Store Manager

Store Manager Compton Charity Shop (Blackheath B65 0NE)

Hours:37.5

Salary: 26240 (Band 4

Closing date: 18th April 2025

What we do

Compton Care provides high quality accessible care and support for the people in our communities living with life limiting conditions across Wolverhampton the Black Country South Staffordshire and East Shropshire.

The charitys annual running costs are 16 million 70 of this running cost is funded through our stores fundraising and donations from our amazing supporters.

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Store Manager to lead our Compton charity shop in Blackheath. This key role is crucial in supporting our charitys mission by generating vital income through the sale of donated goods. The store offers a variety of products ranging from clothing to homeware all generously donated by our community.

As Store Manager youll be responsible for the smooth daytoday operation of the store. You will engage with customers deliver exceptional service and inspire your team to achieve our sales targets. You will work alongside an Assistant Store Manager and a wonderful team of volunteers supporting both frontofhouse and backofhouse activities.

This is a fulltime role requiring 37.5 hours per week with flexibility to work across any of our 7 trading days. You will manage the stores rota and ensure optimal team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the store team including recruitment training and development.
• Drive store performance to meet sales targets and contribute to the charitys income.
• Ensure exceptional customer service building relationships with shoppers and making them feel valued.
• Manage stock including pricing displaying and maintaining the stores visual standards.
• Create and manage staff rotas to ensure smooth store operations.
• Provide leadership and support to the Assistant Store Manager and volunteers promoting teamwork and a positive atmosphere.
• Use Microsoft Office and IT systems for admin tasks and reporting.

What Were Looking For:

• Previous experience in a retail management role ideally with experience leading and managing a team.
• Ability to recruit train and develop team members to maximize their potential.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and leading a team to success.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with customers and colleagues alike.
• IT literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• A passion for retail and a desire to contribute to a cause that makes a real difference in peoples lives.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service.
• Salary exchange pension scheme with a 5 employer contribution from day one increasing to 7 after 3 years.
• Death in service benefit 2x salary).
• Staff discount across our coffee shops and other benefits.
• Access to the employee assistance program including unlimited telephone counselling and 24/7 GP access.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Opportunities for career development through our inhouse management training program.

If youre a selfmotivated resultsdriven individual with a passion for retail management and want to work in a role that truly makes a difference wed love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application form.

About our recruitment process:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published closing date where applicant volume is high.

Compton Care is committed to safe and fair recruitment processes to safeguard and protect those we care for and serve. We make sure that all our staff are selected and vetted fairly so that they can provide safe effective and compassionate care.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published closing date where applicant volume is high.

Required Experience:

Manager