Relief Retail Assistant Manager

Break Charity; Norwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Break Charity is seeking a Relief Retail Assistant Manager for their established shop in Long Stratton near Norwich. The role covers days off and holidays, with some weekend work possible, and may involve working at other Break shops in the area.

You will be supporting the shop manager in a busy charity shop environment while helping to maximise income through strong customer service and effective stock merchandising.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail environment preferred.
• Able to lead volunteers/staff and handle cash.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide great customer service to maximise income.
• Source and merchandise stock for the shop.
• Manage a team of volunteers/staff and cash handling.
• Understand retail operations and store standards.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Job description

Relief Retail Assistant Manager – Long Stratton, Norfolk

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 Long Stratton 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.

In return we’ll give you with the opportunity to work for an exciting and growing organisation. We are proud to offer a welcoming and supportive working 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.