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Full time, 35 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
Grade CL, Salary £59,017.46 per annum plus £3,500 out of hours allowance
Location: London (Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026
Interview date: From Thursday 29 January 2026
More patients are seen by GPs than any other part of the NHS and the Royal College of GPs represents the doctors who provide this care.
As the profession faces unprecedented workload and workforce pressures, we are championing the voice of GPs on the issues that matter most to them and their patients.
We have a high media profile and are now looking to recruit an interim Media Manager (maternity cover) join our PR and Corporate Communications Team to take the College’s reputation to the next level.
As Media Manager, you will oversee the RCGP’s small but busy 24/7 Press Office, leading a team of three to deal with multiple queries from national and local journalists daily. You will develop proactive and reactive media strategies, using high levels of judgement to balance and mitigate risk, raise the profile of the College across the UK and protect the reputation of the College and the GP profession.
You will also source, write, and produce articles for the College’s online membership magazine GP Frontline.
The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions, working environment - and a fantastic opportunity to take your CV and experience to a different level.
A full job description for the role is included in the Candidate Pack.
To apply, please click 'Quick Apply' and complete the application form.
The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
~ Building a sustainable future for general practice ~
Media Manager
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
NW1 2FB
£59,017.46 per year
Contract - Full-time
Posted yesterday
Closing date: 26/01/2026
Job reference: RCGP878
Documents
Candidate Pack - Media Manager FTC - Jan 2026.pdf
Media Manager
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
£59,017.46 per year
Media Manager
Job Introduction
We’re looking for an experienced, creative PR professional to join Diabetes UK’s Media Team, to lead the press activity for our policy and campaigning work.
Diabetes UK’s Media Team plays a vital role in helping make life better for people living with diabetes, and those at risk of developing the condition. We secure high-profile coverage in national, regional, consumer and trade press that highlights the diabetes crisis and the seriousness of diabetes. We tell the story of Diabetes UK’s pioneering research, campaign for improvements in diabetes care, and share the stories of those with lived experience of all types of diabetes.
As Media Manager you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team responsible for promoting our work across a range of areas, with a focus on policy and campaigns. You’ll also play a key role in our busy press office, working with national and trade media to provide expert comment and information.
For further information about the role please refer to the job description at the end of the page.
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Interview date: 16/02/2026
Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and a DBS check if applicable for this role.
To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required
to make click here
To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer click here
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@diabetes.org.uk
Package Description
We have some amazing benefits available which we are proud to be able to offer. We have a health cash plan available, early finish Fridays, access to an incredible Learning and Development offer, and much more. Please refer to the job description pack to find out more about what benefits you can access if you become an employee of Diabetes UK.
About the Company
For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.
With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.
We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.
We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.
But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Diabetes does not affect everyone equally and as a charity we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek to better reflect those we serve. This means we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates in our recruitment processes and particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at senior level, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds. It also means if you have a disability or long-term condition, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments you might need to take part in the process and succeed in the role, just let our HR team know via recruitment@diabetes.org.uk
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references and a DBS check if required.
Assistant Shop Manager - Thame
Salary£26,765 pro rata Hours30 hrs per week LocationThame, Oxfordshire
Join our team as an Assistant Shop Manager in Thame!
Are you passionate about the circular economy, charity retail, and making a positive impact on the community? We have an exciting opportunity for you to shine as an Assistant Shop Manager at our Thame store.
- Current store operating days are Monday – Saturday 9:00-5:00pm. The shop also takes part in occasional weekend events (including Sunday).
- This role is for 30 hours per week
- These hours are to be worked across 4 day(s), 7.5hrs per day (excl. 30 min break).
- To provide flexibility in the rota, the role holder must have availability over 6 operating days. One of these days must be a Saturday.
You can read the role specification here: Role-Specification-THM-ASM30-0126
What you'll do
- Shop Management:Deputise for the Shop Manager as required including being a key holder, keeping accurate records and ensuring normal standards are maintained in the managers absence.
