We are looking for a talented Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Orpington shop, working flexibly across the seven day trading week. 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. 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 role will involve moderate moving and handling. For insurance purposes, the post holder must be aged 18 or over. This is a full time role that will require working weekends and bank holidays. For an informal chat, please contact Leanne Stearn, Area Retail Manager on leanne.stearndemelza.org.uk Closing Date - 05/02/2025 Interview Date - 18/02/2025 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. An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be taken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To see how we process your data, please visit our website and view our Recruitment Privacy Notice. The Company Demelza delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions, throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex. We’re here to support them and their families at every step – from first diagnosis and for as long as we’re needed. Demelza believes in care that doesn’t back down. We are Demelza. The Benefits Wellbeing events and support Access to benefits and wellbeing platform through Computershare Employee Assistance Access to training and development opportunities Documents