At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team, maximise sales, and ensure top-notch customer service in our charity shop.
- Company: Join the Devon Air Ambulance team and make a difference in your community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, and support for personal development.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven organisation that truly impacts local lives.
- Qualifications: Retail experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Salary: £15,778.87 per annum pro rata (based on a FTE of £26,298.11 per annum)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week - flexible, but will include weekends and bank holidays
Location: Kingsbridge
THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity to come and work with us as part of our Retail Team, based at our Kingsbridge shop. We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join us 3 days per week. Working closely with the Shop Manager, you will play a key role in leading the team, maximising sales and ensuring that the highest level of customer service is consistently delivered.
Daily tasks may include:
- Providing cover for the Manager in their absence
- Supporting and guiding volunteers in the day to day running of the shop
- Stock control, sorting and rotation
- Displaying goods effectively, including creative displays and maintaining the shop's appearance
- Sorting and preparing unsaleable items for recycling or waste
- Facilitating and processing Gift Aid
THE CANDIDATE
We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated and has excellent interpersonal communication and customer care skills. Previous experience in retail and/or customer service environment is required with good problem-solving ability and a readiness for the ever-changing challenge that is charity retailing!
If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!
THE PACKAGE
£13.45 per Hour. As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 27 days with length of service
- Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Paid time off for fertility treatment
- Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions
- Counselling and financial wellbeing services
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 30th July 2026 at 9am. Interviews will be held at our Kingsbridge Shop on Tuesday 11th August 2026.
If you would like to find out more information about the role, or speak to one of the Retail team, please contact us.
Devon Air Ambulance are a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment journey. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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