Relief Retail Assistant Manager

Break Charity; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Break Charity is looking for a Relief Retail Assistant Manager to join our busy charity shop in Yeovil, Somerset. You will support the Shop Manager, help supervise volunteers, handle cash, and ensure great customer service to maximise income.

There is potential to work across other Break shops in the area, and some weekends may be required. We offer a welcoming, supportive environment and the chance to contribute to services for children, young people and families.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have great people skills and enjoy working in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Great customer service to maximise income, sourcing and merchandising stock.
• Manage a team of volunteers/staff, cash handling, and understanding of retail environment.

Skills

People skills

Job description

Relief Retail Assistant Manager - Yeovil, Somerset

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 Yeovil 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 see the application pack which includes any company benefits.

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.