Assistant Store Manager

YMCA; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known charity organization in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead retail operations and support the Store Manager. Candidates should have experience in retail, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for community work. The successful applicant will join a team dedicated to promoting local causes and ensuring a positive shopping experience. The position offers opportunities for personal growth and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Pension

28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time staff)

Regular salary reviews

Sick pay (after qualifying period)

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing

Health shield cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or assistant roles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with volunteers.
• Passion for community service and charitable work.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deputize for the Store Manager as needed.
• Manage stock and maximize store income.
• Promote YMCA's work within the local community and support shop team.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Stock rotation

Organizational skills

Entrepreneurial skills

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary: £24,180.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Reference: YMC1168088

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.