Team: Retail
Location: Stourbridge
Work pattern: 7 hours per week
Salary: Up to £4,200 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:
assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity
help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers
responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present
About the Retail team:
we currently operate 100+ shops across the country and an online trading operation for new and donated goods
retail and trading play a key role in growing income and introducing new audiences to Cats Protection
each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece' we have something for everyone
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:
previous retail experience
a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
a highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
confidence working well on own initiative
experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
and much more, which you can learn about here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 17 September 2024
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
anonymised application form
virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.