Job Description
You will be responsible for:
* Running the store and ensuring that daily operations run efficiently.
* Maximise sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.
* Ensuring donated goods are processed according to set standards and timeframes, and that pricing is in line with charity guidelines.
* Maximising Gift Aid income and oversee the proper display and administration of bought-in goods, ensuring minimal stock loss.
* Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer on" Rounding up" their purchase, making an "add donation" for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.
* Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteer recruitment and community involvement.
* Managing volunteers and ensuring all staff and volunteers are following Marie Curie procedures and guidelines.
* Taking responsibility for the overall management and operation of the store.
Key Criteria:
* Previous retail experience, preferably in fashion/clothing.
* Experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records).
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-first attitude and the ability to communicate with tact and discretion.
* Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
* Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, balancing competing demands.
* Understanding of health and safety procedures in a retail environment.
* Experience in managing and motivating volunteers is desirable.
Additional Information
* Vacancy type: Permanent, part-time
* Location: Botanic Avenue Store
* Salary: £3492.06 per annum + benefits
* Hours per week: 5.5 hours per week
* Closing date: 21st October
Please see the full job description here and our candidate pack here. For more information or an informal chat please contact [email protected]
Benefits you’ll love:
* 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
* Continuous professional development opportunities
* Industry-leading training programmes
* Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
* Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
* Access to Blue Light Card membership
* Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, including safeguarding all our people from harm and creating a safe, supportive, and rewarding workplace. We actively encourage applications from diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments; please email any requests to [email protected]
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Administrative
* Non-profit Organizations
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