Distribution Store Manager

Mencap; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major charity organization in Derby is seeking a Shop Distribution Manager to lead store operations, maximize donations, and manage a volunteer team. This full-time role requires strong management skills, charity retail experience, and a commitment to the organization's values. The successful candidate will enjoy a variety of benefits, including 32 days of paid holiday and discounts at high-street retailers.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Discounts at high-street retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and achieving financial targets.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to travel for meetings and training.
• Strong commitment to charity values and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-store systems to maximize donations and sales.
• Ensure high standards of store presentation.
• Build a volunteer team and provide training.
• Manage financial responsibilities accurately.

Skills

Charity retail experience

Management skills

Budget management

Logistics management

Team leadership

Job description

Join our team as a Shop Distribution Manager at our Derby Normanton Drive store! We're offering a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent position, and we can't wait to meet someone passionate about making an impact.

If you're driven, motivated, and eager to help our store reach its full potential, this is the perfect role for you. We're looking for someone with a love for charity retail, a keen eye for fashion, and the ability to take initiative and lead with enthusiasm.

As Shop Distribution Manager, you will:

• Help develop in-store systems and promote donations and sales to maximise profits
• Represent Mencap as an efficient and charitable organisation by ensuring that your actions reinforce Mencap's aims and values
• Strive to generate stock from the local area and donors
• Sign up donors to the Gift Aid scheme and ensure maximum income through Gift Aid
• Be responsible for achieving profit targets by maximising sales and managing costs effectively
• Maintain the store's high standards of presentation
• Build an effective volunteer team, providing training, development, work reviews, and appraisals to paid staff and volunteers
• Handle all financial, cash handling, and health and safety responsibilities

To be a successful Shop Manager, you should be:

• An experienced manager capable of maintaining budgets and completing weekly income and banking sheets accurately, preferably with charity retail experience at Shop Manager level
• Flexible with working hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays as needed
• Willing to travel to team meetings, training events, and assist with setting up new stores
• Passionate about Mencap's values and committed to the success of our retail brand
• Capable of managing logistics, vans, and stock allocation within the area to maximise income

If you're seeking an exciting challenge and want to work for an organisation committed to excellence, we want to hear from you!

At Mencap, we value diversity and inclusion and plan for our colleagues' success in all we do. We welcome applications from everyone—come as you are and join us. Together, we are Mencap!

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. For more info, visit the direct gov website.

We offer an impressive range of benefits, including 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata), discounts at high-street retailers, health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more.

For full details, please see the attached document outlining all the benefits available to our team!