Retail Manager

Parkinson's UK; Braintree; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Donation Centre Manager, where you'll oversee operations, manage volunteers, and foster community relationships. Enjoy a supportive work environment with no evening or Sunday shifts, along with generous benefits and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Virtual GP Service

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

26 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Staff Discounts

Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Resilient, supportive, and enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
• Passionate about developing people and creating partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage volunteers.
• Build strong community links with local businesses.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Community Engagement

Sustainability

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Charity Retail Team!

Are you passionate about making a difference and seeking a rewarding role? The Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) is looking for a talented manager to lead our latest Donation Centre, part of our rapid expansion into innovative charity retail solutions.

Why Work With Us?

• We are independently accredited as an Outstanding Company to work for by Best Companies Ltd.
• We care deeply about our colleagues, stakeholders, and the planet, and have received the Charity Retailer of the Year award.
• Enjoy fantastic benefits including a virtual GP service, a comprehensive pension scheme, and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays.
• Experience a role with no evening or Sunday work, and lead from the front in a supportive environment.

About the Role

As a Donation Centre Manager, you will oversee daily operations, recruit and manage volunteers, and build strong community links with local businesses and organizations. Your entrepreneurial spirit will drive success and high-quality service delivery.

Ideal Candidate

• Resilient, supportive, and enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
• Excellent customer service skills, innovative, dynamic, and autonomous.
• Passionate about developing people, sustainability, and creating partnerships.

All key responsibilities and desirable skills are detailed in the Job Description upon application.

Our Values

We foster a culture of compassion, accountability, respect, and equality, empowering our colleagues and encouraging new ideas and internal growth.

Employee Testimonials

"Helping people, supporting volunteers, and making a real difference—that's why I love working here." – Shop Manager

"The variety, team spirit, and community impact make every day fulfilling." – Donation Centre Manager

"Supporting communities and helping volunteers move into employment is truly rewarding." – Shop Manager

Additional Benefits Include:

• Enhanced DBS checks for all shop managers.
• Generous annual leave, pension scheme, sick pay, and staff discounts.
• Wellbeing initiatives and more, details available upon request.

Join us in our mission to support vulnerable communities through sustainable reuse and recycling, and be part of a caring, innovative team dedicated to positive change.