Team: Retail
Location: Midsomer Norton
Work pattern: 37.5 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends), we are open to candidates who would prefer 30 hours over 4 days
Salary: Up to £24,648 per annum
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 Shop Manager:
* Lead, manage, coach, and develop a shop team of employees and volunteers to maximize shop performance through safe day-to-day operational management.
* Take ownership of the delivery of shop income, expenditure, operating profit budgets, and other key performance measures as defined in the Retail Performance framework.
* Support the work of Cats Protection, acting as a brand ambassador and role model for the values and behaviors of the Charity, while managing shop operations and related people management.
About the retail team:
* Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops.
* Each shop has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues, offering a unique shopping experience.
What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:
* Demonstrable experience from working in a relevant retail environment.
* Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture to achieve collective goals.
* Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets and budgets.
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
* Strong commercial awareness, balanced with an appreciation for the unique needs of the Charity.
What we can offer you:
* A 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: 23rd January 2025
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 transferable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form.
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams.
Please note, the process may change slightly depending on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
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