Assistant Shop Manager

Join our team as an Assistant Shop Manager in Thame!

Are you passionate about the circular economy, charity retail, and making a positive impact on the community? We have an exciting opportunity for you to shine as an Assistant Shop Manager at our Thame store.

• Current store operating days are Monday – Saturday 9:00-5:00pm. The shop also takes part in occasional weekend events (including Sunday).
• This role is for 30 hours per week
• These hours are to be worked across 4 day(s), 7.5hrs per day (excl. 30 min break).
• To provide flexibility in the rota, the role holder must have availability over 6 operating days. One of these days must be a Saturday.
• Shop Management
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  Deputise for the Shop Manager as required including being a key holder, keeping accurate records and ensuring normal standards are maintained in the manager’s absence.
• Drive Sales & Merchandising
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  Drive sales by managing stock donations, merchandise displays, and promoting our Gift Aid scheme.
• Customer Service
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  Deliver excellent customer service and respond professionally to enquiries.
• Lead a Team
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  Support the Shop Manager to recruit, train, inspire and guide a dedicated team of volunteers.
• Community Engagement
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  Build and nurture relationships with supporters and the local community.
• Maintain Excellence
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  Uphold high shop standards and adhere to our retail processes to support Sobell House Hospice’s mission.

Please click the button below and complete the application form to apply for this job.

Sobell House Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder will be required to undergo identity checks including a DBS check before taking up the role.

Our aim is to provide care at the heart of our community, and we can do this best when our staff truly reflects that community. To ensure that we represent and support everyone, we welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and with differing experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other aspect of a person’s background.

We support flexible working where possible and welcome applications from people who need or want to work on a part-time basis and who might be interested in a job share.

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