Working Pattern: 2 days over a 6 day week including weekends
* Mandatory weekend working on a rotational basis *
£12.71 per hour
East Anglia Children’s Hospices (EACH) is looking for a Retail Sales Supervisor at our Lime Kiln Lane Shop. This is a fantastic opportunity to join EACH’s vibrant retail team and be an essential member of one of our charity shops to maximise income from donated goods, new products, Gift Aid, and eCommerce.
As a Retail Sales Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Shop Manager, acting as Duty Manager in their absence. You’ll also help lead and inspire our amazing volunteer team, ensuring they feel valued and empowered.
Our Lime Kiln Lane Shop is one of EACH's discount stores and benefits from being on an Industrial Shopping area in the centre of Thetford. The shop sells a mix of clothing, bric-a-brac, books and entertainment. It is a busy, customer focused environment with a varied workload where every day bring something different.
What you’ll do:
* Support the Shop Manager in achieving ambitious sales targets.
* Maintain high standards of display, presentation, and cleanliness.
* Promote Gift Aid and help grow our eCommerce presence.
* Act as Duty Manager when required, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
* Recruit, train, and support volunteers in a positive and inclusive environment.
* Build strong relationships with customers and the local community.
What we’re looking for:
* A welcoming, inclusive approach with excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and use initiative.
* Comfortable with lifting and moving stock and using electronic devices (tills, tablets, computers).
* Experience in retail or team supervision is desirable, but not essential—we value transferable skills!
Why join EACH?
* Be part of a charity that makes a real difference in the community.
* Work in a supportive, inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.
* Opportunities for training and development.
Additional information:
* Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to legal requirements for equipment use and supervision responsibilities.
* Weekend and public holiday work may be required.
Want to see what it is like to be a part of our Retail team at EACH? Please click here.
Accessibility Information
Please be aware that this shop has the following access limitations:
* Staff facilities are not accessible
* No designated accessible parking bay outside the shop
At EACH, we are focused on supporting all applicants and employees. If you have a disability or require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process or to carry out the role, we encourage you to discuss reasonable adjustments with us. We will explore all options to support you wherever possible.
Interested in Learning More Before You Apply?
At EACH, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone and actively encourage applicants to ask questions, request reasonable adjustments or have an informal discussion before submitting an application.
If you’d like to find out more or make a request, please contact the Recruitment Team by email or phone 07442 465971.