Shop Manager (Heathfield)

Hospice Ign; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice organization is seeking a Shop Manager to oversee a retail shop in Eastbourne. The successful candidate will be responsible for maximizing sales, developing income opportunities, and engaging with the community. The role offers a supportive work environment and various benefits including holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

27 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted cinema tickets

Employee assistance programmes

Additional training opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or similar.
• Strong communication skills for community engagement.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a retail shop to develop and grow income.
• Achieve budgeted income and maximize sales.
• Engage the local community to support hospice work.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Management

Sales Maximization

Job description

We are looking for a Shop Manager to work 37.5 hours a week in our Heathfield location. The role involves managing a retail shop, developing and growing income opportunities, achieving budgeted income, maximising sales through effective merchandising, providing excellent customer service, and engaging the local community to support the work of the hospice. The role also includes managing a team of volunteers and, in some cases, a deputy manager.

About The Job

Interview Date:

Job Description

Our people are vital to the future of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. It is essential that we recruit and retain the very best individuals and offer a supportive, engaging, and rewarding working environment.

Benefits include:

• 27 days of holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme, with options to continue existing NHS pension membership
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Employee assistance programmes
• Additional training opportunities
• A supportive working environment

If you have questions about your application, please contact the Human Resources team at 01323 434209 or email [e-mail].

For further details about the role, please contact Jackie Gordon at 07595 207389.

CVs will not be accepted unless candidates are unable to complete our application form due to a disability.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

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