At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales, manage stock, create displays, and provide excellent customer service.
- Company: Join a charity shop aiming to revolutionise sustainable fashion while supporting end-of-life care.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, store discounts, and opportunities for exciting events.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace promoting equality and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while working in a fast-paced, stylish environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in customer service, passion for fashion, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Notting Hill
How would you like to be part of a team whose ambition is to become ‘London‘s answer to sustainable fashion’ whilst also making a difference to the lives of those facing life-limiting illness in the community? As an Assistant Manager at one of our charity shops you will play a key role in supporting the vital funding needed to support the free care provided by Royal Trinity Hospice. As the oldest hospice in the UK, we provide compassionate end of life care and support to patients and their families across seven London boroughs.
If you can drive sales from donated goods, manage the stockroom and shop floor, merchandise and create visual displays, engage with retail campaigns, provide fantastic customer service and promote the hospice, this could be the perfect fit for you.
Skills and experience
- Experience of working in a fast-paced customer focussed environment
- Experience of dealing with the public face to face and over the telephone
- Have a passion for fashion and sustainability
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Benefits of working at Trinity
- A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
- A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5%
- Occupational maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay enhanced above the statutory minimum
- Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
- Free eyesight tests for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
- 25% store discount in Trinity shops
- Life assurance cover
- Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
- Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Assistant Shop Manager - Notting Hill employer: Royal Trinity Hospice
Royal Trinity Hospice is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a flexible bank contract, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that values collaboration and personal growth, alongside opportunities to contribute directly to patient care. Located in a vibrant area, the role offers unique advantages such as hybrid working arrangements and the chance to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing lives.
