Job reference:001312

Salary:£13.45 per hour

Closing date:12/05/2026

Location:Blairgowrie

Employment type:Permanent

Hours Per Week:15

About Us

At Sense Scotland, we believe everyone deserves to be heard, valued, and included. We support people with complex communication needs and disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Our charity shops play a huge role in this by raising vital funds and creating welcoming community spaces.

With a network of shops across Scotland, we’re more than just a place to grab a bargain – we’re a place where kindness, sustainability, and community spirit come together.

About the role

We are looking for a Part Time Assistant Charity Shop Manager for our Blairgowrie store! This role is 15 hours per week (over 2 days) offering a great opportunity to make a real impact while maintaining work-life balance.

As an Assistant Shop Manager, you'll be supporting the shop manager to run one of our busy stores, assisting to lead a team of volunteers, ensuring everything runs smoothly. From sorting donations and creating eye-catching displays to providing a fantastic customer experience, you'll take pride in making your shop a great place to visit.

You’ll drive sales, inspire the team, create a welcoming space for all and ensure every donation goes towards making a real difference for the people we support.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. If you’re passionate about retail, love working with people, and want a job with purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

About you

We’re looking for someone with a passion for retail and a strong sense of community. You’ll be a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with people from all walks of life. To succeed in this role, you will:

• Use your sales expertise to maximise profit, hitting targets, and managing budgets.
• Have a flair for visual merchandising, ensuring the shop is attractive, well-organised, and drives commercial success.
• Deliver excellent customer service, providing a welcoming and positive experience for every visitor.
• Be an inspiring leader, motivating volunteers and getting the best out of your team to achieve collective goals.
• Have knowledge and experience of cash handling, including managing financial processes accurately.
• Be flexible with working hours, adapting to meet customer needs and shop opening times.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and time-management skills, ensuring the smooth running of the store

If you're ready to use your skills to help us, make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Working for us

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. Our full list of benefits can be found here.

Please note:

We do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.