Store Associate (23754)

Barnardo's; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Pension plan

Job summary

Barnardo's in the United Kingdom is seeking a Store Associate to help run a busy store, support the manager, and develop leadership skills under an experienced manager. You will contribute to high standards of presentation, customer service, and overall store performance.

You will be well supported with training and development, with clear progression prospects within Barnardo's charity retail network. The role includes safeguarding duties and collaborative teamwork to achieve targets.

Qualifications

• Well organised with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn leadership in a store setting.
• Basic safeguarding awareness and commitment to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the store manager with all aspects of running a busy store.
• Step up to supervise in the manager's absence during holidays or days off.
• Learn from an experienced store manager to develop leadership capabilities.
• Lead a small team to maximise sales and profit and meet store targets.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Job description

Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.

At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds raised in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services – your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.

As a Store Associate you will support the manager with all aspects of running a busy store, and step up to supervise in their absence, covering days off or holiday leave. It's the best of both worlds as you will have responsibilities but also the chance to develop and learn with an experienced store manager by your side. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills and ready to learn how to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets.

In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.

Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!

* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.

Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available, Please check this before proceeding with your application. If you require a reasonable adjustment as part of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will discuss appropriate arrangements with you.

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.