Assistant Shop Manager

Assistant Shop Manager

• Location: Hillsborough
• Salary: £24,969 per annum, pro rata
• Hours: 14 per week
• Contract: Fixed term contract (6 months)

Ready to take the next step in retail leadership and make a real impact every day?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Shop Manager to join our team. Working alongside the Shop Manager, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming customer experience, maximising sales, and ensuring the smooth day to day operation of the shop.

"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 will a day in the life of an Assistant Shop Manager involve?

• Collaborating with the shop manager to run a profitable, customer focussed shop that is the 'window of the British Red Cross' on the high street.
• Working on the shop floor and coordinating activity "behind the scenes"; no two days are the same.
• Fostering a brilliant shopping environment and providing an excellent customer experience in store.
• Overseeing a team of dedicated volunteers, delivering their induction, management, and development.

To be a successful Assistant Shop Manager, what will you need?

• Retail experience and know how from working in a shop environment.
• Excellent people skills; a passion for providing an excellent customer experience, championing a team, and meeting people from all walks of life.
• Commercially savvy with a good awareness of financial targets and measures, and proven IT skills.
• Ability to work flexibly to the needs of the store.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get:

• 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 and learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good, and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP), and Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive.