Please note this is a fixed term position for 12 months Working hours: 12 hours per week Interview Date: To be confirmed The Salvation Army, North Walsham Church, operates a busy charity shop that serves the local community and raises funds for the Corps' work. We are looking to appoint an Assistant Charity Shop Manager who will ensure the safe and effective management of the shop and further the mission of The Salvation Army. Key Responsibilities: The post-holder, in the absence of the Corps Officer, will assist with the running of the shop and assume responsibility for its management. These duties will include managing staff and volunteers. Key responsibilities will include: ensuring the highest standards of customer care; assisting with the management of daily shop operations, including stock management and housekeeping; managing the security and accounting of cash; managing health and safety issues; handling administrative tasks; and recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers. The successful candidate(s) will: Have proven interpersonal skills, previous experience in a charity shop/retail environment and in managing staff and/or volunteers, be able to work on their own initiative and in a team, enjoy working with people, and be able to deal tactfully with staff, volunteers and the public. It is important that the candidate understands the needs of customers and has basic proficiency in Maths and English. Candidates must also be committed to the values, aims and ethos of The Salvation Army. In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.