store manager Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
Job description
We are recruiting for an assistant shop manager for our very popular shop in Swindon’s Old Town. Are you passionate about charity retail, with a creative flair for fashion and want to use your skills to make a real difference to your local community?
At Prospect Hospice, we provide vital end of life care to patients living with a life limiting illness. We also support their families and loved ones through their difficult journeys. Our shops are at the heart of the charity and our community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of the incredible work we do.
Hours: 15 hours per week (two days a week, which will include working weekends and some bank holidays)
What is the role?
We proudly have 16 shops in Swindon, Marlborough and Pewsey. Each shop has a manager and assistant shop manager supported by a team of volunteers.
As the assistant shop manager you will work alongside and support the shop manager to achieve agreed sales targets to maximise income and provide an outstanding customer experience for the local community. You will be critical in ensuring the shop meet its sales targets by continuing to achieve high standards of customer service, fantastic creative visual merchandising and ensuring the smooth-running of day-to-day activities.
You will also work collaboratively and engage with the community to build a team of volunteers, attract desirable donations and make the shop a destination. The assistant shop manager will have full responsibility for the shop in the absence of the shop manager and positively promote and support the aims and values of the hospice.
There is an expectation that the assistant shop manager will cover the shop in the absence of the shop manager. This means that full time hours will be necessary when the manager is away on annual leave or sick leave.
You will need to hold a full driving licence and be flexible to cover other shops in our catchment area when needed.
In return, you will be joining a great team working in a supportive and collaborative environment for one of Swindon’s best loved charities.
For more information please contact Tracy Duff, Retail Team Leader on 07779 299734.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days holiday FTE plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
- Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Supportive induction, training and development
To apply please submit your CV via the green “Apply” button.
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
Prospect Hospice is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all adults and children who use our services, ensuring that they live a life that is free from harm, abuse and neglect. We work in an open and transparent way and encourage staff, volunteers, patients and families to raise any safeguarding concerns.
We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,175.00-£21,742.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
About Prospect Hospice
CEO: Jeremy Lune
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.prospect-hospice.net
