Shop Manager Westhoughton (5968)

The Children's Society; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Westhoughton seeks a Shop Manager to drive sales and engage with the community. The role involves leading a diverse team and creating a positive retail environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a passion for community support. Join us to help make a real difference in the lives of children in our country.

Benefits

28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

Free confidential counselling service

Opportunity for management development programme

Qualifications

• Driven, results-focused individual with excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Passion for retail and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive income and deliver results in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Build strong connections with the local community to generate support.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team, including an Assistant Shop Manager.
• Create a positive, fun, and productive atmosphere.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership

People management

Passion for retail

Community engagement

Job description

Advert

Permanent

37 hours per week

£25,760 per annum

Location : Westhoughton

We’re looking for a Shop Manager to join our ambitious and creative team. In this role, you’ll work with donated and corporate goods to maximize sales and net contribution, helping us make a real difference.

We offer many enhanced benefits including :

• 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
• Free confidential counselling service : available to all staff and volunteers
• Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

What you’ll do :

• Drive income and deliver results in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Build strong connections with the local community to generate support for the shop.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team, including an Assistant Shop Manager and dedicated volunteers.
• Create a positive, fun, and productive atmosphere for your team and customers.

What we’re looking for :

• A driven, results-focused individual with excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Passion for retail and community engagement.

Why join us? Every day, we’re changing the lives of children across the country for the better. With your help, we can reach even more tomorrow. If you’re ready to work hard, have fun, and make a real impact, this is the place for you.

Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.

Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 8th December 2025.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

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