Dual Site Assistant Shop Manager Herne Bay

We are looking for a talented Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Herne Bay shops working flexibly across both sites and covering the six day trading week.

You should have a commercial or charity retail background and be committed to providing a source of income to Demelza Hospice Care for Children. You should be enthusiastic passionate and driven to ensure every customer and donor has the best possible customer service and experience.

As the Assistant Shop Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the shops in the absence of the Shop Manager. You will ensure all donations are prepared and sorted ready for the shop floor with a focus on gift aided donations.

You will need a creative flare to maintain excellent visual merchandising on the shop floor and ensure window displays are changed in line with our seasonal/events calendar. Computer skills are a requirement for this role particularly knowledge of Microsoft Office.

The role involves working alongside and assisting in the management and development of a team of dedicated volunteers; you will have the skills to prioritise workload and provide guidance and training. You will empower your team to deliver the best service possible.

This role will involve moderate moving and handling. For insurance purposes the post holder must be aged 18 or over.

This is a part-time position of 30 hours per week worked across four days. The role will involve two days based in our Herne Bay shop and two days in our Herne Bay Books shop. Please note that the two days in Herne Bay Books are offered on a temporary contract initially for a period of 6 to 12 months with the arrangement reviewed every six months.

For an informal chat please call Rachael Boswell Area Manager via email

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Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity equality and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.

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