Assistant Shop Manager

Assistant Shop Manager - Preston

Salary: £25,213 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 7 per week
Contract: Fixed term (12 months)

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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