Assistant Shop Manager

The Children's Society; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Shop Manager to join their team in Castle Bromwich. This part-time role, requiring 22.5 hours per week, offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives by helping to raise vital funds for frontline work. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, thrive on challenges, and inspire those around them. With a friendly and positive approach, you'll lead in the absence of the Shop Manager and contribute to a supportive community environment. Join us in changing lives for the better!

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire in the absence of the Shop Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits.
• Work closely with staff and volunteers for excellent customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Creativity

Job description

Part time 22.5 hours per week [to include Sundays]

£24,700 FTE - £15,020.27 pro rata

Location - Castle Bromwich

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Job Role: Assistant Shop Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Castle Bromwich shop.

Are you self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills who thrives on challenges and opportunities? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits, and work closely with staff and volunteers to ensure the delivery of excellent customer service?

We seek someone who loves working with people, can lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, and inspire and empower those around them. A friendly, positive approach and the ability to energize others are essential. Do you have a creative flair to bring to the role?

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds for our frontline work.

Good communication skills, both inside and outside the shop, are important to reach out to the local community and build support for the shop.

If you are willing to work hard, have fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to succeed, then this is the place for you!

Every day, we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better—your help can enable us to support even more children tomorrow.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children's Society is committed to Safer Recruitment. A range of pre-employment checks, including a basic DBS check, will be conducted as per recommendations by the Bichard Enquiry and current best practices. These checks are required before employment can commence.

This vacancy closes at midnight on Monday 12th May 2025. If we receive enough applications within 14 days, we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Monday 28th April onwards.

Interviews will be scheduled at a later date.