Overview
About The Role
Assistant Shop Manager
Location:
Hours: 14 per week (weekend working required as part of a rota)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £23,391 per annum based on 35 hours per week
Are you a retail expert passionate about impacting to meaningful change? We need a dynamic Assistant Shop Manager to join our friendly charity shop team. This fantastic opportunity will enable you to sharpen your retail skills while impacting the lives of people in your community, across the UK, and abroad. Do you have what it takes to help create a world where kindness knows no bounds? "I'm not delivering to a profit target to enhance someone's personal wealth. I'm making a real, visible contribution to supporting the work of my chosen charity" - Joanne, Regional Retail Manager
What does a day in the life of an Assistant Shop Manager involve?
Closing date notice: The closing date for your application is 23.59 on Monday 15th September 2025. Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert early.
Responsibilities
* Collaborating with the shop manager to run a profitable, customer-focused shop that is the \'window of the British Red Cross\' on the high street.
* Working on the shop floor, coordinating activity behind the scenes; no two days are the same.
* Fostering a brilliant shopping environment and providing an excellent customer experience in store.
* Working collaboratively with the shop manager, you\'ll oversee a team of dedicated volunteers, delivering their induction, management, and development.
Qualifications & Skills
* The traits of a people-person, who enjoys providing an excellent customer experience, supporting a team, and meeting people from all walks of life.
* A mind of a commercially savvy individual, who has a good understanding of financial targets and measures, alongside proven IT skills.
* The ability to work flexibly to the needs of the store.
About The Company
The British Red Cross is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. We strive to ensure our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination, supported by regular data reporting and our internal networks.
Benefits
* Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
* Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
* Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
* Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
* Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
* Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
* Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
* Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
* Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
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