Relief Retail Assistant Manager

Break Charity; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Break Charity in Sawston (Cambridgeshire) is seeking a Relief Retail Assistant Manager to cover days off and holidays at our busy charity shop. You will support the Shop Manager, lead volunteers, and help maximise income through customer service and stock merchandising.

The role involves some weekend work and physical tasks. Training and the opportunity to work across other Break shops in the area may be available.

Qualifications

• Great people skills and a proactive attitude.
• Retail experience is desirable in a busy shop.
• Willingness to undertake physical tasks including lifting.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to maximise income and assist with stock sourcing and merchandising.
• Lead and support volunteers and staff, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Handle cash and maintain accurate till procedures.

Job description

The Vacancy

Relief Retail Assistant Manager – Sawston, Cambridgeshire

Break has over 50 charity shops in East Anglia and the West Country, operating since 1968. The income from the charity shops is vital to the development and continuation of the services we provide for children, young people and families. We pride ourselves on selling good quality donated goods at affordable prices. We operate a recycling system, so every donation is put to good use, generating more income.

Learn more about some of the services our shops help to fund:

Change the Lives of Young People Leaving Care with Break - YouTube

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the Managers in our established charity shop in Sawston by covering days off and holidays, this may include some weekends. The ideal candidate will have great people skills and enjoy working in a busy environment. There is also the possibility to accrue more working hours by working at other Break shops within the area.

Key Responsibilities

Great customer service is essential to maximise income as is sourcing and merchandising stock. You will have the ability to manage a team of volunteers/staff, cash handling and an understanding of retail environment.

Please be aware this role contains a considerable amount of physical activity, including some heavy lifting.

Essential Information

Salary: £12.74 per hour

Hours: as and when required

Closing Date: We will interview as suitable candidates apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning.