Assistant Store Manager

YMCA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A community charity organization in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Assistant Store Manager. In this part-time role, you will support the Store Manager, oversee daily store operations, and enhance customer experience. Ideal candidates will have strong retail management experience and interpersonal skills. Join a diverse team committed to making a difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Pension

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Regular salary reviews

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Health shield cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management or similar roles.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in daily operations.
• Manage stock rotation and merchandising.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Labor Cost Analysis

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Store Management Experience

Management Experience

Retail Sales

Guest Services

Schematics

Merchandising

Cash Handling

Supervising Experience

Retail Management

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager

Location: Chelmsley Wood

Salary: 14508.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 22.5

Reference: YMC1149257

Are you an experienced retailer?

Do you want to try a new type of retailing in Charity where you can support and deputise for a Store Manager raising money to help change young peoples lives? You will work alongside paid staff and volunteers proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity. If this excites you then we have a fantastic opportunity in our store.

As an Assistant Store Manager you will play a key role in the store's success. You will be highly organised with experience of merchandising, stock rotation and excellent customer service. You will work effectively and efficiently to maximise income for the shop and promote the work of YMCA within the local community. You will deputise for the store manager when needed and work in an environment that presents challenge and meaning.

Why join YMCA England & Wales

You will have the opportunity to work in a role that is varied and stimulating, supporting the manager and shop team to represent and serve your local community. You will get real autonomy working with your Store Manager using your entrepreneurial skills to raise money and represent YMCA in your area.

Benefits

• Pension
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Regular salary reviews
• Sick pay (after a qualifying period)
• Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Health shield cash plan

This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of expansion. We are opening many new stores across England & Wales. Our Charity Shops are unique and offer a wide range of donated products. We are passionate about recycling and pride ourselves in selling over 95% of our donated stock and we do not sell new goods! If successful you will be joining an amazing team and receive support and guidance from your Store Manager and Area Manager.

At YMCA England & Wales we strive to create a workplace that fully reflects and serves its local community. We want all staff to feel empowered to bring their full authentic self to work each day. We have diverse teams, we encourage everyone to do their best and support them to reach their full potential.

If you are passionate about improving young lives this will be the role for you.

Inclusivity and Safeguarding

As an employer committed to inclusivity we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under‑represented throughout YMCA England & Wales. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references, to complete a safeguarding self‑declaration and to undertake a DBS check.

Required Experience and Key Skills

Experience: Manager (part‑time)

• Labor Cost Analysis
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Store Management Experience
• Management Experience
• Retail Sales
• Guest Services
• Schematics
• Merchandising
• Cash Handling
• Supervising Experience
• Retail Management

Employment Type: Part‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

More Information

For further information on YMCA visit the company website.