Shop Manager - Charity Retail (Wells shop)

Location: Wells BA5 2DP
Job Type: Full time, 40 hours per week - worked in rotation 5 days out of 7
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,722 pa

Join our team for a rewarding career move where 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received; therefore, we strongly advise you to apply early.

About Us

Children’s Hospice South West provides care and support for children with life limiting conditions. Working as part of a small team, you will support the Manager with running the shop. This shop is crucial to raising essential funds which helps to make most of short and precious lives.

Where you will be working

This is a thriving and well established shop where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference within the local community, as a Shop Manager you will be involved in all aspects of running the shop.

The Role

In addition to excellent teamwork and a collaborative approach, you should have the passion, leadership skills and experience to motivate a team of staff and volunteers; and team members who are commercially aware, driven, well organised and hands on to maximise profits and generate stock, helping us raise valuable funds.

If you have experience of managing a team of paid staff and volunteers, enjoy being on the shop floor, have an interest in fashion and driving sales through great customer service, whilst knowing that your work helps to raise a smile every day – this may be the job for you!
Our shop operates 7 days a week.

The Successful Candidate

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You will be organised and able to manage time effectively. You will have experience of working in retail at a managerial/supervisory level and delivering targets and objectives. You will have the ability to motivate a team and using your own initiative.

What we offer

We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, benefits include:

• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• a supportive and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference

Training

Full on-the-job training will be given including opening and closing of the shop, use of the till and CHSW systems, and stock display.
To find out more about what you could be part of please look at our website.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking on the link before the closing date of 2nd June 2024. If you have any questions, please visit our website to find our more, or use our email to contact us and speak to one of our HR team today.

Anticipated Interview Date: 12th June 2024

CHSW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Why Work For Us?

This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as an organisation and local employer.

You may also have experience in the following: Shop Manager, Assistant Shop Manager, Charity, Retail, Third Sector, Supervisor, Charity Shop, Business Development, Charities, Volunteer, Voluntary Sector, Store Manager, Charity Shop Manager, etc.

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