Shop Manager - Andover
Application Deadline: 22 February 2025
Department: Fundraising, Comms & Engagement
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Andover
Reporting To: Area Manager
Compensation: £21,840 - £23,374 / year
Description
Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week over 5 days
Salary: £21,840 - £23,374 per annum
Location: Andover, SP10 1NG
Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2025
Interview date: W/C 3rd March 2025
Are you an experienced retail manager, looking to make your mark on a small but mighty charity shop in Andover? With opportunities for growth and development, competitive benefits, and a team dedicated to our mission, Blue Cross offers more than just a job; it offers a chance to be part of something meaningful and rewarding!
More about the role
Members of the public who donate to our charity shops generously contribute various items, and the funds raised through these sales play a pivotal role in supporting Blue Cross's mission: aiding sick, injured, and homeless pets and ensuring the care of over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.
As a Shop Manager, your role is to have oversight of the daily running of the shop and support our volunteers in creating a fun and welcoming environment for customers to enjoy! You will have experience in merchandising, setting and exceeding targets, and recruiting volunteers to deliver great customer service. Andover has a tight-knit community, and we are looking to work with locals to understand what Andover needs from our charity shop, and you could be just that person!
Our shops are open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 till 17:00. Your normal working pattern may change each week, subject to the needs of the business. Hours can include weekend working, lone working, and cross cover at other shops as and when required.
About you
You will have a background in retail management, supported by a proven track record of driving sales and exceeding targets. Your leadership and team management skills will be pivotal to success in this role, as you cultivate strong relationships with both customers and volunteers.
Your great organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail will guarantee smooth operations, while your unwavering commitment to upholding high standards of health and safety underscores your reliability and professionalism. Adaptability and flexibility are also essential attributes we're seeking.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can.
We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
* 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
* Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
* Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
* Free physiotherapy advice and face-to-face intervention
* Health cash plan
* Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
* Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
* Claim for professional fees
* Life assurance
* 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies
* Recognition scheme
* Annual volunteer days
* Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
* Personal development programme
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
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