Duty Manager
Application deadline: 22nd October
Job details
We are recruiting for a Duty Manager for our new Manningtree shop. This is a retail shop, donation centre and cafe.
The role is for 30 hours per week, with the possibility of being full time, working on a rota basis that will include weekends.
Key priorities:
- Provide visible shift leadership, guidance and support to paid staff and volunteers across the site.
- Support and lead when the Retail, Cafe and Donation Centre Site Manager is absent in the day-to-day operation of the Manningtree shop and café, including contributing to agreed income, Gift Aid and performance objectives.
- Create an excellent customer, donor and cafe experience through service, shop and cafe presentation, stock availability, food and drink quality, workshops and local relevance.
- Responsible for ensuring the efficient receipt, sorting, safe storage, control and movement of donated stock, working closely with the Donation Centre, the logistic team and other shops.
- Ensure the shop and cafe follow all current approved policies, procedures, SOPs, food and food-/product-safety controls and mandatory training requirements.
- Run the cafe safely and efficiently, including food hygiene, allergen controls, stock ordering, waste reduction, cleaning, cash handling and customer service, with training provided for the role.
- Promote the shop through suitable local content and community activity within brand, social media, consent and approval requirements.
- Protect St Helena’s people, donated goods, assets, charitable funds, information and reputation.
Salary
£20,611.37 per annum
Hours
30 hours per week
Location
Manningtree
What we’re looking for
Our ideal candiate will possess the following skills and experience:
- Customer Focus – builds positive relationships with customers, donors and volunteers, ensuring everyone feels welcomed, valued and appreciated.
- Leadership and Team Development – leads by example, encouraging and supporting others to give their best while creating a positive, inclusive team environment.
- Organised and Reliable – Take pride in maintaining high standards, managing priorities effectively and ensuring the shop operates efficiently and safely.
- Proactive and Resilient – approaches challenges with a positive attitude, uses initiative to find solutions and remains calm and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Retail Management Experience
- To run an efficient and effective shop to maximise profits from the sale of donated stock for St Helena.
- To support the paid and volunteer team by providing communication, leadership, training, support, guidance, and direction to their efforts.
- The ability to visual merchandise and create strong showroom.
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Duty Manager employer: St. Helena Hospice Ltd
St Helena Hospice is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, where creativity and innovation are encouraged. Employees benefit from meaningful work that directly impacts the community, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, the hospice offers a unique chance to contribute to life-changing initiatives while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.