Assistant Store Manager
Posted 15/10/2024 by Dogs Trust
Salary: £13,650 per year + benefits
Location: Newbury Charity Shop, Newbury
Job Type: Permanent
Hours per Week: 22.5
Closing Date: Thursday 31 October 2024
Are you an inspirational retailer looking for a great place to reach your full potential?
We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager (22.5 hours per week) to join our busy team in Newbury.
About this role:
We're looking for a commercially minded Assistant Store Manager to:
- build and inspire a team of volunteers
- take personal ownership for the performance of the store, maximise profits and deliver excellent customer service
- be instrumental in ensuring your store is a successful hub of the community, working closely with Rehoming Centres and representing the Dogs Trust brand.
Reporting to the Store Manager (and also covering their full-time duties when they are on leave), you will be part of a busy and dynamic retail environment that changes every day!
About you:
If you have retail experience and you're the kind of person who enjoys leading from the front, motivating people and driving sales through commercial awareness and inspirational customer service, all whilst making a difference to the dogs in our care, apply now!
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
About the team:
We have approximately 33 retail stores already across the UK, all with a broad range of donated and bought in products, and we are looking for dynamic and flexible managers who have the customer and the charity at the heart of everything they do.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us.
If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
- Type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
- Login or register to view
- Job Reference:
- Assistant Store Manager
- Job ID:
- 222489532
Remember: You should never send money to a prospective employer or disclose any financial information. Should you encounter any job listings requesting payments or financial details, please reach out to us immediately. For further guidance, visit jobsaware.co.uk.