Assistant Shop Manager
Martin House Children's Hospice
- Wetherby, West Yorkshire
- £12.71 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 12 hours ago
Martin House provides free specialist palliative care to babies, children and young people with complex and life-shortening conditions. Families from across West, North and East Yorkshire have access to our care 24/7, 365 days a year, including specialist doctors. Every year we care for more than 550 families, at the hospice, in hospital and in families' own homes, as well as supporting around 200 bereaved family members.
We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic person to run our fabulous shop in Wetherby. You will have experience of working with a diverse range of people and be excited about generating funds for your local children's hospice. You will be supportive of your shop manager and help to lead the team with positivity and enthusiasm.
Our ideal candidate will be dedicated and compassionate and deliver high standards in everything they do. They will be committed to Martin House's values of Excellence, Respect, Integrity and Compassion. They will want to work in a well-established, award-winning charity retail team, raising funds to support our children, young people, and their families from the time of their referral through to end-of-life care. They will understand the importance of creating a community hub within our charity shops, and be able to provide a safe, inclusive environment from which to generate revenue for our hospice. They will be flexible with their time, as opportunities to cover annual leave and other absences will be available over the business year.
Martin House places families at the heart of all that we do and this is reflected in the amazing benefits we offer our valued team members.
- Annual leave - eight weeks per year, including bank holidays
- Sick pay - six months full pay and six months half pay following successful completion of probationary period
- Recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme and up to 10 per cent contributory AVIVA scheme
- Enhanced maternity and partners leave to exceed the NHS entitlement
- Health and wellbeing programme including access to free of charge Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families
- Accredited Menopause and Mindful employer
- Life insurance - two times annual salary
The closing date for applications is noon on 05.08.2026.
Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a DBS via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.
Job Overview
- Internal reference: ASM Wetherby
- Closing date: 05/08/2026
- Location: Wetherby
- Hours per week: 7.5
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
Assistant Shop Manager in Linton employer: Martin House Childrens Hospice
At Martin House Children's Hospice, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to providing compassionate care in a supportive environment. Our team-oriented culture fosters professional growth and development, offering numerous training opportunities to enhance your skills in paediatric palliative care. Located in a serene setting, we provide a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, ensuring that every day is rewarding and fulfilling.
Contact Details:
Martin House Childrens Hospice Recruitment Team
