Assistant Shop Manager - Ipswich

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Job Summary

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Ipswich Shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Can assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and work closely with staff and volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.
• You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our front line work.

Key Requirements

• Are you self‑motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop?
• Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role? Ideally we will be looking for someone who has a passion for eBay as working with online sales will form part of this role.
• You have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.
• You are friendly and positive in your approach and can instill energy to those around you.
• You have the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around you.
• Can work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best.

Employment Details

• Contract: Permanent
• Type: Part‑time, 28 hours per week (over 7 days to include Sundays and Bank Holidays)
• Salary: £18,691.89 pro rata
• Location: Ipswich

Benefits

• 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
• Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Legal & Safety

The Children’s Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre‑employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry and current best practice. This includes a basic DBS check, which is required before employment can commence.

Important Dates

• This vacancy closes at midnight on Wednesday 17th December 2025.
• Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

How to Apply

We look forward to receiving your application.

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