At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to drive sales and create an amazing shopping experience.
- Company: Join Rainbows, a charity making a real difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 27 days holiday, healthcare cashback, and fun events.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to launch a new store and inspire a passionate team.
- Why this job: Be part of something bigger while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Retail management experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27480 - 27480 £ per year.
Location: Armstrongs Mill, 173 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Loughborough LE12 9NN
Salary: £27,480 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis
Interviews will be held on 29 July at Rainbows Hospice, Loughborough.
What you'll be doing
As Store Manager, you'll take ownership of the store's performance, leading a team of staff and volunteers to maximise income, create an outstanding customer experience, and support the vital work of Rainbows. You’ll:
- Drive sales, profitability and store performance through effective commercial management.
- Lead, inspire and develop a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
- Maximise donations and Gift Aid income.
- Ensure a constant flow of high‑quality stock across furniture, fashion and homeware.
- Work closely with the Furniture Delivery Service Manager to oversee collections and deliveries.
- Collaborate with the E‑commerce Manager to grow online sales through platforms such as eBay and Depop.
- Create a welcoming, professional and engaging shopping environment for customers and supporters.
Further responsibilities can be found in the Job Description.
What we're looking for
We're seeking a confident and motivated retail professional who can bring strong leadership, commercial awareness and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
Essential
- Experience within a retail management environment
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Strong customer service focus and the ability to maintain high standards
- Experience managing and motivating diverse teams
- Experience recruiting, training and supporting volunteers
- Confidence managing budgets and working towards financial targets
Desirable
- Experience managing a store or department within a furniture and/or fashion retail setting
- Experience working with or managing van drivers and delivery operations
Why join Rainbows?
This is more than a retail management role. Every item sold, every donation received, and every supporter welcomed helps fund care for local babies, children and young people with serious and terminal illnesses. In return, you'll have the opportunity to launch and lead an exciting new store, develop a passionate team, and be part of an organisation making a genuine difference every day.
Our Benefits include:
- Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
- Healthcare Cashback plan.
- Life Assurance.
- 27 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role.
- Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Free access to an employee assistance programme
- Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Unofficial benefits: Fun events, All staff away days, Guest visitors
Additional Information
This role is subject to a Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre‑employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
