Assistant Store Manager

TN United Kingdom; Worthing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is looking for an Assistant Manager for their Worthing store. The role involves supporting store operations, managing staff and volunteers, and ensuring excellent customer service. The position offers a 28-hour working week with various benefits, including holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays

8% pension contribution

Discounts via Blue Light Card and BenefitHub

Life assurance and Bupa health cashback

Tickets for events through Tickets for Good

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with the Shop Manager.
• Ability to lift and carry stock up to 10kg.
• Delegation and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Managers in all aspects of store operations.
• Guide and support Sales Assistants and volunteers.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience for customers.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Time Management

IT Literacy

Numeracy

Job description

Job Opportunity: Assistant Manager at Age UK

Age UK, with over 250 locations across the UK, is recruiting for an Assistant Manager at our Worthing store. Our stores raise funds to support vital services for older people.

Role Overview: Our Assistant Managers support Store Managers in all aspects of store operations, guiding and supporting Sales Assistants and volunteers to ensure an excellent shopping experience for customers.

Requirements:

• Ability to work collaboratively with the Shop Manager
• Ability to lift and carry stock up to 10kg
• Leadership skills to manage volunteers and staff
• Delegation and coaching abilities
• Excellent customer service skills
• Time management skills under conflicting priorities
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding retail processes
• Basic financial report comprehension
• Experience in customer-facing roles

Benefits:

• 28-hour working week
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
• 8% pension contribution
• Discounts via Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance and Bupa health cashback
• Tickets for events through Tickets for Good

Additional Information:

• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Applications from candidates under 18 cannot be accepted.
• We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups.
• Early applications are advised as we review applications throughout the advertising period.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding adults and children from abuse and neglect.