Store Manager

YMCA England & Wales; Soham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave 28 days

Salary reviews

Sick pay

Wellbeing support

Health plan

Job summary

YMCA England & Wales is seeking a Store Manager for our St Ives store in Cambridgeshire. You will lead a team of paid staff and volunteers, drive store performance and fundraising, and ensure exceptional customer service within a busy retail environment.

The role focuses on maximizing income from sales and donations, maintaining store standards, and representing YMCA in the local community. A dynamic, community-focused leader will thrive here.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of paid staff and volunteers to deliver high standards of store operation.
• Maximise income from sales, Gift Aid and promotional activities.
• Deliver a great store offer and customer service while raising funds for YMCA.

Job description

Store Manager

Job Title: Store Manager

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire, GB, CB7 5BH

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Reference: YMC1226406

Salary: £25,506.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Application Deadline: 2027-01-04 03:01:15.797

About the Role

Are you an experienced retailer? Why not try a new type of retailing where you get to run your own store, inspiring a team of paid staff and volunteers to be proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity at our St Ives store.

Operating within a fast paced environment, you will work effectively and efficiently to maximise income from sales, gift aid, and other promotional activities plus drive donations from the local area. Delivering a great store offer and standards, inspiring your team to give amazing customer service, you will raise funds for and promote the work of YMCA within the local community.

You will have exceptional organisational skills, creative flair and drive which, along with your commercial awareness, will enable you to motivate, develop and inspire your team of paid staff and volunteers. You will be looking for an opportunity to work in an environment that has challenge, excitement and meaning. This role is varied and no two days are the same.

Why join YMCA England & Wales?

• We'll give you real autonomy in a role that is varied and stimulating and the opportunity for you to use your entrepreneurial skills to raise money and represent YMCA in your area.
• You'll also get a package that includes:
  • Pension
  • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
  • Regular salary reviews
  • Sick pay (after a qualifying period)
  • Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health shield cash plan

Our Commitment

This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of expansion. We are opening many new stores across England and Wales. Our Charity Shops are unique and offer a wide range of donated products. We are passionate about recycling and pride ourselves in selling over 95% of our donated stock and we don't sell new goods!

What We Offer

If successful, you will be joining an amazing team and receive support and guidance from your Area Manager, Regional Manager, other Store Managers and the wider Retail team at Head Office. At YMCA England & Wales, we strive to create a workplace that fully reflects and serves its local community. We want all staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We have diverse teams, we encourage everyone to do their best and support them to reach their full potential. If you are passionate about improving young lives, this will be the role for you.

Safer Recruitment

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.