We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join our Londonderry Store NI, at Barnardo's, for 35 hours per week.
Retail | Lead with purpose. Deliver impact.
Are you a self-motivated, customer focused individual wanting to make a difference in children's lives? Or looking for career advancement, training and progression than Barnardo's is the right match for you.
Our stores are powered by generosity — from donors, customers and volunteers — and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for community, compassion and impact.
Interview Date:
Where a date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application. If you require a reasonable adjustment as part of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will discuss appropriate arrangements with you.
About the role
Are you a values driven retail leader who wants more than just hitting targets? As Store Manager, you'll lead a community hub that turns generosity into vital support for children, young people and families across the UK.
Ideal candidate must have:
- Ability to interpret, implement and advise on procedural guidance from line management and to issue appropriate instructions
- Ensuring the successful achievement of results through the effective planning and management of resources,
- The need to lead groups of people to work effectively together.
- Working within fashion retail, regarding floor layouts, merchandising, customer service. Making use of basic IT, administration and simple analysis of figures.
- Flexible approach to working hours
Some but not all key responsibilities are:
- Lead and develop Store Associates and volunteers, to maximise sales and profit
- while managing costs and budgets
- Encourage donations and manage the Gift Aid process to drive profits
- Maintain outstanding shop presentation and standards
- Deliver national and local fundraising campaigns
- Ensure compliance with financial, security, safeguarding and H&S procedures
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Corporate University
*T&C's apply based on contract
- Reference number:23487
- Job Title:Store Manager
- Location:Londonderry Branch
- Contract type:Permanent
- Hours:35
- Salary:£25,480.00 per annum plus £500 Hotspot Allowance
- Closing Date:9 August 2026
- Interview Date:TBC