Store Manager

Age UK - Shop Manager (Pudsey, Leeds) - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

We are recruiting a Shop Manager to oversee the day to day operations of our Pudsey store. In this role you will lead, train and develop a team of staff and volunteers, maximising sales and profit while maintaining an excellent experience for customers and donors.

You will be required to handle and lift bags of stock up to 10 kg and work 35 hours per week across a 7 day schedule, including Saturdays and Sundays on a rota basis.

Early applications are advised as interview rounds will be held throughout the advertising period.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a performance-driven, customer centric retail environment
• Experience managing people
• Ability to lift and carry stock up to 10 kg
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Open and adaptable approach to change, supporting others through it
• Experience communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• Proficiency in IT, literacy and numeracy skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rated for part time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rated for part time colleagues)
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech - purchase any Home & Tech items from Currys & IKEA up to £1,000, interest free over 12 months
• Blue Light Card scheme
• Recognition awards (You Did It) ranging from £100 to £250

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation we cannot accept applications from candidates under 18 years of age, as the role requires working independently in the shop without assistance.

Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is Disability Confident and guarantees an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. The Recruitment Team will consider reasonable adjustments on a case by case basis. All adjustments are managed confidentially and are not used to inform hiring decisions.

Safeguarding

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk and children from abuse and neglect. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Application Process

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.