Joint Bookshop Manager

TN United Kingdom; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Joint Bookshop Manager in Henley-on-Thames. The role involves motivating a team of volunteers, managing shop operations, and seeking new business opportunities to raise funds for charity. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a passion for making a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role preferred.
• Ability to motivate and manage volunteers effectively.
• Strong commercial awareness and drive to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Motivate teams and create a safe and energized work environment.
• Look for new business opportunities and manage shop operations.
• Delegate tasks effectively to volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Delegation

Creativity

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Joint Bookshop Manager, Henley-on-Thames

Client: Oxfam

Location: Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: cf088198be55

Job Views: 3

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

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About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam is a member of 21 organizations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development, and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering.

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering.

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness, and focused on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results, and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy, and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others, and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.