Assistant Shop Manager, Stow-on-the Wold
Application Deadline:
2 March 2025 Department:
Fundraising, Comms & Engagement Employment Type:
Permanent - Part Time Location:
Stow-on-the-Wold Reporting To:
Shop Manager Compensation:
£8,736 / year
Description
Contract:
Permanent, part time, 14 hours p/week Salary:
£8,736 (FTE £21,840) Location:
Church Street, Stow-On-The-Wold Closing date:
Thursday 27th February 2025 Interview date:
We plan to interview applicants during the course of the advertisement period so dates will be ad hoc. With over 50 charity shops across England and Wales, our Cotswold store is based within a community that is rich with history and welcomes locals and tourists alike. Our store is looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside our Shop Manager in creating a warm and welcoming shopping experience for visitors and those donating to the store.
More about the role
As an Assistant Shop Manager, you will use your experience in retail management and play a crucial role in our shop's daily operations. You can expect to manage incoming donations and drive sales forward along with supervising and supporting our volunteers with the daily operations of the store. You should be a positive role model with the ability to motivate others. Blue Cross is supported by a network of generous donors and every item sold helps fund our vital work: supporting sick, injured, and homeless pets and caring for over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes. Our shops open Sunday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. This role is required for 14 hours per week which would typically be 2 days in a working week. A rota could look like as follows; rotating Saturdays and a day off during the week (day varies per week). Hours are determined on business need so we need our Assistant Shop Manager to be flexible as required (including additional hours to cover annual leave/meetings etc.). This role will include Bank Holiday and weekend working. Join us and make a difference in your local community!
About you
You’ll bring with you: Previous experience in a retail environment Cash handling and reconciliation expertise A knack for leading and motivating a team Excellent customer service skills and a positive, friendly attitude Strong computer and administrative skills It would be wonderful if you also had: Experience in managing volunteers Some background in fundraising
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make a difference that we do today. At Blue Cross, we’re dedicated to providing you with a supportive and rewarding working environment where you feel valued throughout your career with us. Our generous benefits package includes: 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata. Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Life assurance Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Claim for professional fees Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers. To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
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Application Deadline:
2 March 2025 Department:
Fundraising, Comms & Engagement Employment Type:
Permanent - Part Time Location:
Stow-on-the-Wold Reporting To:
Shop Manager Compensation:
£8,736 / year
Description
Contract:
Permanent, part time, 14 hours p/week Salary:
£8,736 (FTE £21,840) Location:
Church Street, Stow-On-The-Wold Closing date:
Thursday 27th February 2025 Interview date:
We plan to interview applicants during the course of the advertisement period so dates will be ad hoc. With over 50 charity shops across England and Wales, our Cotswold store is based within a community that is rich with history and welcomes locals and tourists alike. Our store is looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside our Shop Manager in creating a warm and welcoming shopping experience for visitors and those donating to the store.
More about the role
As an Assistant Shop Manager, you will use your experience in retail management and play a crucial role in our shop's daily operations. You can expect to manage incoming donations and drive sales forward along with supervising and supporting our volunteers with the daily operations of the store. You should be a positive role model with the ability to motivate others. Blue Cross is supported by a network of generous donors and every item sold helps fund our vital work: supporting sick, injured, and homeless pets and caring for over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes. Our shops open Sunday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. This role is required for 14 hours per week which would typically be 2 days in a working week. A rota could look like as follows; rotating Saturdays and a day off during the week (day varies per week). Hours are determined on business need so we need our Assistant Shop Manager to be flexible as required (including additional hours to cover annual leave/meetings etc.). This role will include Bank Holiday and weekend working. Join us and make a difference in your local community!
About you
You’ll bring with you: Previous experience in a retail environment Cash handling and reconciliation expertise A knack for leading and motivating a team Excellent customer service skills and a positive, friendly attitude Strong computer and administrative skills It would be wonderful if you also had: Experience in managing volunteers Some background in fundraising
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make a difference that we do today. At Blue Cross, we’re dedicated to providing you with a supportive and rewarding working environment where you feel valued throughout your career with us. Our generous benefits package includes: 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata. Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Life assurance Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Claim for professional fees Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers. To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
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