Assistant Shop Manager

Monmouth

Organization: BRC - British Red Cross
Location: Monmouth
Grade: Mid level - Manager - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Managerial positions
- Sales and Marketing
Closing Date: 2025-04-13

Assistant Shop Manager

Location: Monmouth

Hours: 14 per week (Sun & Fri - week 1 ; Tues & Sat - week 2)
Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £23,620 per annum based on 35 hours per week

Are you a retail expert passionate about impacting to meaningful change?

We need a dynamic  Assistant Shop Manager to join our our friendly charity shop team. This fantastic opportunity will enable you to sharpen your retail skills while impacting the lives of people in your community, across the UK, and abroad. Do you have what it takes to help create a world where kindness knows no bounds?

"I'm not delivering to a profit target to enhance someone's personal wealth. I'm making a real, visible contribution to supporting the work of my chosen charity" - Joanne, Regional Retail Manager

What does a day in the life of an Assistant Shop Manager involve?

Collaborating with the shop manager to run a profitable, customer-focussed shop that is the 'window of the British Red Cross' on the high street.
Working on the shop floor, to coordinating activity “behind the scenes”, no two days are the same.
Fostering a brilliant shopping environment and provide an excellent customer experience in store.
Working collaboratively with the shop manager, you’ll oversee a team of dedicated volunteers, delivering their induction, management, and development.

To be a successful Assistant Shop Manager, what will you need?

To be retail superstar with the experience and know-how from working in a shop environment.
The traits of a people-person, who enjoys providing an excellent customer experience, supporting a team, and meeting people from all walks of life.
The mind of a commercially savvy individual, who has a good understanding of financial targets and measures, alongside proven IT skills.
The ability to work flexibly to the needs of the store.

The closing date for your application is 23.59 on Sunday 13th April 2025. Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early, given high volume.

In return for your dedication and expertise, what will you get?

Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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