Store Assistant Manager - Eltham

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Eltham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

St Christopher’s in Eltham is looking for a Store Assistant Manager to join the trading team across its high street stores. This permanent, part-time role (21 hours per week) includes leading the store in the Store Manager’s absence and handling opening and closing duties.

You will oversee stock, sorting, pricing, and display of donations, delivering friendly service and a smooth shopping experience. Experience in a busy retail environment and the ability to motivate volunteers are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, hands-on environment with fast pace.
• Strong customer service experience across daily store tasks.
• Experience in managing or supervising volunteers is advantageous.
• Ability to lead, supervise and motivate a team of volunteers.
• Ability to problem solve and work under pressure while staying self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with opening and closing duties.
• Supervise volunteers and ensure smooth store operations.
• Sort, price, and display donations as part of the stock journey.
• Deliver excellent customer service in a busy retail setting.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Leadership

Problem solving

Retail experience

Team supervision

Job description

Do you have a passion for quality retailing, being part of your local community, and want to be a part of the sustainable fashion movement?

If this sounds like you, come and join the trading team at St Christopher’s where you will be working in one of our 20+ high street stores across South East London.

Job Title: Store Assistant Manager

Employment Terms: Permanent, 21 hours per week, Monday – Sunday based on a 7-day rota.

Location: Eltham

You’ll be reporting into the Store Manager and taking on tasks allocated by them when you’re working together, or you’ll be taking on leadership duties in their absence and running the store. This includes opening and closing responsibilities.

You’ll be overseeing all areas of our stock journey, from sorting, pricing, and displaying donations to making a sale. Expect a varied role where no two days are the same and you see items you’ve never seen before every day.

This is a management position and includes supervising a team of team of extraordinary volunteers. They are all critical to success and it’ll be your job to create a welcoming environment for everyone while still getting the job done.

Who are we Looking For?

You’ll have good experience in a busy, hands-on environment where you are used to getting things done at pace

You’ll have experience in a customer facing environment where you’ve delivered great customer service throughout your working day

Retail experience is desirable but not essential

Management or supervisory experience would be advantageous

You’ll have great people skills and the ability to lead and supervise a group of superstar volunteers

You should have the ability to problem solve and work under pressure while being self-motivated and driven

Who are we?

We are proud to offer world class palliative and end of life care to everyone who needs it, whenever or wherever that may be. We are also here for the people closest to you, as we often say, we’re more than just a hospice. We are proud of our community programmes that offer practical, emotional and spiritual support to over 7,500 people in the local area, most of whom we will help to continue living at home.

Being part of the Trading arm of the Hospice means raising vital funds to support this mission.

Closing Date: 26th August 2026

In the event we receive a high amount of applications, we reserve the right to close the job earlier than the initial closing date.

St Christopher’s is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities and actively encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups. Reasonable adjustments are available at any stage of the recruitment process.