Please note this is a fixed term position for 12 months
Working hours: 12 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Salvation Army, North Walsham Church, operates a busy charity shop that serves the local community and raises funds for the Corps' work. We are looking to appoint an Assistant Charity Shop Manager who will ensure the safe and effective management of the shop and further the mission of The Salvation Army.
Key Responsibilities:
The post-holder, in the absence of the Corps Officer, will assist with the running of the shop and assume responsibility for its management. These duties will include managing staff and volunteers. Key responsibilities will include: ensuring the highest standards of customer care; assisting with the management of daily shop operations, including stock management and housekeeping; managing the security and accounting of cash; managing health and safety issues; handling administrative tasks; and recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers.
The successful candidate(s) will:
Have proven interpersonal skills, previous experience in a charity shop/retail environment and in managing staff and/or volunteers, be able to work on their own initiative and in a team, enjoy working with people, and be able to deal tactfully with staff, volunteers and the public. It is important that the candidate understands the needs of customers and has basic proficiency in Maths and English. Candidates must also be committed to the values, aims and ethos of The Salvation Army.