Assistant Shop Manager – Preston
Salary: £25,213 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 7 per week
Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the shop manager to run a profitable, customer‑focused shop that is the 'window of the British Red Cross' on the high street.
* Work on the shop floor, coordinating activity “behind the scenes”; no two days are the same.
* Foster a brilliant shopping environment and provide an excellent customer experience in store.
* Oversee a team of dedicated volunteers, delivering their induction, management, and development.
Qualifications
* Retail experience and know‑how from working in a shop environment.
* People‑person who enjoys providing an excellent customer experience, championing a team, and meeting people from all walks of life.
* Commercially savvy with good awareness of financial targets and measures, and proven IT skills.
* Ability to work flexibly to the needs of the store.
Benefits
* Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
* Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
* Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
* Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
* Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
* Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
* Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
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