Retail Assistant Manager (Fixed Term)

Break; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated charity organization in Thetford is seeking an enthusiastic Retail Assistant Manager to support the shop manager. The role involves providing excellent customer service, managing a team of volunteers, and handling cash. Candidates should enjoy a busy environment and be capable of physical activity. This is a 6-month fixed-term position with specific hours on Sundays.

Qualifications

• Great people skills and enjoy working in a busy environment.
• Ability to manage a team of volunteers/staff.
• Understanding of the retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to maximize income.
• Manage and handle cash transactions.
• Source and merchandise stock effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Team management

Cash handling

Sourcing and merchandising

Job description

Retail Assistant Manager – Thetford

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 Manager in our established charity shop in Thetford. 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, handle cash, and have an understanding of the retail environment.

In return, we’ll give you 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 involves a considerable amount of physical activity, including some heavy lifting.

Essential Information

Salary: £12.25 per hour

Hours: 4 hours on Sundays

6-month fixed term

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

For more information on this vacancy, please visit www.break-charity.org/careers

Please note, all invites to interview will be sent via email. Regularly check your emails, including spam folders, for further communication. Failure to attend an interview may result in application withdrawal.

To comply with UK immigration and work eligibility requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and a Government Letter showing their National Insurance Number. Further information will be provided if invited to interview.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.