Retail Cover Supervisor (Zero Hours) - Radcliffe

Blue Cross For Pets; Radcliffe, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Standby Shop Assistant to join their team in Radcliffe. This role offers flexible hours on a zero hours contract, allowing you to adapt your work schedule to fit business needs. You'll play a crucial role in supporting the local community and managing store operations, all while working closely with a passionate team. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous benefits, including holiday entitlement, wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities. If you're enthusiastic about retail and community engagement, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

38 days holiday (full-time equivalent)

Wellbeing programs

Free 24/7 GP access

Free physiotherapy advice

Health cash plan

Unlimited employee assistance program access

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Support for professional and personal development

Life assurance

20% discount on Pet Plan insurance

Qualifications

• Retail experience is essential for supporting daily operations.
• Proficiency in cash handling and reconciliation is required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations and manage donations.
• Motivate volunteers and oversee store activities.

Skills

Retail Experience

Cash Handling

Supervisory Experience

Customer Service

Computer Literacy

Job description

Retail Cover Supervisor (Zero Hours) - Radcliffe

Application Deadline: 18 May 2025

Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Radcliffe

Reporting To: Shop Manager

Compensation: £13.69 / hour

Description

Contract: Zero Hours Contract

Salary: £13.69 p/hour

Location: Blackburn Street, Radcliffe

Closing date: 18th May 2025

Interview date: W/C 26th May 2025

Greater Manchester is leading the way in fashion sustainability and shopping second hand. Here at Blue Cross, we are passionate about our environment and supporting pets and their families in need!

More about the role

In Radcliffe, we work closely with loyal volunteers and the local community who are vital in supporting our store. With regular customers and quality donations, we have a successful model – we just need you!

As a Standby Shop Assistant, you will use your retail experience to support our store's daily operations. Working with the Shop Manager and Assistant Shop Manager, you will serve the community, motivate volunteers, manage donations, and oversee daily store activities.

Our shops are open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. This role is on a zero hours contract with flexible hours based on business needs. Weekend and bank holiday work may be required.

Internally, this role is called a Standby Shop Assistant.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has retail experience
• Is proficient in cash handling and reconciliation
• Has supervisory experience
• Thrives in customer-facing roles
• Possesses computer literacy and administrative skills

It would be a plus if you have:

• Experience managing volunteers

How to apply

Click the apply button below and complete the online application before the deadline. Applications are reviewed as received, and interviews scheduled accordingly. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive high response.

Blue Cross benefits

We value our staff highly as they are essential in delivering our mission. We aim to provide a positive working environment and support your wellbeing. Our benefits include:

• 38 days holiday (full-time equivalent), rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Wellbeing programs
• Free 24/7 GP access via MetLife, including private prescriptions
• Free physiotherapy advice and interventions
• Health cash plan
• Unlimited employee assistance program access
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Support for professional and personal development
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan insurance
• Family-friendly policies
• Recognition schemes
• Annual volunteer days
• Retail discounts for charity workers

For more details, visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.