This role matters: Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Morecambe Furniture Shop in the Arndale Centre. This is a busy retail outlet which generates vital income for St John's Hospice from donated stock.
This is a role that would suit someone with strong merchandising and customer service skills where you can use your retail flair to drive standards and sales. If you have an interest and knowledge of pre-loved goods and enjoy working with people and you are passionate about excellent customer service, then we'd really like to hear from you.
We are proud to have Shops across the Lancaster and Morecambe area, as well as Furniture shops in both Garstang and Kendal, and it is essential you would be able to travel to different locations as and when required to provide support.
Applications are welcome from candidates looking to work either 28 hours (4 days) or 21 hours (3 days) per week. Days to be worked across a 7-day rota.
Why work for St John's Hospice Shops?
This is a role where every day you can use your retail skills and experience, passion for customer service and standards to really make a difference to the lives of local people in our care.
Plus we have a generous employment benefits package, including >
* 7 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata)
* 8% employer funded pension
* Continuing professional development
* Employee Assistance Programme, including cash back on dental, optical & therapy treatments
The Morecambe Furniture Shop is open 7 days a week, why not pop down, have a look around and meet our friendly team.
If you would like to join our mission to be a sustainable retail force on the high street, whilst raising vital income for the Hospice and the people in our community who need us, please get in touch.
Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Laura Stanbridge on or email via
* Applicants must be physically fit and able to lift, push or pull donated items.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The cost of this check is currently £54.30 and this will be deducted from the successful applicants first salary payment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Location:
Morecambe Furniture Shop
Hours:
Up to 28 per week
Working pattern:
9.15am - 4.45pm
Role Type:
Permanent
Pay:
Up to £17, based on 28 hours / week)
Holiday:
27 days plus usual Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Pension:
St John's Hospice Shops Ltd Pension Scheme (St John's pays an 8% employer contribution)
Closing Date:
Sunday 19th October 2025
We look forward to hearing from you soon.