weekly income and banking sheets, preferably with charity retail experience
• Have a flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays as needed
• Be willing to travel for team meetings, training, and assisting with setting up new stores
• Be passionate about Mencap's values and committed to the success of our retail brand

We are an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization, welcoming applications from disabled individuals and from Black and Asian communities, which are underrepresented in our workforce.

Job ID: 34146

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. For more information, visit the direct gov website.

Benefits

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

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities to live happy and healthy lives. We support individuals, 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 working alongside them. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

We promote inclusivity through our Belonging networks, which include groups for Black and Asian individuals, LGBTQIA+, disabled persons, women, parents, and carers.

We encourage everyone to apply and offer various contracts and working patterns. Your personality and values are what matter most; we will provide training and development to help you succeed.