Shop Manager in Buckingham

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Looking for a retail role that’s more than just a job?

Fancy being part of something that truly saves lives every day?

We’re on the lookout for a creative, motivated, and customer‑focused Shop Manager to join the team in our new Buckingham Shop.

Location

Buckingham, MK18 1EN

Hours

Full time, 40 Hours

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
• A supportive, purpose‑driven team
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• 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 shape a more inclusive workplace.

What You’ll Be Doing

To lead and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the shop ensuring income targets are met in line with our organisational objectives.

The shop manager will motivate and manage a diverse team including volunteers, ensuring excellent customer service is delivered whilst maintaining high standards of presentation and efficient stock rotation.

• What We’re Looking For
• Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.
• Collaborative approach to achieving departmental and wider organisational objectives.
• Passion for the work that TAAS does.
• A flexible approach to allow adaptability to the changing needs of the organisation.
• Proven experience in retail management or a similar customer‑facing role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends and occasional additional hours as required.
• Time‑management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to multi‑task and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and work to fixed deadlines.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure.
• What’s In It For You

At TAAS, you’ll be part of a passionate and committed charity that’s making a real difference every day.

We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork—and we’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture.

Whether it’s supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us save lives.

Compliance Responsibilities

In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:

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

You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.

The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected, and diversity is valued.

Recruitment, employment and development are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.

As an organisation, TAAS is 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, patients, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact.

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 operates a safer recruitment process, as part of our safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.

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