Assistant Store Manager - Daventry
15 hour per week (2 days out of 7 on a rota basis) | £10,000 per annum (pro rata) | Daventry
Support our retail team and help fund vital care for children and families.
Do you have retail experience, a commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to support a diverse team? We are looking for a customer-focused Assistant Store Manager to join our Daventry shop, helping to achieve strong retail results while raising vital funds for Rainbows.
About Rainbows
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-shortening conditions and terminal illnesses across the East Midlands. Simply put, we're here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
Our retail shops play a vital role in funding this care. With government funding covering only seven weeks of our annual costs, the dedication of our fundraisers and retail teams helps fund the remaining 45 weeks each year.
About the Role
As Assistant Store Manager, you will support the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of our Daventry shop and deputise in their absence. Through the effective management of staff, volunteers, premises and stock, you will help achieve agreed income and profit targets, maximise donations and deliver excellent customer service. You will also help maintain a welcoming, professional and well-presented shop for customers, donors and volunteers.
Location
Rainbows Shop, 4 Foundry Walk, Daventry, NN11 4PN
Hours & Salary
- 15 hours per week
- £10,000 per annum (£25,000 full time equivalent)
- Hours will be worked flexibly across a rota, so you'll need to be able to work different days and times in line with the needs of the service.
What you'll be doing
- Supporting the achievement of income and profit targets
- Managing, training and supporting our dedicated volunteers, whose time, commitment and hard work are vital to keeping the shop running, and ensuring they feel valued and appreciated as part of the team
- 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.
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.
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Assistant Shop Manager (Daventry) employer: Rainbows
At Rainbows Children's Hospice, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the dedication of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, offering numerous opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. Located in the heart of the East Midlands, our hospice provides a unique environment where you can contribute to a compassionate mission while enjoying a fulfilling career.
