Assistant Shop Manager - Saltaire (5969)

The Children's Society; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Saltaire is seeking an Assistant Shop Manager to support the Shop Manager in driving sales and income, recruiting and motivating volunteers, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have retail experience and a passion for community engagement. This is a part-time position offering enhanced benefits including holidays, a pension scheme, and management development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday a year

Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

Free confidential counselling service

Management development programme access

Qualifications

• Proactive and enthusiastic individual with great communication skills.
• Experience working with people and inspiring a team.
• Retail experience coupled with passion and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shop Manager in driving sales and income.
• Help recruit, lead, and motivate a team of volunteers.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Engage with the local community.

Skills

Proactive communication

Team inspiration

Retail experience

Job description

Advert

Permanent

19 hours per week (likely to be two full days and one half day - to be discussed)

£12,683.78 pro rata

Location: Saltaire

Assistant Shop Manager – Be Part of Something Amazing!

We’re looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to join our team. This is your chance to work in a creative environment, helping to turn donated and corporate goods into vital funds that change lives.

We offer many enhanced benefits including :

• 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
• Free confidential counselling service : available to all staff and volunteers
• Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

What you’ll do :

• Support the Shop Manager in driving sales and income.
• Help recruit lead and motivate a diverse team of volunteers.
• Deliver excellent customer service and create a welcoming shop atmosphere.
• Engage with the local community to build support for the shop.

What we’re looking for :

• A proactive, enthusiastic individual with great communication skills.
• Someone who enjoys working with people and knows how to inspire a team.
• Retail experience coupled with passion and commitment

Why join us? Every day, we’re making a difference for children across the country. With your help, we can do even more. If you’re ready to work hard, have fun, and make an impact, this is the role for you.

Apply today – we can’t wait to meet you!

The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.

Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 8th December 2025.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.