- Drive Sales & Merchandising:Drive sales by managing stock donations, merchandise displays, and promoting our Gift Aid scheme.
- Customer Service:Deliver excellent customer service and respond professionally to enquiries
- Lead a Team:Support the Shop Manager to recruit, train, inspire and guide a dedicated team of volunteers
- Community Engagement:Build and nurture relationships with supporters and the local community.
- Maintain Excellence:Uphold high shop standards and adhere to our retail processes to support Sobell House Hospice’s mission.
Why you'll love working with us
- Growth & Development:Gain valuable leadership and retail management experience.
- Make a Difference:Your work will directly contribute to raising funds for Sobell House Hospice, helping us make a significant impact in the community.
- Collaborative Team:Join a passionate and motivated group dedicated to making a positive impact.
Our core values
- Continuous Improvement:We have a ‘growth mentality’. We embrace feedback and positive change and are continually looking for improved ways of working.
- Integrity:We are honest, transparent and accountable for our actions and outcomes.
- Collaboration:We believe together is better. Working with colleagues, partners and our community to achieve more.
- Impact:We aim to make a positive difference to the lives of others through our work.
- Compassion:We treat ourselves and others with kindness, respect, empathy and care
What we offer
- Generous Holiday Entitlement:36 days including 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata).
- Pension:7% employer contribution to help you secure your future.
- Sick Pay:Up to 6 weeks in any rolling 12 months after completing probation.
- Additional Benefits:Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Death in Service benefit, the Cycle to Work scheme and more
- Training and Development:We are keen to support individuals developing into roles and progressing through the organisation
If you’re ready to bring your passion, skills, and enthusiasm to our team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of something truly special at Sobell House Hospice.
Recruitment timeline
Shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis for all applications meeting the essential role criteria. This will continue until the vacancy has been successfully filled. Once we have an appointable candidate, the advert will close. Please complete all applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please tell us if you need us to make adjustments to help you attend the interview. We will pay reasonable expenses (capped at £50) where interviews are held face-to-face.
We will ask shortlisted candidates to bring proof of their right to work to the interview. Information on documents to bring for right to work checks can be found here.
Why are ...
Assistant Shop Manager (5999)
- Annual:14,018.92
- Location:Wickford Shop
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent
- Closing date:13 February 2026
Permanent
Part time 21 hours per week [over 7 days to include Sundays] with additional hours required to cover holidays
£14,018.92 pro rata
Location – Wickford Essex
We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our New Wickford Shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.
We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instill an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?
You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.
It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The Children’s Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.
The closing date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Friday 30th January onwards.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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- Annual:14,018.92
- Location:Wickford Shop
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent
- Closing date:13 February 2026
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🚁 Join Our Lifesaving Team 🚁
Assistant Manager
Full Job Description: CLICK HERE
📍 Location: Ashbourne
🕒 Hours: 16
Benefits: Benefits Summary
We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Manager to support the
If you’re looking for more than a job, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact to an organisation that is committed to saving lives every day, then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
What We Offer:
- Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
- Additional annual leave purchase options
- Enhanced sick pay
- Life assurance
- Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
- A supportive, purpose-driven team
- Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion,our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks, which provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and help to shape a more inclusive workplace. Want to find out more? Click here -EDI - The Air Ambulance Service
✨ What You’ll Be Doing:
- Assisting the Shop Manager in maintaining the day-to-day operation of the shop
- Planning and managing deliveries and collections
- Operating the agreed stock rotation system and pricing structure
- Ensuring an efficient back-room operation
- Delivery of budgeted sales targets and maximising profit
- Providing excellent customer service
- Creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers and the shop team
🚀 What We’re Looking For:
- Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.
- Proven experience in retail management or a similar customer-facing role.
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Collaborative approach to achieving departmental and wider organisational objectives.
- Flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure.
