Deputy Shop Manager - Returned to Glory

HOSPICE OF ST FRANCIS (BERKHAMSTED) LTD; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

HOSPICE OF ST FRANCIS (BERKHAMSTED) LTD in Berkhamsted is seeking a friendly, energetic Deputy Shop Manager for the Returned to Glory furniture showroom.

Working with the Shop Manager, you’ll lead staff and volunteers, maximise sales, and uphold our high standards to create a welcoming customer experience. Profits fund the Hospice’s vital local work.

Part-time role: 30 hours across 4 days; DBS check required; report to the Shop Manager.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Shop Manager to lead and inspire our team of staff and volunteers, maximise sales, maintain our high standards and create a fantastic experience for every customer.
• You’ll bring energy, enthusiasm and commercial flair to the role — spotting opportunities, getting the best from donations and making sure the showroom is looking its absolute best.
• Most importantly, you’ll know that every sale has a purpose. The profits from our shops go directly towards supporting the vital work of the Hospice in our local community.

Job description

Shops & Trading

Deputy Shop Manager - Returned to Glory

Posted Thursday 8th October 2026

Hours: Part Time 4 days / 30 hours (variable rota Mon to Sun)

Contract: Part-time

Please note we do not provide visa sponsorship and unfortunately, we cannot employ you if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

Salary: £19,828 p.a. (£24,784 FTE)

Reports to: Shop Manager

Location: Returned to Glory, Unit 5 Northbridge Rd, Berkhamsted HP4 1EH

We’re looking for a friendly, energetic and passionate Deputy Manager to join our team and help create a fantastic experience for our customers, donors and supporters.

About Returned to Glory

Our Returned to Glory showroom is a much-loved local destination, known for fantastic donations, outstanding standards and a warm welcome.

Every day brings something new through our doors — from beautiful furniture and unique finds to those unexpected treasures that customers just have to take home! Behind it all is a creative, hardworking team and a wonderful group of loyal volunteers who make the showroom what it is.

Now, we’re looking for a Deputy Shop Manager to join our management team and help us take our busy furniture showroom to the next level.

What you’ll be doing

Working alongside the Shop Manager, you’ll help lead and inspire our team of staff and volunteers, maximise sales, maintain our high standards and create a fantastic experience for every customer.

You’ll bring energy, enthusiasm and commercial flair to the role — spotting opportunities, getting the best from donations and making sure the showroom is looking its absolute best.

Most importantly, you’ll know that every sale has a purpose. The profits from our shops go directly towards supporting the vital work of the Hospice in our local community.

What’s in it for you?

This is more than a retail management role. It’s an opportunity to:

• Make a genuine difference to local people and their families


• Work in a unique and exciting furniture showroom where no two days are the same


• Use your retail and commercial skills to drive sales and success


• Join an organisation where people really are at the heart of everything we do


• Develop your skills and career with our full support

We’ll be right here to support you, encourage your development and help you make your mark.

This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager.

This role will require a DBS check.

What our people say...

“My impressions of the hospice, were that I couldn't believe how calm and lovely every person was. From walking through the door I could tell how much every person cared about what they were doing.