Please note this is a fixed term position for 12 months - with the possibility to become permanent Working hours: 35 hours per week - Working weekdays and Saturdays Interview Date: To be confirmed The Salvation Army, Cambridge Citadel operates a busy charity shop, which works to meet the needs of the local community and to raise funds for the work of the Corps. We are looking to appoint an Assistant Charity Shop Manager who will ensure the safe and effective management of the shop and will work to further the mission of The Salvation Army. Key Responsibilities: The post-holder in the absence of the Charity shop Manager will assist with the running of the shop and assume responsibility for the management of the shop in the absence of the Manager. These duties will include managing staff and volunteers. Key responsibilities will include; ensuring the highest standards of customer care, assisting in the management of the daily operation of the shop including stock management and housekeeping, managing the security and accounting of cash, health and safety issues, administrative tasks, and the recruitment, training and supervision of 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. We require someone who is willing to be flexible to work weekdays and every Saturdays as part of the shop operation In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.