💛 What’s In It For You:
At TAAS, you’ll be part of a passionate and committed charity that’s making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork — and we’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture.
Whether it’s supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us save lives.
The Air Ambulance Service isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to build a meaningful career.
Click “Apply Now” and help us to keep our helicopters flying and continue saving lives.
Compliance Responsibilities
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:
- Health & Safety and Environment
- Safeguarding
- Data Protection
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Quality
You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors...
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
- 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 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, championing a team, and meeting people from all walks of life.
- The mind of a commercially savvy individual, who has good awareness of financial targets and measures, alongside proven IT skills.
- The ability to work flexibly to the needs of the store.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Thursday 29th January 2026.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- 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.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
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
- 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 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, championing a team, and meeting people from all walks of life.
- The mind of a commercially savvy individual, who has good awareness of financial targets and measures, alongside proven IT skills.
- The ability to work flexibly to the needs of the store.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Thursday 29th January 2026.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- 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.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
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
- 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 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, championing a team, and meeting people from all walks of life.
- The mind of a commercially savvy individual, who has good awareness of financial targets and measures, alongside proven IT skills.
- The ability to work flexibly to the needs of the store.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 28th January 2026.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- 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.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Assistant Shop Manager (Perth)
- locations
- Perth Shop (High Street)
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- time left to apply
- End Date: January 26, 2026 (12 days left to apply)
- job requisition id
- R032720
Endless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.
Retail Assistant Manager
£12.73 - £14.86 plus benefits
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Part time 22.5 hours per week (able to work weekends)
Location: Perth Shop
Closing date: 25th January 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.
You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
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Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
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Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
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Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
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Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
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Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
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Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.
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Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
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Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.
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There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.
What are you looking for?
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A working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
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Experience of working in a lively and vibrant environment.
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Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.
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Commercial awareness.
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The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
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Flexibility, our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.
What will I gain?
We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and fle...
Assistant Shop Manager
Overview
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ID
300400
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Salary
£12.21 per hour
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Type
Permanent - Part Time
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Location
Boston
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Hours
15 hours per week
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Closing Date
02/02/2026
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Downloadable Files
About the role
Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can be part of a fantastic team who deliver their very best at all times? Would you love to work for a charity where we believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential? If so, this could be the job for you!
Sense is currently recruiting for an Assistant Shop Manager to work 15 hours per week at our shop in Boston on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting time to join our team and work in our network of over 120 shops as we continue our exciting shop growth programme. We are looking for someone to lead and inspire an enthusiastic team, drive delivery of standards, operational and customer service excellence - all to maximize vital income generation for the charity.
Some key areas of ownership for the successful applicant include:
- Building, training and inspiring a great team of volunteers
- Delivering superb shop standards, offer and customer engagement
- Driving stock generation and community engagement
Each year, over four million people buy an item from us, so our shops play a pivotal role in raising brand awareness and income to make a difference to the lives of the people we support.
Key skills and experience:
- The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, creative, be a great communicator and positively committed to working in charity retail.
- Experience of inspiring a team to provide excellent customer service.
- An eye for detail that will ensure a safe, clean, and inviting environment for customers, staff, and volunteers.
- Experience of working in a retail environment or within a team leader position.
This position requires the applicant to be willing to work Bank Holidays and weekends as required and it is desirable that they have flexibility to work across 7 days of the week.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply:
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and w...
Assistant Shop Manager (Newcastle-Upon-Tyne)
- locations
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Grainger)
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- time left to apply
- End Date: January 26, 2026 (9 days left to apply)
- job requisition id
- R032780
Endless pre-loved items. A talented team. One clear purpose.
Retail Assistant Manager
£25,020 - £29,232 plus benefits
Reports to: Shop manager
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Grainger)
Closing date: 25th January 2026 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
Interview date: Interviews w/c 26th January
**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We’re looking for a motivated assistant shop manager to join Cancer Research UK’s trading team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.
You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
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Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
-
Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income.
-
Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
-
Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
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Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
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Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.
