Retail Shop Manager (Amersham Shop)

Cancer Research UK; Amersham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to fighting cancer as a Retail Store Manager. In this role, you'll lead a passionate team, driving sales and fundraising efforts while creating a welcoming community hub. Your leadership will inspire others to meet targets and engage with the community, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. With opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Generous Leave

Discounts

Gym Membership

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience managing and inspiring a diverse team.
• Strong customer service knowledge and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire a team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Manage commercial aspects of the store, including merchandising.
• Organize and run creative fundraising events.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Service

Commercial Awareness

Multitasking

Adaptability

Job description

Endless pre-loved items. A crucial source of fundraising. A store that runs your way.

Retail Store Manager

£26,259 - £30,804 plus benefits

Reports to: Area manager

Department: Trading

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Location: Amersham Shop

Closing date: 11th May 2023 23:55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. Cancer Research UK cannot offer visa sponsorship.

About Cancer Research UK: We exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, but we need to go further and faster. We’re looking for a talented individual who shares our vision.

Role Overview: We’re seeking a motivating store manager to join our trading team. You will act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, motivating your team to meet sales and fundraising targets. Your shop will be a community hub where people learn about our work and support our cause.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Guide, inspire, and engage a team of paid staff and volunteers, including recruitment, retention, and development.
2. Manage the commercial aspects of the store, including display, merchandising, stock management, and maintaining standards.
3. Lead by example, providing excellent customer and supporter service.
4. Maximize profit through effective cost control and sales strategies.
5. Build relationships with the local community and colleagues.
6. Organize and run creative fundraising events to meet targets.
7. Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration, and HR policies.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Experience managing and inspiring a diverse team.
2. Ability to work within targets and motivate others.
3. Multitasking skills in a lively environment.
4. Strong customer service knowledge.
5. Commercial awareness and knowledge of high street fashion retail.
6. Adaptability and independence.
7. Understanding of pricing, value, and worth of items.
8. Flexibility to work on a rota basis, balancing work and personal life.

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What You Will Gain: We offer a competitive salary, benefits, career development opportunities, and supportive policies. Benefits include a retirement plan, generous leave, discounts, gym membership, and wellbeing support from the Retail Trust.

Application Process: We use anonymized shortlisting to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required but only reviewed after interview invitations. You will undergo four weeks of training, possibly at a different location. Employment is conditional on a satisfactory DBS check.

For more information, visit our website or contact us at [e-mail]. Follow us on social media for updates.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the process. Contact [e-mail] or call 020 3469 8400.

We do not recruit individuals under 18 to ensure safety and safeguarding.