Are you an experienced shop manager with a background in charity retail? Can you travel independently across the East Midlands without relying on public transport? If so, this could be the perfect role for you Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough is the only children’s hospice in the East Midlands, providing specialist end-of-life, palliative, and respite care for babies, children, and young people whose lives may be shorter than most. Our retail shops are vital in raising funds to support the babies, children, young people, and their families that we support. In order to continue this, we are currently seeking a Cover Store Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract to manage the day-to-day operations of a retail store in the absence or during the cover of the usual Shop Manager. This includes overseeing staff, ensuring high levels of customer service, managing stock levels, and maintaining store presentation and operational standards. The role also involves handling any challenges that arise, such as staff issues, customer queries, and maintaining sales performance. Hours: 37.5 hours on a rota basis 5 out of 7 per week with the need to work weekends. Locations of Stores you will be covering: Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Lutterworth, Blaby, Wigston, Market Harborough, Beeston, Arnold, and Long Eaton. About the role Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to): Manage the day-to-day operations of a retail store in the absence or during the cover of the usual Shop Manager. Maintain the shop’s income and profit potential Achieve budgeted income and profit figures and proactively address any fall in income Work with the eBay manager to maximise the sale value of donated items including through the use of online resources such as Ebay and Depop Delegate appropriate tasks to volunteers and ensure they are fully trained and able to carry out the tasks required of them Further responsibilities in the role of a Cover Shop Manager (Multi-Location) at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description. Requirements Experience in a retail environment or customer service role Excellent Management skills Previous Chairty retail experience is desirable Able to work towards financial targets and manage budgets. Self-motivated and able to work independently but flexibly as part of a team Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification. Our Benefits include: Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme. Bupa Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday. Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role. Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Access to occupational health. Contributory pension scheme. For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Mark Ashton, Head of Retail, on mark.ashtonrainbows.co.uk To apply for the role please click ‘apply now’ to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitmentrainbows.co.uk This role is subject to a Basic DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks. Equality, diversity & inclusion We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our children and young people. We treat all job applicants equally regardless of class, age, disability, gender identify or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Health and Social care sector. About us Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most. We support every child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are – at home, in hospital or at our Hospice. When you join Team Rainbows, not only will you receive a host of benefits including free parking, health cash plan and subsidised meals - but you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of families across the East Midlands who are going through the toughest of times. Although there can be some sad times, Rainbows is a fun, dynamic and caring place to work. Whether you’re based at the Hospice, home or out in the community, you’ll join a team with a can-do attitude, ready to make a positive impact on the world of hospice care. The Rainbows experience, wherever you are. Across the East Midlands we will: transform care for those children and young people who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition relieve the pain and symptoms associated with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions support every child and young person to achieve their full potential create memories for families to treasure provide comfort and compassion at the time of and following the death of a child or young person Our values Because WE CARE, we are: Accepting Responsive Energetic Benefits Health cash plan/EAP Free on-site parking Life assurance Subsidised meals Gallery Previous Next Documents