Assistant Shop Manager – Malvern Department Store

St Richard's; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benenden Healthcare

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Free Will writing service

Job summary

St Richard’s Hospice in Malvern is seeking an Assistant Shop Manager for the Malvern Department Shop. The role is part-time (15 hours per week across two days, with weekend work) and permanent.

You will support the Shop Manager, oversee shop operations, and contribute to income generation for the charity. Ideal candidates have customer service excellence, prior retail experience, and leadership ability to motivate a volunteer team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the Malvern Department Shop and deputise for the Shop Manager.
• Help achieve income targets and maximise sales for St Richard’s Hospice.
• Supervise volunteers, including those under 18 where required.

Skills

Customer service

Retail management

Team leadership

Merchandising

Job description

Job titleAssistant Shop Manager – Malvern Department Store

Hours 15 hours per week worked over 2 days across the week to included weekend working

Contract Permanent

Location Malvern

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as an Assistant Shop Manager working at our Malvern Department Shop. The post holder will play a key role working closely with and deputising for the Shop Manager in all aspects of the running a thriving and busy charity shop.

Our retail roles are full of variety and can range from using your creativity and flair in all aspects of merchandising the shop, to then, recruiting and training our wonderful team of shop volunteers.

You will assist in achieving set income targets and maximising sales, where you can make a real difference in contributing to the income generation for St Richard’s Hospice and raise the funds needed to provide care to patients and loved ones across Worcestershire.

About you

You will have excellent customer service and have experience and working knowledge within a retail environment, ideally with team leader or management experience. You will also have the ability to work cohesively and motivate a team.

You will be business minded and be commercially aware, with a creative eye for fabulous window and shop displays. This is a standout opportunity to further develop your retail skill set, experience, and leadership skills in a supportive working environment.

The positions require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This role may require supervision of volunteers under the age of 18.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;

• Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
• Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Free Will writing service

Find out more

We would encourage visits to the Malvern Department Store to find out more and speak to the team.