Store Assistant Manager - West Wickham

St Christopher's Hospice; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity organization in Kingswear seeks a passionate Store Assistant Manager to oversee stock management and lead a team of volunteers. This permanent, part-time position requires solid customer service experience and the ability to create a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates have hands-on management experience and thrive under pressure. Join us to be part of a sustainable fashion movement.

Qualifications

• Good experience in a busy, hands-on environment.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Management or supervisory experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of stock journey from sorting to displaying donations.
• Create a welcoming environment for team members.
• Take on leadership duties in absence of Store Manager.

Skills

Experience in a busy hands-on environment

Excellent customer service skills

Strong people skills

Problem-solving ability

Self-motivation

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

Salary: £24,980 per annum FTE (£14,571 pro‑rata)

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

Location: West Wickham

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 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?

• Good experience in a busy, hands‑on environment where you are used to getting things done at pace
• 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
• Great people skills and the ability to lead and supervise a group of superstar volunteers
• Adept at problem‑solving and able to work under pressure while being self‑motivated and driven

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Closing Date: 24th November 2025. In the event we receive a high amount of applications, we reserve the right to close the job earlier than the initial closing date.