At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the online sales operation and support charity initiatives through eBay and social media.
- Company: Join the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Retail Team making a difference in your community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for online retail with meaningful work that supports local patients and families.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail, strong IT skills, and a knack for motivating teams.
The predicted salary is between 31504 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Online Sales site on Gatehouse Way, Aylesbury
Hours: 40 hours (5 days a week). The hours will primarily be worked Monday – Friday, but the role may require some weekend and evening working.
Salary: £27,617.57 per annum
Closing date: Friday 31st July. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as we will withdraw the advert when we have sufficient suitable candidates to shortlist for interview.
You can make a real difference to people in your local community by joining the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Retail Team. Our shops are the face of the Charity, seeing supporters and raising vital funds to support local patients and their families, every single day on high streets, retail parks, and a farm all across Buckinghamshire and its borders.
We have a fabulous opportunity for you to bring your enthusiasm and love for preloved product to an ethical and sustainable industry with our Online Sales Team.
What will I be doing?
To work alongside the Online Sales Manager to lead the day-to‑day operation of Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity’s online retail business, ensuring high standards of operational performance, customer service, compliance, and volunteer support across all areas of the online sales operation. Working collaboratively with the Online Sales Manager, staff, and volunteers, the Online Sales Deputy Manager will support the delivery and continued growth of the charity’s online retail offer across eBay, Vinted, live selling channels, social media, and other online marketplaces. In the absence of the Online Sales Manager, the postholder will assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of the online sales operation, ensuring the smooth running of the department, maximising income, and positively promoting the aims and values of Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity at all times.
You will have responsibility for:
- Work closely and collaboratively with the Online Sales Manager, staff, and volunteer team to develop and maximise the performance of the charity’s online sales operation across eBay and other online marketplaces. This includes ensuring the effective storage, processing, listing, packing, and dispatch of donated goods.
- Support the Online Sales Manager by leading the day-to-day management of the charity’s eBay shop, ensuring a standard of excellence is maintained at all times with regard to customer service, listing quality, and order fulfilment.
- Ensure donated goods are researched, photographed, and listed to an exceptional standard, using accurate descriptions, high-quality photography, and search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques to maximise visibility, customer engagement, and sales performance.
- Assist in achieving the agreed income targets for sales and Gift Aid.
- Support the recruitment, induction, training, and retention of online sales volunteers, promoting a happy and productive working environment for the volunteers.
About You
- Experience of working as part of a team to achieve sales targets in a retail or online retail environment, with the ability to motivate, support, and provide day-to-day leadership to colleagues and volunteers.
- Strong IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in the use of online sales platforms, AI tools, social media, and online retail software.
- Experience of applying SEO techniques within online selling to optimise listings, improve visibility, and maximise sales performance.
- Demonstrable organisational, customer service, and stock management skills.
- Good level of literacy and numeracy, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
About Us
In joining our friendly, positive and ambitious retail team, you’ll be rewarded with an interesting role, a competitive salary, a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance. Ultimately you will be raising money to support the best hospice care for local people. So if you want a career that also makes a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!
For You
- Workplace pension – up to 6% ER contribution
- 163 hours holiday plus statutory holidays pro rata (equivalent to 6.75 weeks)
- Generous company sick pay allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling)
- Smart Health & well-being services (including access to online GP)
- Life assurance policy
- Membership of the Blue Light scheme, offering a wide range of discounts
How to Apply
Please read the full job description and requirements and send your CV or our application form together with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to recruitment@fnhospice.org.uk
Online Sales Deputy Manager in Aylesbury employer: Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity
Joining the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Retail Team as an Online Sales Deputy Manager offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your local community while working in a supportive and friendly environment. With a focus on employee well-being, the charity provides generous benefits including a competitive salary, extensive holiday allowance, and access to health services, all while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth among staff and volunteers. This role not only allows you to lead and innovate in online retail but also contributes directly to providing vital hospice care for local patients and their families.
Contact Details:
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Recruitment Team
