Assistant Store Manager

YMCA; Crawley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for a 6-month temporary contract in Crawley. You'll support the Store Manager in daily operations and help raise funds for community services. The role involves a focus on merchandising and exceptional customer service, requiring strong organizational skills. A commitment to community and inclusivity is essential. The position also offers benefits such as a pension, annual leave, and support for personal wellbeing.

Benefits

Pension

28 days annual leave

Regular salary reviews

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Health shield cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or assistant management.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and support the Store Manager.
• Passion for community service and charity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager and team in daily operations.
• Maximize income for the shop through sales and promotions.
• Ensure excellent customer service and maintain store standards.

Skills

Merchandising

Stock rotation

Excellent customer service

Organizational skills

Entrepreneurial skills

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager 6 Month Temp Contract

Location: Crawley

Salary: £16,008.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 22.5

Reference: YMC1157868

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 people’s 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 stores 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.

You’ll also get a package that includes :

• 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 don’t 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.

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. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self‑declaration and undertake a DBS check.