Overview
Assistant Shop Manager role at AVS Newcastle ltd
Location: Minehead, Somerset
Hours: 14 per week
Contract: Fixed term for 6 months
Salary: £23,850 per annum based on 35 hours per week
Are you a retail expert passionate about impacting meaningful change? We need a dynamic Assistant Shop Manager to join our friendly charity shop team. This opportunity will enable you to sharpen your retail skills while impacting the lives of people in your community, across the UK, and abroad.
Closing date for applications: 23.59 on Thursday 11th September 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert early given high volume of applications.
What does a day in the life of an Assistant Shop Manager involve?
* Collaborating with the shop manager to run a profitable, customer-focused shop that is the window of the British Red Cross on the high street.
* Working on the shop floor, coordinating activity "behind the scenes"; no two days are the same.
* Fostering a brilliant shopping environment and providing an excellent customer experience in store.
* Overseeing a team of dedicated volunteers, delivering their induction, management, and development in partnership with the shop manager.
To be a successful Assistant Shop Manager, what will you need?
* Experience in a retail environment and the ability to act as a retail leader.
* People-person with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience, supporting a team, and engaging with people from all walks of life.
* Commercially savvy with a good understanding of financial targets and measures, alongside proven IT skills.
* Flexible to the needs of the store.
What you get in return
* Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days
* Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension
* Flexible working: We strive to accommodate your preferred work style
* Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning
* Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform
* Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing support
* Team Working: Collaborative team environment
* Cycle2Work: Bicycle lease option
* Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses
Note: This role is with AVS Newcastle ltd and may be subject to standard recruitment checks.
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