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Location: Ballymena (Furniture & Electrical) Co Antrim. Salary: £23,391 per annum, pro rata. Hours: 28 per week. Contract: Permanent.
Are you ready to take the lead in a vibrant retail environment where every sale makes a difference? We're in search of an enthusiastic Shop Manager to lead our friendly furniture and electrical charity shop. If you thrive on motivating teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and driving results, this is your chance to combine retail expertise with purpose. Join us and help turn everyday shopping into acts of kindness!
“Nothing beats the feeling of the team pulling it out of the bag to excel. Generating funds for a worthwhile charity that helps such a wide range of humans is wonderful.” — Nada, Shop Manager
What will a day in the life of a Shop Manager involve?
* Leading a team that provides a brilliant shopping experience for your customers.
* Working on the shop floor, coordinating activity "behind the scenes"; no two days are the same.
* Designing the perfect layout and environment that helps connect your customers to our cause.
* Being responsible for achieving financial targets and inducting, training, and managing new staff and volunteers.
* Representing the British Red Cross to a high standard and embodying our core values.
To be a successful Shop Manager, what will you need?
* Retail experience at supervisory level; you can deliver outstanding customer service and are comfortable with organisational and cash handling duties.
* Proven management skills and the ability to develop and inspire your team.
* Entrepreneurial mindset; able to work to targets, using initiative to achieve fantastic results.
* Proficient PC and IT skills.
* A caring attitude toward the British Red Cross cause and the ability to promote the shop in your community as the charity retailer of choice.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 27th November 2025.
In Return For Your Commitment And Expertise, You'll Get
* Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
* Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus option to buy 5 extra days.
* Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
* Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
* Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
* Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
* Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you’ll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders.
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