Deputy Shop Manager (Kilburn) – Oxfam
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty. Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About Our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focused on making as much money as possible. Oxfam shops operate a volunteer model, with volunteers taking on many tasks, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business. The role is empowered, varied and busy, with opportunities to work with amazing people. They support shop managers and may work with volunteers to run the shop in the manager’s absence. Excellent communicators, they are creative and continuously seek opportunities to attract new supporters every day. Please note: this role includes weekend working, particularly on Sundays.
Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. Often the only paid member of staff, deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, enjoy working with others and are adept at delegating to their teams.
Our values and safeguarding commitment: Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct and to demonstrate our values in recruitment and work. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills And Competencies Required
* Ability to support development and maintenance of a successful, inclusive and diverse team who can maintain day-to-day activities of the shop.
* Some commercial awareness with the ability to support effective retail processes and strong merchandising.
* Ability to work collaboratively with the Shop Manager, build positive relationships with colleagues, provide excellent customer service, and engage with the local community and other civil society organisations.
* Ability to demonstrate resilience to everyday pressures, manage conflicting demands, and seek appropriate support, advice and guidance when needed.
* Numerate and financially literate, able to interpret basic financial reports, monitor budgets and maintain shop administrative systems.
How To Apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will also be subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
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