Shop Manager
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About the role
Ashgate Hospice is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means we are committed to inclusive hiring and encourage applicants from all backgrounds
Hours: 37.5 hours
Worked over 5 days to include weekends and Bank Holidays
Join our team as a Shop Manager and make a difference!
Do you want a job where you can help others and have a positive impact on your community Then weve got the perfect role for you.
Our retail outlets provide muchneeded income to the hospice. This is vital to be able to provide care to the people of North Derbyshire. The hospice has 15 retail shops a furniture warehouse a donation centre two clearance shops and two coffee shops! We also have two online eBay platforms for clothes and general goods and an online furniture store. Its a big operation!
You will be joining a team with a values driven approach and a solid community connection.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive income growth by achieving financial targets optimising sales opportunities and managing stock quality and displays to maximise revenue opportunities
- Lead and support a diverse team promoting an inclusive culture through recruitment training performance reviews and ongoing development
- Foster collaboration and continuous improvement by conducting regular team meetings and ensuring staff are equipped to meet business goals
- Act as a community ambassador delivering an excellent customer and donor experience while maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with health and safety security and organisational policies maintaining high standards in daily operations and cash/stock handling procedures.
For the full details you can read the attached job description or give the recruiting manager a call for an informal chat. (it may be possible to arrange a visit to the hospice).
What youll bring::
You will be an integral member of the Staveley Retail team demonstrating excellence in your approach to leadership and decisionmaking. You will focus on maximising the income generated by the shop ensuring that these operations are profitable and efficient. You will encourage and coach the development of your direct reports supporting and encouraging decision making and problemsolving scenarios.
Skills and experience required:
- Excellent people management and leadership skills with the proven ability to manage and motivate others to achieve exceptional results
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers at all levels and from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written communication) with the ability to summarise and present ideas and information to influence at all levels
- An ability to work independently self motivate and prioritise own tasks and time. Also able to take direction and work collaboratively with others
- Proven track record of achieving income targets in charity retail or comparable environments
About Ashgate:
Ashgate Hospice based in North Derbyshire offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with lifelimiting or incurable illnesses including cancer neurological diseases and advanced heart kidney and lung conditions. Last year we cared for over 2400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed managing their symptoms and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.
We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them offering practical assistance and emotional support including bereavement services.
Were more than a care provider. Were a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK and we continually invest in our services and workforce.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do:
- We are compassionate
- We are a team
- We are respectful open and inclusive
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
We strive to create a workplace thats happy safe and supportive and our team seems to agree! In fact 89% of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer.
We know how important wellbeing and worklife balance are which is why were open to flexible work arrangements including jobsharing.
As part of our team youll have access to training opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths well support you every step of the way.
Want to know more about what its like to work with us Visit our website check out our social media channels or listen to our podcast The Life and Death Podcast. Its a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make.
Benefits of joining us
At Ashgate we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to increase it through our Annual Buy and Sell Leave Scheme.
- A flexible working approach to help meet your needs and ours including options like jobsharing.
- A Cycle to Work scheme and a Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next bike or gadget.
- The Westfield Health Cash Plan giving you money back on treatments like physiotherapy dental care and eye tests.
- Free access to Westfield Rewards with discounts at hundreds of highstreet retailers.
- A confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering free roundtheclock support when you need it.
- A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution helping you save for the future.
- A life assurance scheme giving peace of mind for you and those important to you up to age 65.
- A commitment to your personal and professional development with training opportunities to help you grow.
- Free onsite parking whenever youre working at the hospice.
- Discounted onsite caf at our Old Brampton site available to all staff
- A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing and the time out to practice selfcare
Ready to make a difference
To learn more about the role please contact Louise Dungworth or email You can arrange to visit the hospice to see what it would be like to work with us.
Please note: Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button on our website. Applications sent directly to HR or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.
Proposed interview date: TBC
Additional information:
- If youre successful youll need to complete a DBS check as part of our preemployment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
- As a healthcare provider we prioritise the safety of our patients staff and visitors. Thats why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 and receive the flu jabunless theres a compelling reason not too
- If you need any help with the recruitment process our HR team is here to assist. You can reach them at or call 0.
Additional support for candidates
- Were committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive fair and accessible to everyone.
- Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities neurodiverse conditions or longterm health needs.
- Shortlisting commitment: In line with our commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role.
- Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.
Accessibility resources:
- If you need assistance completing your online application you can contact the Disability Employment Service/Youth Employment Service by emailing .
- We encourage you to complete and share your Health Adjustment Passport. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.
- You can also access support through the Access to Work scheme. a government initiative designed to help you start or remain in work if you have a health condition or disability. This includes support for the recruitment process. Learn more on the Access to Work webpage
For further guidance or information these resources may also be helpful:
- Looking for work if you are disabled
- Reed in Partnership Chesterfield Office: Call 0
- Disability Employment Service Derbyshire County Council
If you have any questions about adjustments or the recruitment process please contact our HR team at or call 0.
Who we are
For more information about us please visit our website here.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
