Assistant Shop Manager in Daventry

We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Shop Manager to support our Daventry Homeware Shop.

If you’re looking for more than a job, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact to an organisation that is committed to saving lives every day, then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

What We Offer:

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
• A supportive, purpose-driven team
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks, which provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and help to shape a more inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Shop Manager in maintaining the day-to-day operation of the shop
• Planning and managing deliveries and collections
• Operating the agreed stock rotation system and pricing structure
• Ensuring an efficient back-room operation
• Delivery of budgeted sales targets and maximising profit
• Creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers and the shop team

What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.
• Proven experience in retail management or a similar customer-facing role.
• Excellent customer service abilities
• Flexibility to work weekends and occasional additional hours as required
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Collaborative approach to achieving departmental and wider organisational objectives.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Health & Safety and Environment
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality

The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.

As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.