At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team, drive sales, and manage shop operations in a retail environment.
- Company: Join ellenor, a compassionate hospice charity making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, pension options, and professional development.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for growth in a meaningful role.
- Why this job: Make an impact while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Retail management experience and strong team leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 19880 - 19880 £ per year.
Hours: 30 hours per week, 4 days per week, Monday to Sunday
Salary: £19,880.80 per annum
Location: Dartford High Street
Application deadline: 28 August 2026
Interviews will be conducted on: 14 September 2026
About the role
Do you have great customer service, a friendly and approachable manner and retail experience? If so, we are looking for someone just like you! As an Assistant Manager, you’ll have a background experience in the retail environment. You will work alongside the Shop Manager to manage staff and volunteers, drive sales to achieve targets and assist in recruitment, training, cash management and managing volunteers.
ellenor is a hospice charity based in Gravesend, providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and are committed to providing high-quality services with compassion, dignity and care.
We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance programme, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance and much more.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Collaborating with the Retail Cluster Manager and Head of Retail to run the shop
- Ensure your team is delivering as per the strategic plan and in line with company policies and procedures
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of the shop
- Oversee retail property management matters, ensuring compliance and maintenance of property databases.
Essential requirements for the role:
- Proven experience in managing, supporting and resourcing a team through setting and monitoring objectives and targets
- Proven experience in managing budgets
- A good understanding of retail management and the challenges of working within the voluntary sector.
UK Immigration: ellenor is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you need to check if you need to declare a conviction to us you may check this online.
Assistant Manager – Dartford employer: Ellenor Lions
At ellenor, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in the heart of Dartford. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our professional development opportunities and comprehensive benefits package, which includes a generous annual leave allowance and access to an employee assistance programme. Join us in making a meaningful impact within the community while enjoying a fulfilling career in retail management.
