Assistant Manager in Taunton

This is a Permanent, Full time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.

Do you want to work for the UK’s leading textile, recycling and clothing collection company, that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders and the planet, whilst offering 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? If you want to make a difference, be valued for your work and create a productive and happy environment for your colleagues, then look no further! Did we mention, there is no evening or Sunday working too?

Do you have excellent customer service skills, innovative ideas, are dynamic by nature and want the challenge of helping to run a large-scale shop and Donation Centre, whilst being supported by an organisation that is at the top of their game within the charity retail market? If this is you, read on!

As the Assistant Manager you will be supporting the manager in the day to day running of all areas of the business. This will include receiving donations, organising collections from private houses and other locations, processing and delivering them to local SA shops, selling on the premises or redistributing. We will also offer a repair and reuse service to the community, which helps divert as many unwanted goods away from landfill where practical. This is a very 'hands on' role and you will be expected to respond to queries raised by customers, head office and the team. On a regular basis you will have responsibility for opening and closing the centre and be involved in the ongoing recruitment and training of volunteers and staff.

Who we’re looking for:

• Are resilient, supportive, caring, hands on and enthusiastic
• Possess a positive attitude in delivering exceptional customer service
• Want to make a positive change
• Take pride in everything that you do in order to maintain the high standards that we promise to our colleagues, stakeholders and ourselves
• Are adaptable; able to think on your feet
• Have a passion for developing people
• 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!

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: Our colleagues are our most important asset, and we are committed to the wellbeing of our teams being our single most important issue.
• Additional benefits: Please see attachment for details.

Why join Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL)?

Be part of a continually developing and growing company who works tirelessly to help fund The Salvation Army’s vital work with vulnerable people in the UK by raising money. Work for a company that cares for its colleagues, stakeholders, community and environment and encourages reuse and recycling through over 240 charity shops and donation centres, and a network of around 8,000 clothing banks. We are at the forefront of textile reuse and recycling, and we work closely with our key partners, including some of the biggest retail and online brands. With the support of the British public, we have raised over £80 million over the past 10 years to help the work of The Salvation Army. We have a strong and positive culture, led by our values ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Equality’ and our core purpose of ‘enabling mission and providing resource to help the work of The Salvation Army’. We truly CARE. We believe in empowering people; therefore, our roles offer lots of independence. Whether you are part of our front‑line collections team or our central support function, we encourage autonomy and embrace new ideas. Whatever our colleagues’ workplace aspirations, SATCoL supports them at all levels to grow and succeed, believing in internal development and promoting from within wherever possible. We value every colleague, no matter what department or role you work in. Inclusivity underpins our strong team ethic and allows for collaborative working to help one another be successful. We offer a wide variety of opportunities that offer a range of exciting challenges and new experiences, where no two days are the same.