Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity

• Northampton
  • £32,000 a year
  • Full-time
• Northampton
  • Part-time
• Northampton
  • Part-time
• Northampton
  • Part-time

Cynthia Spencer Hospice - Northampton

Cynthia Spencer Hospice - Northampton

About Cynthia Spencer

Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people living with life-limiting illnesses in West Northamptonshire. As Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity, we support the Hospice, ensuring they have the vital funds necessary to cover their care. With a newly appointed CEO we are on an exciting journey of raising additional funds for Hospice care.

About the role

We have very recently opened our very first Reuse Charity Shop at Sixfields in partnership with FCC Environment.

This is an exciting commercial venture for us, and we are now seeking an experienced and enthusiastic retail manager/leader to lead the team of paid staff and volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service, and to support our charitable aim.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your retail management skills with a role that supports sustainability and raises vital funds for our Hospice Charity.

Key responsibilities:

• Effectively manage day-to-day operations of the shop, including staffing, stock processing, receiving donations, merchandising and layout.
• Build effective relationships with FCC site management and our van driver.
• Achieve income and profitability targets and maximise financial contributions to the charity.
• Recruit, train and develop the team including the Assistant Manager.
• Maintain shop presentation, compliance, health & safety and brand/charity standards.
• Engage with the local community, build strong relationships and professionally represent the charity.

Skills and experience:

• Retail management experience with a track record of management responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, ability to work with and lead a team of staff and volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen, good organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage income targets with a strong target-driven approach.

What we offer:

• Meaningful work, supporting a valued cause.
• The opportunity to grow and develop within an organisation that is forward-thinking and innovative.
• Competitive salary/free onsite parking/opportunities for development.
• 25 days of annual leave pro-rata to start date and your birthday off.
• Be Part of Something Special: Join an organisation that values compassion, innovation, and community spirit.

To apply please submit with your CV and a Covering Letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to ruthbain@cynthiaspencer.co.uk by 20th November 2025. Please note we will review applications as they are received, and we may close the application process early at our discretion.

£32k

37.5 Hrs per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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