Overview
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Exmouth Shop for 28 hours per week over a fixed term to cover secondment. Fixed Term, 21 hours per week with additional hours required to cover holidays, up to 31 October 2026. Location – Exmouth.
Salary: £14,018.92 pro rata. Part time 21 hours per week [over 7 days to include Sundays].
We offer many enhanced benefits including 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.
* Lead in the absence of the Shop Manager and inspire and empower people around them.
* Support the running of the shop and contribute to creating a welcoming environment for customers and supporters.
Qualifications and Attributes
* Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
* Friendly and positive in approach with the ability to energise others.
* Creative ability to contribute ideas and solutions to the role.
Organisational Context
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds to support frontline work. Good communication skills inside and outside the shop are important to help build local community support for the shop.
Safer Recruitment & Employment
The Children’s Society is committed to safer recruitment; a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.
Application Details
This vacancy closes at midnight on Wednesday 20 May 2026. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Wednesday 6 May onwards. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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