Assistant Shop Manager - Motherwell

Shelter Scotland; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Shop Manager to join their Motherwell shop. This role involves working closely with the Shop Manager to create a vibrant shopping environment while leading a team of volunteers. You will play a crucial part in raising funds for those affected by homelessness, ensuring the shop is visually appealing and welcoming. If you have a passion for community service and the ability to inspire others, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and grow within a supportive organization. Join us in our mission to combat homelessness and create a positive impact in society.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Interest-free travel loans

Tenancy deposit loan

Payroll giving

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Energetic person with experience in managing and empowering teams.
• Ability to recruit and develop volunteers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Shop Manager in daily operations and team management.
• Ensure a welcoming environment and engage with the local community.

Skills

Team Management

Motivational Skills

Recruitment

Customer Engagement

Education

Experience in Retail Management

Job description

Community Development & Social Enterprise

About the Role

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Motherwell shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community-focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About You

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family-friendly policies, pension and interest-free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

1. We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset.

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Assistant Shop Manager - Motherwell
Postcode: ML1 1RB

Closing Date: 9th May 2025