SHOPKEEPER
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | L88EQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SQUASH LIVERPOOL CIC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SQUASHSPRING |
Summary
SQUASH SHOP KEEPER
JOB DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATION
The deadline for applications is 6pm Friday 3rd May
Shortlisted applicants will be informed by Wednesday 8th May
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 13th May
Guided tour and meet the team on
Wednesday 17th 11am,
Saturday 20th 11am
Friday 26th 11am
Saturday 27th 11am
If you have access needs and would like to respond to this opportunity in another form e.g. video,
please let us know:
Email becky@squashliverpool.co.uk
Or in person at Squash 112-114 Windsor Street, L8 3TD
Or by phone 0151 7077897
ABOUT SQUASH
Squash Liverpool C.I.C is a pioneering, award-winning community organisation, rooted and home-grown on Windsor Street, Liverpool 8. We have a 100-year vision, inspired by nature; we are actively transforming our Windsor Street Neighbourhood into a people-powered place that is known throughout the world for being a playful, resilient and loving community where everybody thrives!
For more information about Squash please visit our website www.squashliverpool.co.uk and our
socials @squashliverpool
We encourage you to take up the opportunity of visiting Squash to have a guided tour of the shop and building and meet members of the team. Dates above.
Job title: SQUASH SHOPKEEPER
Term: One Year fixed term contract from May 2024 with extension possible beyond this period
Gross Salary: £25,350 pro rata (£20,280)
Hours per week: 30 hours week working days Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
Holidays: 21 days (excluding bank holidays)
Probationary period: 3 months
Place of work: Squash, 112-114 Windsor Street, Toxteth, Liverpool, L8 8EQ
Reports to: Squash Business Manager
Responsible for: Job-relevant freelancers, apprentices & volunteers
SQUASH SHOP KEEPER
Overall purpose of the job
You will be responsible for the effective operation, promotion and development of the Squash food shop, working with the whole Squash team and members to continue to grow our successful and well-loved wholefood shop within our exemplar neighbourhood food hub.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
OPERATIONS
Day-to-day, hands-on shopkeeping inc. greeting customers, stocking & pricing.
Ordering & processing daily/weekly orders
Managing stock rotation and control
Setting up effective systems and trialling different approaches to ordering, managing and organising the shop
Managing & training job-relevant freelancers, apprentices & volunteers
Ensure the shop is compliant with all relevant legislation
Responsible for maintaining clean and food safe conditions in all shop and cafe areas
Reporting at weekly staff & monthly planning meetings
SOCIAL VALUE
Clearly communicating & actively demonstrating Squash’s mission, values and ethos
Supporting & interacting with a wide range of community members
ENTERPRISE
Ensure agreed financial targets are achieved, recorded and communicated to team, manager and board
Researching, building & maintaining relationships with local/national ethical food producers & suppliers
Identify new opportunities for diversify income generation
Developing new markets for Squash products
Collaborating on social media, website & other publicity
Creating seasonal promotions and events
SUSTAINABILITY
Co-curating & sourcing quality, value for money ingredients & products for Squash shop that reflect Squash food values
Working with the horticultural team re promoting Squash-grown seasonal produce, composting
Supporting increased knowledge of Squash’s place in the ecology of sustainable food practice
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Minimum of 3 years related work experience
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Experience and knowledge
Knowledge of sustainable & ethical food produce & products
Experience of working in a shop/retail environment
Track record of generating revenue
Experience of business development
Customer service experience
Proven leadership skills (in a voluntary or paid role)
Capacity for clear written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, set goals and evaluate progress
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills
Enthusiastic, resourceful and friendly
Knowledge of the issues and needs of social enterprise/community business
Social marketing experience and skills
Driving licence
OTHER INFORMATION:
Training and mentoring will be available to the postholder. Training needs will be assessed upon
appointment and both internal and external training opportunities will be considered.
The post-holder will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure process.
The above represents a non-exclusive description of the duties involved in the position. Any additional
responsibilities from time to time will be identified and agreed with the post-holder, Squash Business
Manager and board of trustees.
Regular reviews in line with company planning will consider job descriptions, objectives and personal
development. Revisions will be made in full consultation with the post holder.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A probationary review by both parties will be held after 3 months
A one month notice period on either side (post review period)
The company’s processes and practices are guided by a number of policies & guidelines. Current
policies/guidelines that apply specifically to employees are as follows:
Equal Opportunities Policy
Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy
Child Protection Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Food Guiding Principles
Environmental Policy
Staff Handbook
Where the company has no written policy at present, Statutory Government Regulations apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your completed application form and Equal Opportunities monitoring form to: becky@squashliverpool.co.uk.