Assistant Store Manager

YMCA England & Wales; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A national charity seeks an Assistant Store Manager in Ipswich to support the Store Manager and lead a dedicated team in raising funds to improve young lives. Responsibilities include maximizing income and engaging with the local community. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and strong customer service skills. This role offers a varied work environment and excellent benefits including pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Pension

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Regular salary reviews

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of merchandising and stock rotation.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Store Manager.
• Maximize income for the shop.
• Promote YMCA's work in the local community.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Merchandising

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager

Location: Ipswich

Salary: £14,859.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 22.5

Reference: YMC1127053

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.

For further information on YMCA, visit www.ymca.org.uk/about.