Shop Manager
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,205.42 to £25,902.14 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 5% employer pension contributions, life insurance and wellbeing scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | King's Lynn, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Big C Appeal Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Opportunity: Shop Manager (Full-Time)
Big C, a regional cancer charity supporting local people, is hiring a Shop Manager for its soon to be opened King's Lynn Shop.
As Shop Manager you will run Big C's newest charity shop, which will stock a wide range of products, including clothing, bric-a-brac, furniture and bridal, maximising retail sales and profit while delivering a high quality of customer service through effective leadership of staff and volunteers and management of resources and budgets.
Role Responsibilities include:
- Day to day management and ongoing development of the shop.
- Supervising a small team of staff including part-time assistant shop managers and volunteers.
- Maximising the value of donated items, through sorting, display and rotation.
- Achievement of income targets and, driving high standards through the effective leadership and motivation of the team.
- Driving recruitment and development of volunteers.
- Encouraging local stock donations.
- Management of furniture collections and deliveries.
About Big C:
Big C provides free holistic support for those affected by cancer, through:
- Warm and welcoming support centres.
- Virtual services like video chats and phone calls.
- Services include counselling, complementary therapies, group support, and more.
Founded 45 years ago, Big C has raised over £45 million, runs 11 shops, provides support and information through its centres and online, and supports impactful cancer research at Norwich Research Park.
Role Details:
Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible schedule, includes weekends).
Salary: £23,205.42 –£25,902.14 annually.
Why Big C:
Best Employers Gold Accredited employer.
Core values: Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust, Honesty.
Benefits: Pension, holiday entitlement, cycle-to-work scheme, wellbeing resources, training opportunities, and more.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the King's Lynn community while leading a values-driven retail team.
Recruitment Process
Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a barred list check. Additionally, your application plays an essential part in our choosing the right person for this position.
When applying, please complete the online application fully. Information to support your application can be in your attached covering letter or where indicated in the application. If you are unable to complete online, please email people@big-c.co.uk for advice.
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 13 July 2025 but is likely to close early if enough applications have been received.
Big C, a regional cancer charity supporting local people, is hiring a Shop Manager for its soon to be opened King's Lynn Shop.
As Shop Manager you will run Big C's newest charity shop, which will stock a wide range of products, including clothing, bric-a-brac, furniture and bridal, maximising retail sales and profit while delivering a high quality of customer service through effective leadership of staff and volunteers and management of resources and budgets.
Role Responsibilities include:
- Day to day management and ongoing development of the shop.
- Supervising a small team of staff including part-time assistant shop managers and volunteers.
- Maximising the value of donated items, through sorting, display and rotation.
- Achievement of income targets and, driving high standards through the effective leadership and motivation of the team.
- Driving recruitment and development of volunteers.
- Encouraging local stock donations.
- Management of furniture collections and deliveries.
About Big C:
Big C provides free holistic support for those affected by cancer, through:
- Warm and welcoming support centres.
- Virtual services like video chats and phone calls.
- Services include counselling, complementary therapies, group support, and more.
Founded 45 years ago, Big C has raised over £45 million, runs 11 shops, provides support and information through its centres and online, and supports impactful cancer research at Norwich Research Park.
Role Details:
Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible schedule, includes weekends).
Salary: £23,205.42 –£25,902.14 annually.
Why Big C:
Best Employers Gold Accredited employer.
Core values: Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust, Honesty.
Benefits: Pension, holiday entitlement, cycle-to-work scheme, wellbeing resources, training opportunities, and more.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the King's Lynn community while leading a values-driven retail team.
Recruitment Process
Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a barred list check. Additionally, your application plays an essential part in our choosing the right person for this position.
When applying, please complete the online application fully. Information to support your application can be in your attached covering letter or where indicated in the application. If you are unable to complete online, please email people@big-c.co.uk for advice.
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 13 July 2025 but is likely to close early if enough applications have been received.