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Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
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Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.
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There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties of the role.
What are you looking for?
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A working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
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Experience of working in a lively and vibrant environment.
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Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.
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Commercial awareness.
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The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
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Flexibility, our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.
What will I gain?
We make sure you are supported by a generous salary and benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job w...
Assistant Shop Manager
Assistant Shop Manager
Sue Ryder Charity shop, Unit 1, Bretton Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8DN
37.5 Hours per week over 7 days
£12.56 per hour + rewards & Benefits
Be there when it matters.
Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin.
Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.
We have a much-loved presence on high streets across the country - with a range of innovative shops, including boutiques, vintage and retro shops, and large format stores. As a member of the retail team, you’ll be helping us inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. You will also be contributing to drive up the income that generates the vital funds necessary to keep our care and support services running.
We understand our people are our most important asset and work hard to make sure you feel valued and included as part of a team. In retail most work every weekend, our managers mainly work only 1 in 2. We don't expect our teams to work past 5.15 in most of our shops. The earliest we start is 8.45am. We have every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day off.
About you
Are you a proactive Assistant Shop Manager? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, come and be part of the team at our xxxx shop and contribute to the work we do across Sue Ryder!
You will have retail experience with the commercial awareness to deliver sales. You’ll have a positive attitude and good judgement to do the right thing. You will have proven team leadership skills and the ability to help lead a large team of volunteers. It is essential is that you enjoy engaging with people, you have a positive can-do attitude and a good understanding of financial and IT administration.
The key responsibilities include:
• As Assistant Shop Manager you will be using your skills and retail experience to help drive business, push sales and achieve targets.
• Help to lead a team to deliver great customer service to our donors and customers.
• Work with the local community to generate sufficient donated stock to drive sales.
• Help to recruit, train & retain a volunteer team, who'll look to you and the shop manager for leadership and guidance.
• Set high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring you and your teams health and safety is a priority.
• Help to manage effective stock processes to ensure your shop is well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock at all times.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in store campaigns to promote the brand and national fundraising initiatives.
• Help to manage an effective stock process through the Epos operation.
Minimum Essential Criteria
• Customer Service Experience
• Previous supervisory Experience
• KPI and target experience
• Cash Handling/Till work
• Basic IT skills (emails/instant messaging/video calls)
• Organisational Skills
• Lone working experience
Desirable Criteria
• High street retail/leisure/hospitality background
• charity retail
• Health & Safety knowledge
• Team Player
• Key holder/opening/closing
• Merchandising/Stock rotation
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
- Access to Employee support programme
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 28th January
Interview date: 4th February
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
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Assistant Shop Manager (5995)
- Annual:£24,700
- Location:Shirley Shop, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent
- Closing date:27 January 2026
Permanent
Location: The Children's Society Shop, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands
37 hours per week over Monday to Sunday
£24,700 per annum
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
- 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
- Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
- Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
- Free parking space at the shop
- Flexible working days depending on business needs
- Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Do you have retail experience and a flair for leadership? Are you a natural leader with a drive for results and a passion for making a difference?
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Assistant Shop Manager to support the delivery of income and our volunteer team in the Shirley shop. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to engage with the local community, support shape the shop’s future, and drive up income to support young people.
You’ll be responsible for supporting the Shop Manager to manage a brilliant team of volunteers, working together to turn donated goods into meaningful support for young people. You’ll lead and inspire existing volunteers, and attract, recruit and develop new ones to build a team that maximises the shop’s potential.
If you have retail experience and enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life, this could be the perfect role for you. If you're also passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We’re there for children, every step of the way.
We run over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.
Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
We look forward to receiving your application.
This vacancy closes 27th January 2026.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
IN2
- Annual:£24,700
- Location:Shirley Shop, United Kingdom
- Group:
- Vacancy type:permanent
- Closing date:27 January 2026
Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Salary: Up to £8,977.77 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:
To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.
About the retail team:
Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:
Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
Anonymised application form
Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
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