Assistant Shop Manager - West Swindon
| Posting date: | 14 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,000 to £24,536 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Prospect Hospice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PH208 |
Summary
Assistant Shop Manager – West Swindon
Are you passionate about charity retail, with a creative flair for fashion and want to use your skills to make a real difference to your local community? We are recruiting for an assistant shop manager for our very popular shop in West Swindon.
At Prospect Hospice, we provide vital end of life care to patients living with a life limiting illness. We also support their families and loved ones through their difficult journeys. Our shops are at the heart of the charity and our community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of the incredible work we do.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (three days a week, which will include working weekends and some bank holidays)
What is the role?
As Assistant Manager you will work alongside and support the shop manager to provide an outstanding customer experience for the local community. You will play a pivotal role in driving sales and managing staff and volunteers.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate as part of the overall shop team, managing volunteer resources to ensure the shop operates smoothly and efficiently
• Motivate staff and volunteers and engage with the local community
• Work to achieve agreed sales targets and maximise income generation
• Deliver a high standard of presentation of the store’s windows and shop floor
• Contribute to the development of new promotions and other improvements to retail practice
• Undertake daily till duties, safe reconciliation and banking
• Provide cover for the shop manager during periods of holiday and sickness
We proudly have 18 shops in Swindon, Marlborough and Pewsey. You will need to hold a full driving licence and be flexible to cover other shops in our catchment area when needed.
In return, you will be joining a great team working in a supportive and collaborative environment for one of Swindon’s best loved charities. Have a look at the job description and person specification and apply today to be part of something amazing.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
• 27 days holiday FTE plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive induction, training and development
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment processes, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks, and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.
Are you passionate about charity retail, with a creative flair for fashion and want to use your skills to make a real difference to your local community? We are recruiting for an assistant shop manager for our very popular shop in West Swindon.
At Prospect Hospice, we provide vital end of life care to patients living with a life limiting illness. We also support their families and loved ones through their difficult journeys. Our shops are at the heart of the charity and our community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of the incredible work we do.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (three days a week, which will include working weekends and some bank holidays)
What is the role?
As Assistant Manager you will work alongside and support the shop manager to provide an outstanding customer experience for the local community. You will play a pivotal role in driving sales and managing staff and volunteers.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate as part of the overall shop team, managing volunteer resources to ensure the shop operates smoothly and efficiently
• Motivate staff and volunteers and engage with the local community
• Work to achieve agreed sales targets and maximise income generation
• Deliver a high standard of presentation of the store’s windows and shop floor
• Contribute to the development of new promotions and other improvements to retail practice
• Undertake daily till duties, safe reconciliation and banking
• Provide cover for the shop manager during periods of holiday and sickness
We proudly have 18 shops in Swindon, Marlborough and Pewsey. You will need to hold a full driving licence and be flexible to cover other shops in our catchment area when needed.
In return, you will be joining a great team working in a supportive and collaborative environment for one of Swindon’s best loved charities. Have a look at the job description and person specification and apply today to be part of something amazing.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
• 27 days holiday FTE plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive induction, training and development
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment processes, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks, and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.