St. Johns Hospice Shops Ltd
Job Description
POST: Assistant Manager
HOURS: 21 hours per week, over a 7-day rota
CONTRACT: Permanent
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Director of Income Generation
REPORTS TO: Shop Manager
Job Purpose
Support the Shop Manager to maximise sales, reach individual shop KPIs and minimise costs in the
shop and across the whole retail operation
Responsible for the day to day management of the shop and volunteers in the Shop Managers
absence
Ensure the delivery, by yourself and those volunteering in the shop, of excellent customer service.
Present a professional image to staff, volunteers and customers at all times reflecting the image and
reputation of St Johns Hospice.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Shop Managers Retail Operations Manager People Development Manager E-commerce sales team Van/Collection Drivers Volunteer Coordinator Volunteers
MAIN DUTIES
Assist the Shop Managers in managing the day to day running of the shops and act as Shop Manager in their
absence.
Sales
Support the Shop Manager to achieve sales KPI targets and profit by maximising sales and minimising
costs.
Actively promote Gift Aid to achieve shop KPIs and increase income across the retail operation.
Ensure all stock is circulated to the best possible location to achieve maximum profit for the charity,
particularly high value items and those which will achieve a higher value through online sales.
Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by St John's Hospice is
maintained at all times.
Actively support any fundraising promotions as directed by St John's Hospice or the People
Development Manager.
Implement any promotion in shops as directed by the Shop Manager or the People Development
Manager.
Shop Appearance
Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the shop.
Ensure the sales floor layout is as per the current guidelines in conjunction with the Shop Manager or
People Development Manager.
Achieve and maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and cleanliness throughout the
shop premises.
Stock
Price stock at a consistent level in accordance with our price guides.
Ensure the shop floor stock density is kept full by ensuring there is adequate stock available at all
times as per shop KPIs
The role will demand moving donations and furniture on a daily basis.
Rotate stock on a daily basis so that no garment remains on the shop floor for any longer than the
agreed time limits.
Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor at all times, on all key lines including
hanging and non-hanging, ticketing, sizing and dating all clothing as appropriate.
Actively ask for Gift Aid to facilitate the required Gift Aid conversion rates and process Gift Aid.
Ensure all clothing stock is steamed and the quality of stock is an acceptable standard.
Stock Areas
Keep stock areas organised, uncluttered and promote safe working practices.
Voluntary Staff
Ensure that tasks are properly delegated to staff in accordance with their training and abilities.
Promote a happy working environment to increase efficiency and job satisfaction.
Assist in the recruitment and training of Volunteers including all Health and Safety.
Health and Safety
In Provide a safe environment that protects all staff, volunteers and the public.
Comply with all health and safety regulations as per St John's Hospice Shops health and safety procedures.
Report any maintenance or health and safety issues in the shop to the Shop Manager or in their absence the People Development Manager or Retail Operations Manager.
Administration and Security
Ensure emails and IT communications are checked and actioned regularly
Complete all relevant administration on time in accordance to our policies and procedures.
Bank daily takings in accordance with St John's Hospice Shops procedures.
Order consumables/stationary as necessary.
Ensure that all St John's Hospice till procedures are adhered to and that cash is kept secure.
People and departmental management
Support the Shop Manager in recruiting, supporting, training and supervising volunteers.
Communicating with St Johns Hospice Staff, supporters and volunteers.
STANDARD/ENHANCED DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Service check as you may be responsible for supervising
volunteers under the age of 18 or with learning difficulties
Duties And Responsibilities To St. Johns Hospice
* Confidentiality
Each member of the Hospice staff is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of any information
relating to patients, personal information relating to staff, volunteers, supporters, visitors or contractors
and for complying with all the requirements of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guidelines whilst
carrying out the duties of the post. Any breaches in confidentiality will be dealt with by St. Johns
Hospice Disciplinary Procedure and may result in dismissal.
* Health and Safety Each member of the St Johns Hospice staff is responsible for ensuring that they carry out the duties
of their post in accordance with all appropriate Health and Safety legislation, guidance and procedures
and they do not, by any act or omission on their part, create a threat to the Health and Safety of any
other person.
* External Interests
Each member of the St Johns Hospice staff is responsible for ensuring that any external interest they
have do not conflict with the duties of their posts and they must disclose the external interest if this is
likely to occur, or if they are in doubt about a possible conflict with their work. Each member of staff
is reminded to refer to their employment contract in relation to any other secondary work that they
may do alongside working for St Johns Hospice and their obligations under the Working Time
Directive.
* Statutory Training
Each member of the St Johns Hospice staff has a statutory obligation to attend mandatory training.
It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement.
* Flexibility
This job description is intended to act as a flexible guide to the duties of the post and therefore will
require revision in consultation with the post holder to reflect the changing requirements of the post,
to enable the St Johns Hospice to achieve its corporate goals and objectives.
* Safeguarding
Each member of St Johns Hospice staff is responsible for understanding their responsibilities for
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults in accordance with their job role and any requirements
they are obliged to follow as members of their profession. Staff should seek guidance from their
immediate supervisor if in doubt.
* Disclosure and Barring
Each member of staff is required to disclose any caution, fine, penalty or criminal conviction that may
occur during the course of employment. This should include any motoring convictions as this may
affect the staff members ability to use Hospice vehicles. Any change in circumstance must be
reported immediately to the staff members supervisor so that any impact on ability to work in post
can be assessed.
* Equality and Inclusion
Each member of staff is required to undertake their duties with due regard for the provisions of the
Equality Act 2010 i.e. not to discriminate against members of staff, patients, patient family members,
volunteers, supporters, contractors and any visitors to the Hospice.
Agreed
Manager signed:. Date:
Employee signed:. Date:. #J-18808-Ljbffr