“Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.”
Purpose
We’re looking for a dynamic Shop Manager to lead our retail team in driving sales and profitability, managing stock effectively, and delivering outstanding customer service. You’ll be responsible for analysing financial performance, implementing strategies to maximise income—including Gift Aid and community engagement—and maintaining high shop standards. The role involves overseeing administration, security, health and safety, and ensuring compliance with Shaw Trust policies. You’ll also recruit, train, and motivate both staff and volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that champions personal development and community impact.
You must be willing to work flexibly Monday to Sunday and have the ability to travel within the local area to offer additional support in our local shops when required.
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Location:
You will be based in Ferndown, Dorset
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people’s lives, you will have access to the following benefits:
1. 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
2. 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
3. An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
4. Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
5. Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
6. Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women’s Network, MANaging Network, Menopause Network Group)
7. Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
8. Opportunity to request flexible working from day one