Are you a skilled Shop Manager ready to take on a new exciting opportunity? Do you thrive in a team‑focused environment, enjoy problem‑solving, and want to make a real difference? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end‑of‑life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life‑limiting conditions and terminal illnesses as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
We’re looking for a motivated and capable Shop Manager to lead this new venture.
Location: Kirk Gate, Newark NG24 1AD
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis
About The Role
You’ll be responsible for driving income and profit by managing the store’s operations, managing staff and volunteers, stock and premises. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the success of a new venture while supporting the vital work of Rainbows.
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Drive store performance and profitability by effectively managing sales, stock, and promotions
- Maximise donations and Gift Aid contributions
- Ensure a consistent flow of fresh, saleable stock
- Lead and motivate your team, collaborating with the E‑commerce Manager to grow online sales via platforms like eBay and Depop
- Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description
Essential Requirements
- Experience in a retail management environment
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to implement agreed standards of service in the store
- Ability to manage a diverse team with varying skill sets
- Experience in recruiting, training, and motivating volunteersli>
- Confidence in working towards financial targets and managing budgets
Desirable Requirements
- Previous success in managing a retail outlet.
- Experience of working with and supporting volunteers.
- Working knowledge of risk assessments.
- Experience of volunteering.
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
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.
Contact Details:
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People Recruitment Team
