Store Manager
Lead the brand new Rainbows Furniture, Fashion and Donation Store in Shepshed and drive its success through sound operational and financial management.
Location: Armstrongs Mill, 173 Charnwood Rd, Shepshed, Loughborough LE12 9NN
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis
About The Role
You’ll be responsible for driving income and profit by managing the store’s operations, staff and volunteers, stock, premises, and van collections/deliveries. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the success of a new venture while supporting the vital work of Rainbows.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive store performance and profitability by effectively managing sales, stock, and promotions
* Maximise donations and Gift Aid contributions
* Ensure a consistent flow of fresh, saleable stock
* Oversee efficient furniture collection and delivery, working closely with the Furniture Delivery Service Manager
* Lead and motivate your team, collaborating with the E-commerce Manager to grow online sales via platforms like eBay and Depop
* Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Essential Requirements
* Experience in a retail management environment
* Excellent leadership and management skills
* Excellent customer service skills with the ability to implement agreed standards of service in the store
* Ability to manage a diverse team with varying skill sets
* Experience in recruiting, training, and motivating volunteers
* Confidence in working towards financial targets and managing budgets
Desirable Requirements
* Previous experience of managing a store or department within a furniture and/or fashion environment
* Previous experience of working with or managing van drivers
* Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Benefits
* Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
* Healthcare Cashback plan.
* Life Assurance.
* 27 days holiday + bank holiday allowance (expectation to work bank holidays in this role).
* Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
* Free access to an employee assistance programme.
* Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
* Unofficial benefits: Fun events, All staff away days, Guest visitors.
Documents
* Store Manager JD.pdf
* Store Manager PS.pdf
Further Information
For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Ben Wright, Retail Area Manager, at ben.wright@rainbows.co.uk
To apply for the role please click ‘apply now’ to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
Pre‑employment Checks
This role is subject to a Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre‑employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Equality, diversity & inclusion
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is committed to improving the quality of its services to all people, irrespective of race/ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, or sexual orientation. Our objective is to deliver high quality services that are accessible, responsive, and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of different groups and individuals. As such, we will continue to take action to ensure that staff and volunteers employed by Rainbows Hospice are culturally aware and treat every person with dignity, respect, and fairness, in a way that is sensitively responsive to differences and similarities. Unlawful discrimination and other forms of exclusion have no place within Rainbows Hospice.
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