We are looking for a Temporary Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Petts Wood shop to cover a period of leave of up to 12 months. You will be working flexibly across the six day trading week with occasional Sunday working requirements. Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. 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 shop 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 and you will be expected to process the required stock levels for resale 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 is a temporary part time position of 22.5 hours per week with the occasional Sunday working. This role will involve moderate moving and handling. For insurance purposes, the post holder must be aged 18 or over. Closing date: 10/11/2024 Interview date: 21/11/2024 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. All appointments at Demelza are subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service application at an appropriate level. Please find attached guidance on the identification that can be used to support a DBS application and we request that you bring this with you to interview to enable you to complete a DBS form with us. The DBS application will only be submitted if your application is successful; otherwise all documentation provided by you will be destroyed in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct regarding retention of data. If you are a member of the DBS Update Service, please contact our recruitment team. The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.