Shop Manager

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a motivated Shop Manager for its Bedgrove store in Aylesbury. This role involves utilizing retail skills to drive sales while leading a team and supporting community initiatives. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in retail management and a passion for making a difference in the lives of older people.

Benefits

Contributory Pension (up to 9%)

Free life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

BUPA and Health Sure cash plan

30 days annual leave including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering results in retail.
• Experience in recruiting and training a motivated team.
• Strong customer service skills and retail instinct.

Responsibilities

• Raise money through the shop to support community projects.
• Manage the shop autonomously and deliver sales targets.
• Lead and develop a team of volunteers.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership

Team development

Sales budget management

Customer experience

Job description

Are you looking for a role which will utilise your commercial flair and allow you to demonstrate your excellent people skills?The ExtraCare Charitable Trust are recruiting for a results-driven Shop Manager to take full ownership of our Bedgrove store at Aylesbury. If you thrive in a dynamic retail environment and are ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you

Benefits:

• Contributory Pension (up to 9%)
• Free life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BUPA and Health Sure cash plan
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff of FTE)

Role Details:

• Role: Shop Manager
• Hours: 35 hours per week ( 5 days out of 7)
• Rate: £12.69 per hour (£24,812.12pro-rata FTE)
• Location: 23 Jansell Square, Begrove, Aylesbury,HP21 7ET

ExtraCare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

Our Charity Shops help fund care and well-being services for older people living at our each of our locations. By raising money our Charity Shops help build retirement villages and all kinds of community activities for older people today and campaign to make life better for us all in the future.

What will you do as our Shop Manager?

• Raise money through your store to build retirement villages and fund community activities for older people.
• Autonomously manage your own shop using innovative and enterprising initiatives to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Lead and develop a part time deputy manager.
• Recruit and train a highly motivated team of volunteers.
• Deliver your sales and profit budget.
• Deliver high merchandising standards.
• Promote our work in the local community.

Our ideal Shop Manager will:

• Be amanager or supervisor with previous retail experience.
• Have demonstrable track record of delivering results.
• Have a proven track record of recruiting, training, and developing a highly motivated team.
• Possess the ‘retail instinct’ and creative skills to generate donations.
• Lead from the front with a ‘hands on’ approach when required.
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and a team player.
• Have previous experience working in the Charity sector (desirable)

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

• Closing Date : Friday, 11th July2025

• Proposed Interviews : Tuesday, 15th July2025 (Phone Interviews) ​​​​ Thursday, 17th July2025 (Face-to-face Interviews)

Do not miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make a difference to the lives of older people as our Shop Manager.

This Shop Manager post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, two references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

ExtraCare reserves the right to end this advertisement early.