Deputy Shop Manager

Driver Hire Borders; Warminster; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Deputy Shop Manager in Warminster, where you'll support retail operations and engage with the community. This part-time role offers the chance to develop leadership skills while making a difference. No prior retail experience is necessary, just a passion for people and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus scheme

23 days plus bank holidays

Excellent training and development programme

Pension with Life Assurance

Colleague discount across retail stores

45p per mile for work travel

Mindful Employer Plus Charter

Qualifications

• Good standard of Maths and English required.
• Strong team player with excellent people skills.
• Customer focused with an energetic and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shop Manager in day-to-day store operations.
• Engage with and support the volunteer team.
• Assist in sorting and presentation of donated stock.

Skills

Customer focused

Excellent people skills

Strong team player

Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills

Energetic and enthusiastic attitude

Education

Good standard of Maths and English

Job description

Get 'that-make-a-difference-every-day' feeling.

Are you someone who thrives on connecting with people and creating memorable experiences? Do you love the buzz of a retail environment but want to work somewhere with a deeper purpose? If you enjoy inspiring teams, delivering great customer service, and engaging with your local community, then this could be the role for you!

You'll support our Shop Manager in delivering a welcoming and engaging shopping experience, making a real difference to our customers and donors. - No retail or charity experience is needed - just a passion for people, a willingness to learn, and the motivation to lead by example!

Join the Dorothy House Retail Revolution and help us put the 'power into purchase.' inspire people to shop Dorothy House, funding end of life care, while putting colour and life into their wardrobes and homes!

DEPUTY SHOP MANAGER - Warminster | £23,872 per annum, pro rata

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can develop leadership skills, ensuring every customer leaves with a smile, and play a major role in your community, we want to hear from you. We'll provide you with all the training and support you need to excel in the role and deliver the best customer experience!

The role will include:

• Supporting the Shop Manager in the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere for customers and donors.
• Being a customer champion, using innovation and continuous improvement to create the best possible retail experience in the Dorothy House store.
• To consistently deliver excellent shop floor front and back of house standards to be a destination store, leading our volunteers to ensure every shopper has a positive experience.
• Engaging with and supporting our amazing volunteer team, ensuring they feel valued, confident, and equipped to deliver excellent service.
• To support with the training, motivation and leadership of volunteers ensuring that they are competent to prepare goods for display; display and rotate goods; provide great customer service; maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness; and implement all aspects of our Gift Aid scheme.
• Assisting in the sorting, pricing, and presentation of donated stock to create an appealing shopping environment.
• Deputising for the Shop Manager in their absence, ensuring the smooth operation of the store.
• Helping to recruit and train new volunteers, ensuring they feel part of our friendly and motivated team.

See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

HOURS OF WORK

This is a Part Time position. You will be contracted to work 30 hours per week working 4 days out of 7.
However, we do welcome applications from those that might be looking alternative working hours.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to work regular weekends.

ABOUT YOU

This role is physically demanding and requires regular lifting, moving stock, and being on your feet for extended periods. While full manual handling training will be provided and we commit to considering reasonable adjustments, applicants should be aware that the core duties of this role require a high level of physical activity.

Essential requirements:

• Good standard of Maths and English
• Strong team player with excellent people skills
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
• Customer focused with an energetic and enthusiastic attitude

Desirable requirements:

• Experience working in Retail or Charity Shop
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

The Dorothy House Retail team is an incredible place to work, these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:

• Discretionary Bonus scheme - a yearly bonus for our retail staff
• 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Plus, the additional ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday each year!
• Excellent training and development programme from day one, to support and grow you through your career!
• Pension with Life Assurance.
• Colleague discount across our 27 retail stores.
• 45p per mile for work travel.
• Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application!

Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.