Shop Manager

Salary: £27,060.80 per year (40 hours a week)

Do you love retail and animals?

Would you like a role where your work directly helps animals feel safe, caredforand loved?

At
Margaret Green Animal Rescue
, every item sold in our charity shops helps fund rescue, care and enrichment for animals who need a second chance. Our Winton shop is a vital part of this work, and we’re looking for a kind, confident and hands‑on Shop Manager
to lead it.

This role is about
leading people, running a great shop and making a difference.

You’llcreate a welcoming, well‑organised shop that customers love to visit, volunteers feel proud to work in, and that raises vital funds for animals in our care.

• Leading the day‑to‑day running of the Wareham shop, ensuring it opens, trades and closes smoothly
• Managing,supporting and motivating a team of volunteers, helping them feel confident, valued and involved
• Recruiting and training new volunteers, making sure they receive a warm welcome and ongoing support
• Sorting,pricing and merchandising donated stock, using your retail judgement to maximise income
• Monitoring sales and targets, and taking practical action to improve performance
• Delivering excellent customer service, creating a friendly and welcoming experience for every visitor
• Ensuring high standards of presentation, cleanliness and safety throughout the shop
• Handling cash,banking and paperwork accurately, in line with charity procedures
• Following health & safety, safeguarding and charity retail policies
• Building positive relationships in the local community and supporting fundraising activity.

• Enjoy leading and supporting people
• Have experience in retail (supervisory or management experience is ideal, but not essential)
• Are organised, reliable and happy to be hands‑on
• Have a good eye for stock, value and presentation
• Care deeply about animal welfare and the work of charities
• Enjoy being part of your local community.

Experience working with volunteers or in charity retail is a bonus, but not essential — we’re looking for the right attitude and heart.

• Every sale helps an animal in need
• You’ll be part of a supportive, caring and values‑led organisation
• Your work will have real meaning and impact
• You’ll be trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.

If you’re looking for a role where your retail skills, leadership and compassion come together, we’d love to hear from you.

This position is full-time at 40 hours per week, across 5 days (Monday – Sunday).