Shop Manager - March

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity; March; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity in March, Cambridgeshire is seeking a Shop Manager for our charity shop, 22.5 hours per week. You will oversee the running of the shop, manage turnover and profitability, safeguard stock, and promote the charity’s image to customers.

The role involves a weekend rota and manual handling in a busy retail setting, with opportunities to support volunteers and the local community. A positive, community-minded leader who can motivate staff and volunteers will thrive in our

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar retail environment with leadership/management experience.
• Strong verbal, numerical and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on a rota basis over 7 days including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Run the shop, managing turnover and profitability, and promote the charity's image to customers.
• Ensure security of the shop premises, staff, volunteers and stock, and manage opening/locking procedures.
• Motivate staff and volunteers through regular communication and engagement.
• Lead in sustainable fashion initiatives and community engagement within the shop.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Retail

Job description

Our shops play a vital role in raising the essential funds for our Charity, we are currently looking for a Shop Manager to join our shop in March, Cambridgeshire. This is a part time role, working 22.5hours per week.

Each shop is its own little treasure trove and unique community hub, with our brilliant shop staff and volunteers keeping donations sorted, tidied and flying off the shelves.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the running of the shop, managing turnover and profitability whilst promoting and enhancing the image of our charityto all customers. The role will have responsibilityfor the security of the shop premises, its staff, volunteers and stock, making arrangementsfor opening and locking up at either end of the trading day.

We are looking for a shop manager who has an interest in sustainable fashion, understands the importance of community, and loves working with and supporting people to enjoy passions through volunteering. You will bring your innovationto help manage the shop, and you won’t be phased by a busy productive retail setting. You will be motivated by driving income in the shop, also motivating those around you through regular communication and engagement.

To be successful in this role, you will have a good general education with excellent verbal, numerical and written skills. Previous experience of working in a similar retail environment with leadership / management experience will also be required.

Due to the nature of this role there will be an element of manual handling and physical activity involved. Lone working may also be required from time to time. Candidates are required to be physically capable (with reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates)of meeting these job requirements.

This role will work on a rota basis over 7 days which will include weekend working.

Starting salary of £25,760, with opportunities to progress to £27,476

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata’d for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, may we be able to negotiate on this.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.