Assistant Shop Manager - Sunday Only - Towcester
Are you passionate about retail and ready for a fresh challenge where you can make a real difference in the community?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Shop Manager to join our retail team on Sundays, supporting the Shop Manager in the operation of our charity shop in Towcester and inspiring volunteers and customers alike.
What you’ll do:
✅ Assisting in the daily operation and performance of the shop to meet sales targets and KPIs
✅ Supporting with stock processing, pricing, merchandising, and maintaining a clean, well-presented retail space
✅ Ensuring a high standard of customer service at all times
✅ Supporting and supervising a team of dedicated volunteers, helping with their recruitment, training, and coordination
✅ Managing rotas and delegating daily tasks in collaboration with the Shop Manager
✅ Handling cash, banking, and financial records in line with charity procedures
✅ Acting as a key holder, opening and closing the shop, and overseeing operations in the Manager’s absence
✅ Ensuring the shop complies with all health, safety, and security policies
✅ Promoting the charity’s values and fundraising initiatives in the local community
What you’ll need:
- Experience in a retail environment, ideally in a supervisory or team leader role
- Friendly, approachable, and able to lead and motivate a team
- Great customer service and communication skills
- Organised and confident handling money, stock, and shop operations
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment
- A commitment to the values and mission of the charity sector
- Flexibility to work weekends and cover shifts as needed, including in other nearby shops