Location: To be discussed
Hours: 21 hours per week.
Salary: £14,399.29 per annum.
Responsible to: Head of Retail
Contract: Temporary (Part-time)
Job reference: 2025-003
Closing date: Monday 3rd March 2025, 5pm
(Apply early; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert may close before the deadline if enough suitable applications are received.)
About the role: As a Retail Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our retail department, helping our shops achieve financial goals, and contributing to the critical care provided by St David’s Hospice. This is an exciting opportunity to manage, motivate, and empower shop teams while implementing innovative retail strategies.
We are looking for someone who will:
Provide operational and one-to-one support for Shop Managers and Relief Managers.
Develop merchandising plans to maximize profitability.
Build strong relationships with staff, volunteers, and colleagues.
Assist in rota creation, training implementation, and policy compliance.
Manage HR tasks like staff absences and holiday records.
Ensure timely, accurate reporting using retail systems.
Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to health & safety policies.
Stay updated with IT systems and processes.
Oversee mandatory e-learning for team members.
To do the role you'll need:
Leadership experience with a passion for team success.
Strong IT and administrative skills.
Driving License (you’ll be supporting multiple sites).
Empathy for the Hospice, and alignment with the charity’s values
What you'll get in return:
Job satisfaction and value in making a difference to the local community
Be part of a friendly and collaborative team
23 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with annual leave purchasing available (pro-rata).
Discounts from charity partners such as 02, Specsavers and the ‘Blue Light Card
Health Assured membership covering you and your spouse or partner
Opportunities for personal growth and training
If you’re passionate about giving back to the community, we’d love to hear from you—please don’t hesitate to apply!