What if every sale you made, every display you created, every customer you enticed in, made a difference to someone's life? And to your local community? Here at a Prospect Hospice shop, it does.
We are seeking a motivated Retail Assistant Manager for our furniture and home store shop in Hobley Drive, Swindon. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role, where your retail skills will help generate vital funds to support our work, both at the hospice and in the community.
Hours: 15 hours per week (two days a week, which will include working weekends and some bank holidays)
What will I be doing?
* Supporting the Store Manager to maximise store income and profits by delivering exceptional retail standards
* Maintaining and promoting the highest standard of customer care
* Creating eye-catching displays and maintaining cleanliness throughout the shop
* Supporting the Store Manager to engage and train volunteers to assist in the running of the shop
* Meeting gift aid conversion rates from people donating goods
* Have full responsibility for the store in the absence of the store manager and positively promote and support the aims and values of the hospice
There is an expectation that the Assistant Manager will cover the store in the absence of the Store Manager, which may mean working more than 15 hours per week.
What we are looking for:
* Proven retail experience
* Experience of supervising staff
* Excellent customer services and interpersonal skills
* High levels of organisation with a pro-active approach
* Thorough understanding of target driven accountabilities
* Knowledge of MS office, Teams and basic IT
* Hold a driving license and have access to a car, and be prepared to travel throughout our catchment area (Swindon, Marlborough, Pewsey, Royal Wootton Bassett, Highworth and Cricklade) to cover other shops if needed.
* Previous experience either in furniture or charity retail is desirable
This role is physically demanding and requires regular lifting, moving stock, and being on your feet for extended periods. While full manual handling training will be provided and we commit to considering reasonable adjustments, applicants should be aware that the core duties of this role require a high level of physical activity.
In return, you will be joining a great team working in a supportive and collaborative environment for one of Swindon's best loved charities.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit please call Fiona Trace, Furniture and Home Store Manager on
Interviews will be held on Friday 12 September 2025.
To apply, please submit your CV using the green "Apply" button, along with a cover letter outlining what has motivated you to apply for this position and the skills you would bring to the role.
See the job description and person specification for the full details of the role.
Aspire Values
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
* 27 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata) plus bank holidays (rising to 29 days with length of service)
* Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
* Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Supportive induction, training and development
* A values led, inclusive working environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for an enhanced disclosure with barred list check to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We will review applications as they come in and therefore, we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.
Join us
Reference:
PH218
Salary:
£24,000 - £24,536 per annum pro rata
Closing Date:
04/09/2025