About Oxfam
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 an international confederation of 21 organisations working with partners and local communities in humanitarian, development and campaigning work, in more than 90 countries. Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
The Role of our Shop Managers
Shop managers are commercially aware and look for new business opportunities. They 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, offering the opportunity to work with amazing people. Shop managers operate in a volunteer-led model, with volunteers taking over many tasks when the manager is absent. Often the only paid member of staff, managers should be comfortable in this environment, enjoy working with others and be good at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative and continually seek opportunities to attract new supporters every day. Please note: this role involves occasional Sunday working.
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 checks, 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.
Key Skills And Competencies Required
* Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
* Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
* Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
* Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
* Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
* Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
* Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
* Excellent communication skills. (E)
* Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
* High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
* Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
* Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
* Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
* Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
* IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
* Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights. (E)
* Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
* Non-profit Organizations
To Do That: We need to dismantle unequal power structures, foster an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for their differences, and emphasise that we need everyone, which includes you.
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