Assistant Shop Manager - Nork

The Children’s Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity dedicated to supporting children with acquired brain injuries is seeking a motivated individual to enhance their retail operations. This role involves maximizing sales through effective stock management and community engagement. You will play a vital part in promoting sustainable shopping and managing social media to attract customers and volunteers. Join a rewarding work environment that values diversity and offers a range of benefits, including flexible options and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference and have retail experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

On-site nursery

Free eye tests

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Time off for menopause and gender reassignment

Additional leave for long service

Free parking

Staff shuttle

Subsidised cafeteria

On-site accommodation (subject to availability)

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales and stock management.
• Ability to engage with the community and promote activities.

Responsibilities

• Maximize shop sales through effective stock management and pricing.
• Develop community links to enhance retail activities.

Skills

Sales Maximization

Stock Management

Community Engagement

Social Media Management

Fundraising

Job description

You will support the promotion of sustainable shopping and manage the shop’s social media to increase audience reach, attract customers, donors, and volunteer supporters to deliver the Retail Strategy.

Role Requirements

1. Maximise shop sales by achieving targets through donated stock and purchased goods, involving proactive stock generation, optimal pricing, processing stock, and stock planning.
2. Achieve Gift Aid sales conversion targets by maximising new donor sign-ups and encouraging repeat donations.
3. Meet the shop's Raffle sales targets by involving the shop team.
4. Maintain high standards of shop presentation through merchandising and housekeeping, as outlined in the Shops Operations manual.
5. Manage stock levels of purchased goods, including ordering stock as needed and recording KPIs.
6. Assist in attending fundraising events to promote The Children’s Trust.
7. Develop links with local communities to promote retail activities via media and other channels.
8. The role involves manual handling, including sorting and lifting stock.

If you wish to discuss the role, please contact the Recruitment & Compliance Team at 01737 365 880 or email: [e-mail].

For more information, including a candidate briefing pack and application form, please click here.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

There is no online application form for this role. Please complete the Word version found in the information folder via the provided link and return it via email to [e-mail].

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national centre in Tadworth, and across the UK through our Brain Injury Community Service.

Located on a 24-acre site in Surrey, near London, accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth, and well connected by rail from Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

We offer a rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including flexible benefits, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, time off for menopause and gender reassignment, additional leave for long service, free parking, staff shuttle, subsidised cafeteria, on-site accommodation (subject to availability), pension options, and career development opportunities.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and require an Enhanced DBS check, except retail roles, which require a Basic DBS check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and inclusion, aiming to reflect the UK’s diverse population and create an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments for interview and work arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with safeguarding guidance, online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates by an independent person, focusing on professional platforms like LinkedIn. Any concerns about suitability for work with children and young people will be discussed during the interview.