Assistant Shop Manager

Assistant Shop Manager

Location: Rotherham S65 1AJ

Salary: £22,425 – £25,300 per annum

The Hospice is a charity dedicated to the people of Rotherham, offering specialist palliative and end of life care to the community since 1996.

The Role

The Assistant Store Manager at the new Hospice Superstore plays a pivotal role in supporting the Store Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the shop and achieving sales and performance targets.

Reporting directly to the Store Manager, this role involves providing leadership and direction to the shop team, ensuring excellent customer service, and contributing to the overall success of the charity shop.

The Assistant Store Manager will assist in driving sales, managing stock, supervising volunteers, and maintaining a welcoming and organised shopping environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail supervisory or leadership role, preferably in a charity shop or similar setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with customers, staff, and volunteers in a positive and professional manner.
• Good organisational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to fluently communicate in multiple languages.

Benefits

• Holidays – A work-life balance is important for everyone, which is why they offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day s leave in every 5th year.
• A supportive & comfortable working environment – The Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another.
• Hassle-free parking at no cost – No one is more than a couple of minutes walk from the Hospice.
• Great meals & drinks – Because their culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, they cook for us too. Buy a lovely lunch with 50% off without even leaving the building.
• Reassurance – Whilst the here and now is important, they all think about the future. They offer employees a 6% pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which will pay 4x your annual salary should you die whilst working in their service.
• Training & development – Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager.
• Competitive Pay Enhancements – Join the team and benefit from a 25% pay enhancement for evening and weekend shifts, plus double pay for bank holidays.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, then please do not hesitate to apply.