Shop Manager in Ashton-under-Lyne

This is a Permanent, Full time vacancy that will close in 10 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

• Do you want to work for a company that has been named in TheUK's Top 25 Best Large Company to work for and Charity's Top 5 Best Organisation to work for by Best Companies Ltd?
• Do you want to work for a company, that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders and the planet, and is the current recipient of the prestigious Charity Retailer of the Year award?
• Do you want to work for a company that is different, exciting, innovative and extremely successful within the charity retail market?
• Would you like to have some amazing benefits such as a virtual GP service, fantastic pension scheme and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays?
• Do you need a new challenge that not only helps you to develop your skills, but is integral to the community?
• Did we mention, there is no evening or Sunday working too?!
• Our managers lead from the front and take their colleagues and customers on an amazing journey!
• Do you have excellent customer service skills, innovative ideas, are dynamic by nature and want the autonomy of running your very own shop?

As the Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the shop. Customer service is our priority, from dealing with donors and customers to making sure the shop is welcoming and inviting. In addition to this you will be expected to ensure that the donations are prepared and sorted ready for the shop floor. This role will involve a significant amount of manual handling.

In addition to a number of paid employees you must be able to recruit and maintain a bank of skilled and general volunteers who will be able to collect and sort and prepare donations for sale as well as give our customers the service that they deserve.

This role will also include establishing links with local businesses, Salvation Army Corps and individuals within the community, not only to provide donations but who can volunteer time to offer skills and train other people.

All key responsibilities and desirable skills can be found on the Job Description when you apply.

If you :

• Are resilient, supportive, caring, hands on and enthusiastic
• Possess a positive attitude in delivering exceptional customer service
• Take pride in everything that you do in order to maintain the high standards that we promise to our colleagues, stakeholders and ourselves
• Have a dynamic leadership style with an appetite for success
• Have a passion for developing people
• Possess fantastic ideas for partnerships to deliver re-use and repair services with the local connections and knowledge to make them happen
• Have a keen interest in the environment and sustainability
• Have an engaging personality, the desire to succeed and be the best you can be

THEN SALVATION ARMY TRADING COMPANY LTD WANTS YOU!

All Shop Managers will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.

Company Benefits

• Annual Leave – Starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, with the ability to buy an extra week.
• Virtual GP Service – Phone consultations available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days and video consultations from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
• Excellent Pension Scheme – Defined Contribution Scheme, with the company doubling your contributions, up to 6%, and giving you Life Assurance of 3 × your normal salary.
• Company Sick Pay – Paid from the end of your probation period and increases during your employment with us.
• Discounts – All colleagues are entitled to a 25% discount of all original, full priced products sold by SATCoL.
• Wellbeing Commitment – We are committed to the wellbeing of our teams as our single most important issue.

SATCoL offer many more fantastic benefits, please see attachment for details.

Registered Company no. 2605817
The Salvation Army registered charity 214779 and in Scotland no. SC009359