About the role
As an Assistant Shop Manager in Mind Retail, you'll work alongside the Shop Manager and the wider shop team, inclusive of volunteers, to deliver sales and profit targets for your shop. The money raised from our charity shops funds Mind's vital mental health support services, helping the 1 in 4 of us that experience a mental health problem in their lifetime. You'll also work with the team to produce excellent shop standards and deliver outstanding customer service, creating a hub for the local community. Our Assistant Managers also take full responsibility whilst the Shop Manager is away for the day‑to‑day running and overall performance of the shop. As Assistant Shop Manager, you'll be invested in and supported to grow. We actively look for opportunities to learn so we can do better for the people who need us. With development programmes and a vast programme of workshops, you'll be able to take ownership for your own personal and professional development. You'll be able to make a real difference and will play an important role in the fight for mental health, helping us to respond to the mental health emergency.
Qualifications
* Passionate about retail
* Ability to lead and motivate others
* Can plan and prioritise own workload and that of the team
* Strong customer focus
* Can demonstrate our values and behaviours, which are at the core of all we do
If you haven't got management or supervisor level experience, don't worry! We're just as interested in people who want a career in retail, are prepared to work hard and are eager to learn.
Benefits
* Competitive hourly pay, which is in line with the Real Living Wage
* 25 days paid holiday per year (pro‑rata for part‑time employees)
* Development workshops & courses, to help build your career
* Comprehensive, personalised induction programmes, tailored to your role when you join us
* A huge variety of additional qualifications & development programmes for anyone looking to grow their skills
* A strong commitment to work‑life balance
* Family friendly policies & enhanced pay
* A competitive pension scheme & life assurance, available to all our employees
* 25% staff discount in all Mind shops
* Access to exclusive discounts at over 160 retailers through our employee savings app
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Interest free season ticket loan
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We value the power of diversity. We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is appreciated for being authentic and bringing their whole selves to work.
Safer Recruitment and DBS
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and volunteers and we expect anyone working with us to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the Children’s Barred List and/or a Work with Adults workforce check based on their role and responsibilities.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Mind Retail is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all communities. We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff and volunteers, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.
Legal Statement
This job vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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