Assistant Charity Shop Manager

Please note this is a permanent position

Working hours: 15 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Redditch Corp Salvation Army operates a busy charity shop, which works to meet the needs of the local community and to raise funds for the work of the Salvation Army in the local area. We are looking to appoint an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our team, who will help oversee the safe and effective management of the shop and will work to further the mission of The Salvation Army.

Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities will include ensuring the highest standards of customer care, managing the daily operation of the shop including stock management and shop appearance, managing the security and accounting of cash, health and safety issues, administrative tasks, and the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a retail environment and in managing volunteers and staff
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills
• An ability to work on their own initiative and in a team
• A commitment to the values, aims and ethos of The Salvation Army

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK.

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.  

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme