Emmaus Oxford is recruiting a Deputy Store Manager will help the Social Enterprise Manager coordinate and supervise all activities associated with efficient, effective and profitable operation of our business, and any other outlets opened, in compliance with the Emmaus ethos, mission, strategic aims, organisational objectives, policies and procedures. A fundamental aspect of the job will involve being highly skilled at managing, working with, and delegating to our Companions and volunteers.
Emmaus Oxford opened in 2009 and operates from a large property at 171 Oxford Road, Cowley, accommodating 24 companions. Two nearby houses are being converted into Move-on Houses, adding 8 more beds by summer 2026.
Our social enterprise includes a large retail store at 242 Barns Road, an online business based at Templars Square, and a house clearance service.
We aim to expand learning, development, and move-on opportunities, helping more companions move into employment and long-term housing. Plans include adding a dedicated Move-on Worker to the team. Our Learning & Development programme, led by an experienced manager, supports companions in setting goals and building meaningful careers.
A team of Progression Workers and a Counsellor provide personal support, while the social enterprise is run by a Social Enterprise Manager, two Deputies, and Drivers. Emmaus Oxford receives no government funding; income comes from trading, fundraising, and rental income (mainly through housing benefit).
The Deputy store Manager will work weekends alongside the Social Enterprise Manager and another Deputy Manager, overseeing the day-to-day running of the Barns Road store and other commercial sites. They will supervise and support companions and volunteers involved in retail, collections, and deliveries—ensuring effective induction, training, and skill development.
Responsibilities include maintaining safe, efficient operations; managing budgets and expenditure; ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards; and upholding Emmaus values. The role also involves delivering training, coordinating with other Deputy Managers on logistics, and providing cover as needed for absences or holidays.
Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting people affected by homelessness and social exclusion. There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales. Collectively, the Emmaus Federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.
To apply please send your completed application form, along with a supporting statement showing: ‘why you want the job & what you will bring to the team’ helentaylor@c2recruitment.com
Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form. CVs and posted applications will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 9:00am on 2nd February 2026. Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview in person.
Emmaus Oxford provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience