Overview
Job Title: Store Manager
Location: Swanley
Salary: £27,265.00
Weekly Hours: 37.5
Reference: YMC1116890
Are you an experienced retailer? Why not try a new type of retailing where you get to run your own store, inspiring a team of paid staff and volunteers to be proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity. This is a fantastic opportunity at our Swanley store.
Operating within a fast paced environment, you will work effectively and efficiently to maximise income from sales, gift aid, and other promotional activities, and drive donations from the local area. You will deliver a great store offer and standards, inspiring your team to give amazing customer service, and raise funds for and promote the work of YMCA within the local community.
You will have exceptional organisational skills, creative flair and drive which, along with your commercial awareness, will enable you to motivate, develop and inspire your team of paid staff and volunteers. You will be looking for an opportunity to work in an environment that has challenge, excitement and meaning. This role is varied and no two days are the same.
Why join YMCA England & Wales?
We’ll give you real autonomy in a role that is varied and stimulating, with the opportunity for you to use your entrepreneurial skills to raise money and represent YMCA in your area.
Responsibilities
* Manage the day-to-day operation of the charity shop store in Swanley, ensuring high standards of customer service and store presentation.
* Maximise income from sales, gift aid, and other promotional activities; drive donations from the local community.
* Lead and develop a team of paid staff and volunteers, ensuring the store meets its financial and service objectives.
* Implement and maintain store standards, ensure compliance with safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
* Represent YMCA in the local area and promote the work of the charity.
Qualifications
* Experience in a retail or store management role with a track record of achieving targets.
* Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to motivate a team.
* Ability to work in a challenging, dynamic environment with a sense of purpose.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and the community.
Benefits
* Pension
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
* Regular salary reviews
* Sick pay (after a qualifying period)
* Employee wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Health shield cash plan
This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of expansion. We are opening many new stores across England and Wales. Our Charity Shops are unique and offer a wide range of donated products, and we are passionate about recycling and pride ourselves in selling over 95% of donated stock.
If successful, you will join an amazing team and receive support and guidance from your Area Manager, Regional Manager, other Store Managers and the wider Retail team at Head Office.
About YMCA England & Wales
YMCA England & Wales strives to create a workplace that reflects and serves its local community. We empower staff to bring their full, authentic selves to work, with diverse teams and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Safer recruitment is important to us. The successful applicant will be asked to provide two references and will be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
For further information on YMCA, visit www.ymca.org.uk/about.
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