Store Manager

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

28 days annual leave (pro rata for PT)

Regular salary reviews

Sick pay after qualifying period

Employee Assistance Programme

Health shield cash plan

Job summary

YMCA England & Wales in Halifax seeks a Store Manager to lead a busy charity store, inspiring a team of paid staff and volunteers to deliver exceptional customer service while maximising income from sales and fundraising activities.

You will drive promotions, donor engagement and the store offer, aligning with YMCA’s charity mission. Strong organisational and leadership skills are essential to manage operations, people, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management.
• Ability to lead paid staff and volunteers.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience driving sales, promotions and donor activities.

Responsibilities

• Maximise income from sales, Gift Aid and promotional activities.
• Drive donations from the local area and promote YMCA work in the community.
• Lead and develop a team of paid staff and volunteers to deliver excellent service.
• Maintain store standards and deliver a compelling store offer.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Volunteer coordination

Customer focus

Staff development

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Title: Store Manager

Location: Halifax

Salary: £25,506.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Reference: YMC1245642

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 Halifax 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

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! 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 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.