We are recruiting for a committed assistant manager with a passion for fashion, homeware, soft furnishings and household goods to join our Fairfield team as an Assistant Shop Manager.

Our shops stock an exciting range of contemporary fashion, homeware, books, toys and more with huge potential to grow and raise even more vital income for Garden House Hospice Care.

This role is a part time position covering 30 hours per week including Saturdays and Sundays on a rota basis, candidates should be flexible as there may be the need to support our other shop locations as required.

About you

You will have experience in retail and marketing, ideally from a furniture and homeware background. We are looking for someone with an eye for detail, excellent visual merchandise skills and the ability to promote the shop through digital and social media channels. Working in collaboration with our Online Sales team and other retail departments, you will be able to maximise the income from products by using the most profitable platform. You will also build relationships with local suppliers and auctioneers to promote our goods beyond the shop floor.

What will I be doing?

Supporting the Shop Manager in the smooth running of the shop
Supervising, leading and motivating staff and volunteers in order to hit KPIs
Driving sales and promoting Gift Aid to reach maximum revenue potential
Maintaining a high standard of display, presentation and cleanliness throughout the shop
Assisting with the deliveries and collections of donated goods

What skills will I need?

Experience in retail, with a record of achieving sales targets
A creative flair and a passion for customer service
Confidence working in a customer facing role
To be proactive, driven and commercially aware
Aspire to the Hospice's ethos and values

Why work for Garden House Hospice Care?

We know that our staff and volunteers are our greatest asset. In return, we can offer you the support of an experienced and supportive retail management team, access to a range of staff support services and the opportunity to be involved in developing new initiatives. We reward our staff with autonomy in their role and a supportive culture that encourages healthy work life balance.

If you'd like to find out more, please contact Kelly Jode on 07494 894418.

Closing date for applications: 13th December 2024. Please note that we are actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found. If you have not heard from us within 28 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Garden House Hospice Care are proud to be disability confident and reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities. We can only accept applications from candidates with the Right to Work in the UK. Safeguarding is of paramount importance to us; all successful candidates are required to undergo a DBS check, regardless of role.

Contract type:

Permanent, 30 hours per week

Salary details:

£23,436.78 p/a pro rata

Location:

Our Fairfield Shop

Our shops

Closing date:

13-12-2024

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