Assistant Manager - Chalfont St Peter
Would you like to be part of our shop in the heart of Chalfont St Peter ? Are you looking to build your retail experience?
We are recruiting for an Assistant Shop Manager to join our team
This is a part-time role working 4 days a week including weekends.
This role is based in the Chalfont St Peter shop which is currently trading as South Bucks Hospice. In October 2025, Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity is merging with South Bucks Hospice, so the appointed person will be employed by Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity.
Bring your enthusiasm and love for fashion to an ethical and sustainable industry and help us make a success of this fantastic location. You will be joining a friendly team who will support you to play your part in growing our retail income so we can continue to support patients across Buckinghamshire with life-limiting illnesses.
Job Purpose
To work with the Shop Manager and volunteer team to engage support for FNHC from the community in Chalfont St Peter and surrounding areas, maximise sales and profits, and actively promote Gift Aid and the Hospice Lottery.
In the Shop Manager's absence, assume full responsibility for all aspects of managing the shop, and at all times positively promote and support the aims of the charity. Working alongside the Shop Manager and as part of the FNHC Retail team, respond to the requirements of the FNHC Retail operation in order to maximise profitability and the smooth running of the shop.
Job Experience, Skills & Qualifications
* Experience of supervising a team in charity or fashion retail.
* Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team to achieve sales targets in a customer facing retail environment.
* Experience of working with volunteers, and able to work positively with people of all abilities.
* Physically fit and able to lift and carry large quantities of donations of stock including waste and recycling on a daily basis
Why join Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity?
Our charity plays a vital role in the provision of excellent hospice care for local patients across Buckinghamshire and its borders. We commit to funding over £1m a year towards hospice services to support patients and their families - and you can be part of the team which makes this possible.
You will be joining a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance and you'll be part of a positive and friendly retail team.
We offer supportive and interesting roles, a competitive salary, and training and development opportunities.
Workplace pension – 5% ER contribution (with an option to increase to 6%)
272 hours annual leave
Generous company sick pay allowance
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
Access to Smart Health services (including access to 24/7 Online GP)
Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling)
Life assurance policy equivalent to 3x salary
Membership of the Blue Light Scheme, offering a wide range of discounts
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £21,244.29 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/09/2025