Charity Shop Assistant Manager - Lead Volunteers & Sales

Homeless Link; Devizes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (pro rata for PT)

30% staff discount

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Alongside is seeking an Assistant Retail Manager in Devizes to lead our charity shop operations with a friendly, customer-focused approach. This 15-hour role supports the Shop Manager in running the shop, managing volunteers, stock, and daily admin to help raise essential funds.

You will help create a welcoming shopping experience, cover rota-based shifts, and contribute to a positive team culture while delivering agreed income targets for the charity.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a retail setting.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Shop Manager to meet and exceed income and profit targets by optimising sales, minimising operational costs, and continually seeking innovative ways to enhance the shop.
• Manage donations, including the sorting, pricing and preparation of items for sale and effectively disposing of unwanted items.
• Assisting in the recruitment, training and development of the volunteer team and ensuring the shop has a built-up volunteer base.
• Support the Shop Manager in administrative tasks, including cash handling and banking.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer focus

Job description

Alongside is seeking an Assistant Retail Manager in Devizes to lead our charity shop operations with a friendly, customer-focused approach. This 15-hour role supports the Shop Manager in running the shop, managing volunteers, stock, and daily admin to help raise essential funds.

You will help create a welcoming shopping experience, cover rota-based shifts, and contribute to a positive team culture while delivering agreed income targets for the charity.