Charity Shop Assistant Manager
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £9,854.76 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL1 1HH |
| Company: | Devon Air Ambulance Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 92 |
Summary
Job Advert
Salary: £9,854.76 per annum (based on a full time equivalent of £24,636.93 per annum or £12.60 per hour)
Hours: 15 hours per week – flexible, but will include weekends and bank holidays
Location: Plymouth
Duration: Permanent
THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity to come and work with us as part of our Retail Team, based at our Plymouth shop. We are seeking an
organised and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join us 2 days per week. Working closely with the Shop Manager, you will play a
key role in leading the team, maximising sales and ensuring that the highest level of customer service is consistently delivered.
Daily tasks may include:
- Providing cover for the Manager in their absence
- Supporting and guiding volunteers in the day to day running of the shop
- Stock control, sorting and rotation
- Displaying goods effectively, including creative displays and maintaining the shop's appearance
- Sorting and preparing unsaleable items for recycling or waste
- Facilitating and processing Gift Aid
THE CANDIDATE
We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated and has excellent interpersonal communication and customer care skills. Previous
experience in retail and / or customer service environment is required with good problem-solving ability and a readiness for the
ever-changing challenge that is charity retailing!
If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!
THE PACKAGE
£12.60 per Hour. As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 27 days with length of service
- Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Paid time off for fertility treatment
- Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Counselling and financial wellbeing services
Find out more about your benefits here [https://careers.daat.org/benefits].
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please visit our careers page here [https://careers.daat.org/], scroll down to 'Charity Shop Assistant Manager -
Plymouth' and click 'Apply for this job'.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 9am.
Interviews will be held in Plymouth on Thursday 10th July 2025.*
If you would like to find out more information about the role, or speak to one of the Retail team, please contact us at
recruitment@daat.org [recruitment@daat.org].
What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here
[https://careers.daat.org/our-interview-process].
*Please note that interview dates are likely but are subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of
applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please
submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Salary: £9,854.76 per annum (based on a full time equivalent of £24,636.93 per annum or £12.60 per hour)
Hours: 15 hours per week – flexible, but will include weekends and bank holidays
Location: Plymouth
Duration: Permanent
THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity to come and work with us as part of our Retail Team, based at our Plymouth shop. We are seeking an
organised and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join us 2 days per week. Working closely with the Shop Manager, you will play a
key role in leading the team, maximising sales and ensuring that the highest level of customer service is consistently delivered.
Daily tasks may include:
- Providing cover for the Manager in their absence
- Supporting and guiding volunteers in the day to day running of the shop
- Stock control, sorting and rotation
- Displaying goods effectively, including creative displays and maintaining the shop's appearance
- Sorting and preparing unsaleable items for recycling or waste
- Facilitating and processing Gift Aid
THE CANDIDATE
We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated and has excellent interpersonal communication and customer care skills. Previous
experience in retail and / or customer service environment is required with good problem-solving ability and a readiness for the
ever-changing challenge that is charity retailing!
If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!
THE PACKAGE
£12.60 per Hour. As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 27 days with length of service
- Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Paid time off for fertility treatment
- Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Counselling and financial wellbeing services
Find out more about your benefits here [https://careers.daat.org/benefits].
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please visit our careers page here [https://careers.daat.org/], scroll down to 'Charity Shop Assistant Manager -
Plymouth' and click 'Apply for this job'.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 9am.
Interviews will be held in Plymouth on Thursday 10th July 2025.*
If you would like to find out more information about the role, or speak to one of the Retail team, please contact us at
recruitment@daat.org [recruitment@daat.org].
What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here
[https://careers.daat.org/our-interview-process].
*Please note that interview dates are likely but are subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of
applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please
submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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