Assistant Store Manager – Shepshed
Armstrongs Mill, 173 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Loughborough LE12 9NN
£15,624 per annum (£26,040 FTE)
22.5 hours per week (3 days out of 7 on a rota basis)
Lead with purpose. Support with passion. Help raise vital funds for local children and families.
Are you working in retail and ready for your next exciting challenge? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team, solving problems, and making a real impact in your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
As part of our growing retail portfolio, we opened our Furniture, Fashion and Donation Store in Shepshed earlier this year. This flagship-style store offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious retail professional to support its continued success.
About Rainbows
At Rainbows Children's Hospice, we provide specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care to more than 750 babies, children and young people with life‑limiting conditions across the East Midlands. We're here to brighten short lives and support families when they need us most.
About the Role
As Assistant Store Manager, you'll support the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the store, taking the lead when required. You'll help drive sales, maximise donations, deliver outstanding customer service, and ensure the store remains welcoming, professional and well‑presented.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the achievement of income and profit targets
- Assisting with promotional and seasonal campaigns
- Maximising donations and maintaining a consistent flow of saleable stock
- Promoting Gift Aid in line with targets and procedures
- Monitoring stock turnover and supporting furniture sourcing
- Contributing to the effective coordination of collection and delivery services
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Experience in a retail management environment
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and support a diverse team
- Confidence working towards financial targets and budgets
Desirable
- Experience of working with volunteers
What We Offer
- Blue Light Card eligibility and Company Shop membership
- Healthcare Cashback Plan
- Life Assurance
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holiday allowance
- Contributory or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing support and Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff events, away days and other informal benefits
For an informal discussion, please contact Ben Wright, Retail Area Manager, at Ben.Wright@rainbows.co.uk.
To apply, please click Apply Now and complete our online application form.
Please note: This role is subject to a Basic DBS check and pre‑employment screening, including five years' employment references. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Assistant Store Manager - Shepshed employer: Newark
Newark is an excellent employer, offering a rewarding opportunity for a Store Manager in Shepshed. With a strong focus on community impact, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises personal growth and development, alongside competitive benefits like a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme. Join us to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career in a dynamic retail environment.
