Part Time Charity Shop Manager - Isle of Wight Diabetic Fund Trading Company

Isle of Wight Diabetic Fund Trading Company; Newport; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time manager position is available at the Isle of Wight Diabetic Fund Trading Company. The role involves overseeing the charity shop's operations, maximizing retail income, training volunteers, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role supports local people with Diabetes and is ideal for a candidate with retail management experience and a passion for charity work.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management, preferably within a charity sector.
• Ability to lead and train volunteers.
• Strong financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximise income from donated stock and maintain trading hours.
• Organise efficient collection of donations.
• Recruit and motivate volunteers.

Skills

Retail Sales

Leadership

Training and Development

Financial Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

A part-time position for a manager to run a well-established Island-based charity shop has become available. The position is supported by a team of experienced volunteers. This is the Island’s only charity shop supporting local people with Diabetes.

Management of The Diabetes Charity Shop, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

The shop raises funds to support The IOW Diabetic Fund charity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Retail Sales

• Maximise income from donated stock, ensuring high standards of display and merchandising. Maintain standard trading hours.
• Organise the efficient collection of donations from the public.

Training and Development

• Provide ongoing training, development, and feedback to staff and volunteers to ensure they perform their duties effectively.

Resource Management

• Optimize resources including finance, staff, building, and equipment to meet financial targets set by The IOW Diabetic Fund committee.

Financial Management

• Follow financial procedures set by the Committee and Charity Commission. Ensure efficient use of resources and value for money.

Volunteers

• Recruit, motivate, and support a strong volunteer team.

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with all legal health and safety requirements.

Security

• Maintain security of the shop building, contents, and data in accordance with GDPR.