Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you looking for an opportunity to progress in store management? We're looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our fashion store team in Fakenham.

This is a 6 month fixed term contract. The successful candidate must be fully flexible to work five days per week out of seven, including weekends and bank holidays, and must have retail experience.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Store Manager you support the Store Manager with the day to day running of the store and take full responsibility in their absence.

• Ensure the highest standard of customer service.
• Achieve sales targets.
• Maintain a high standard of visual merchandising.
• Maximise sales through physical and digital channels.
• Recruit and develop volunteers.
• Meet campaign activity expectations.
• Collaborate with the manager to generate stock.

Our stores are fast paced and trade seven days a week, so flexibility must be maintained. The role can be physically demanding due to the volume of collections, deliveries and donations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Supervisory experience.
• Commercially driven, encouraging new ideas.
• Inclusive approach to team development.
• Passion for exceptional customer service and high retail standards.
• Results driven, recognising the right result achieved in the right way.

Benefits

• 38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave).
• Wagestream - early access to wages.
• Holistic support leave up to 10 additional days off each year.
• Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave).
• 25% staff discount.
• Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc.).
• 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Discounts with a wide range of retailers.

Important Information

DBS Check: Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Inclusivity Matters: The BHF is committed to fairness and uses anonymous CV software during the application process.

Act Swiftly: Early applications are encouraged; the advert may close early.

Sponsorship: Sponsorship is unlikely for this role as it does not meet minimum salary criteria.

Adjustments may be made to the recruitment process - please contact a member of the Recruitment team.