Shop Manager

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Buxton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Buxton is seeking a Shop Manager to lead their charity shop. The ideal candidate will have retail experience, a proven track record in delivering results, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing shop operations, leading a volunteer team, and driving sales to support charitable activities. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of older people.

Benefits

Contributory pension (up to 9%)

Free life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

30 days annual leave including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Experience in recruiting and developing a motivated team.
• Creative skills to generate donations.

Responsibilities

• Raise money for charity through the shop sales.
• Manage the shop autonomously.
• Lead and develop a part-time deputy manager.
• Recruit and train volunteers.
• Deliver sales and profit budget.

Skills

Retail experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales and profit management

Training and recruitment

Job description

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Are you looking for a role which will utilise your commercial flair and allow you to demonstrate your excellent people skills?

If so, we want to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for a Shop Manager to achieve fantastic results whilst taking full ownership of our NEW Buxtoncharity shop based in Derbyshire.

• Contributory pension (up to 9%)
• Free life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Role: Shop Manager
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £24,812 per annum (£12.69 per hour)

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.

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.

• Proposed interview dates: Week commencing Monday 15th September 2025

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 this advertisement early.