Assistant Shop Manager - Gosforth

Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you motivated to inspire and support a team of volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are ready for the next step in your career?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Role

Permanent, 14 hours a week

Scope's Gosforth shop - Unit 29 Gosforth Shopping Centre, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1JZ

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Thursday 3 September 2026.

As Assistant Shop Manager at Scope's Gosforth shop, you will work alongside the Shop Manager to keep the shop running smoothly each day. Every day is different. You will help increase sales, manage shop costs, and support and motivate the team.

In this role you will:

Assist in the management of the shop operations

Work with the Shop Manager to support, motivate, and involve a diverse team of paid employees and volunteers.

Actively promote Scope and its services within the community.

Support the shop manager to drive sales and effectively manage stock. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms

Help the team deliver excellent customer service.

Deputise for the shop manager in their absence.

For more information about the role's responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please use the Full job description

Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Assistant Shop Manager - Gosforth

Company: Scope Salary: £24,479 Hours: Part-time Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1JZ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Aug 2026 Closing date: 3 Sept 2026

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Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you motivated to inspire and support a team of volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are ready for the next step in your career?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Role

Permanent, 14 hours a week

Scope's Gosforth shop - Unit 29 Gosforth Shopping Centre, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1JZ

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Thursday 3 September 2026.

As Assistant Shop Manager at Scope's Gosforth shop, you will work alongside the Shop Manager to keep the shop running smoothly each day. Every day is different. You will help increase sales, manage shop costs, and support and motivate the team.

In this role you will:

Assist in the management of the shop operations

Work with the Shop Manager to support, motivate, and involve a diverse team of paid employees and volunteers.

Actively promote Scope and its services within the community.

Support the shop manager to drive sales and effectively manage stock. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms

Help the team deliver excellent customer service.

Deputise for the shop manager in their absence.

For more information about the role's responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please use the Full job description

Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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