store manager Somerset
Job description
The RSPCA North Somerset Branch is one of the network of Branches that are totally
self financing, independent charities, operating under the guidance of the National RSPCA.
The successful candidate for this post will be highly motivated by our Charity's work and have empathy with our core values of improving the lives of animals and helping to prevent cruelty. The Branch is responsible for generating income to support the wide range of animal welfare activities that take place at the RSPCA's Brent Knoll Animal Centre and in the local community.
This role requires both management skills and also practical, hands-on experience of delivering retail related services, preferably in charity retail. Excellent interpersonal management together with an adaptability in organising and prioritising workloads with a minimum of supervision are essential. An understanding of online shopping platforms be an advantage as would experience of working with volunteers.
The Retail Manager will be responsible for the smooth running and day-to-day management of the retail operation currently for our four shops, with the main goal being to lead motivate and manage our shops to ensure they operate to their full potential sales targets.
This is very much a ‘hands on’ position in terms of operational involvement (which include aspects of retail related financial analysis/reporting/in-putting) and includes the line management responsibility for our retail staff both Managers and Volunteers and also our Drivers. This new post also provides an opportunity to develop into an online shop, to consolidate our current portfolio of shops and potentially, in time, subject to the economic climate, open new shops.
Full job description will be emailed along with the RSPCA application form to suitable applicants via indeed.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000.00-£27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Somerset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience in the charity retail sector?
- Do you have any experience working with/managing volunteers?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 2 years (required)
- Customer service: 2 years (required)
- Retail management: 2 years (required)
- Management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/07/2023
Expected start date: 07/08/2023
