Store Manager

Are you a fashion-conscious dog lover who makes things happen?

We are looking for a commercially minded Store Manager for our new charity store in Wells to help us create a hub of sustainable fashion and a place for dog lovers in your community.

This role is part time working 30 hours per week.

What does this role do?

As Store Manager, you'll:

build and inspire a team of volunteers to deliver excellent customer service,
maximise shop profit through achieving or exceeding budgeted sales targets, leading on pricing of items for sale according to guidelines,
maintain high levels of shop presentation through effective merchandising, using commercial decision making to drive the best use of space available,
use marketing skills to request quality stock,
provide leadership and line management to volunteers and members of staff.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you'll need some retail experience along with strong team and budgetary management skills. You'll be an engaging, inspiring leader who has the ability to drive sales through commercial awareness and excellent customer service.

What does this team do?

Our Retail department is a growing network of 33 charity shops, fuelled by a burning passion for animal welfare and positive change, allowing us to raise funds that make a difference in the lives of countless dogs and their devoted owners across the UK.

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

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To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at

jobs@dogstrust.org.uk. We're here to support you every step of the way.