We are looking for a talented Relief Shop Manager to support our East Sussex Shops with holiday cover and additional support, working 22.5 hours flexibly across the seven-day trading week.
You should have a commercial or charity retail background and be committed to providing a source of income for Demelza Hospice Care for Children. You need to be enthusiastic, passionate and driven to ensure every customer and donor receives the best possible customer service and experience.
As the Relief Manager, you will be responsible for supporting day to day running of the shop. Working on the sales floor alongside the shop team, you will keep customers and donors happy, and deal with any issues that may arise in a timely manner. In addition to this, you will oversee all donations ensuring they are prepared and sorted ready for the shop floor, with a focus on quality gift aided donations.
You will need a creative flare to maintain excellent visual merchandising and ensure window displays are changed in line with our seasonal/events calendar. Computer skills are a requirement for this role, particularly knowledge of Microsoft Office.
You will need to be able to use your initiative to make effective decisions and delegate work. Your team will be made up of a mixture of paid staff and volunteers, therefore people management skills are essential for this role. You will empower your team to deliver the best service.
The salary advertised reflects our commitment to tracking Real Living Wage.
Closing date: 26th May 2024
Interview date: 5th June 2024
Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.
An Basic DBS Disclosure check will be taken for this role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To see how we process your data, please visit our website and view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.