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Shop Manager

1 month ago

Slough Berkshire, United Kingdom Salvation Army Trading Company Full time
  • Do you want to work for a company, that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders and the planet? 
  • Do you want to work for a company that is different, exciting, innovative and extremely successful within the charity retail market?
  • Would you like to have some amazing benefits such as a virtual GP service, fantastic pension scheme and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays?
  • Do you need a new challenge that not only helps you to develop your skills, but is integral to the community?
  • Did we mention, there is no evening or Sunday working too? 
  • Our managers lead from the front and takes their colleagues and customers on an amazing journey
  • Do you have excellent customer service skills, innovative ideas, are dynamic by nature and want the autonomy of running your very own shop?

If you want to make a difference, be valued for your work and create a productive and happy environment for your colleagues, then look no further

As the Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the shop. Customer service is our priority, from dealing with donors and customers to making sure the shop is welcoming and inviting. In addition to this you will be expected to ensure that the donations are prepared and sorted ready for the shop floor. This role will involve a significant amount of manual handling.

In addition to a number of paid employees you must be able to recruit and maintain a bank of skilled and general volunteers who will be able to collect and sort and prepare donations for sale as well as giving our customers the service that they deserve.

This role will also include establishing links with local businesses, Salvation Army Corps and individuals within the community, not only to provide donations but who can volunteer time to offer skills and train other people.

All key responsibilities and desirable skills can be found on the Job Description when you apply.

If you :

  • Are resilient, supportive, caring, hands on and enthusiastic
  • Possess a positive attitude in delivering exceptional customer service
  • Take pride in everything that you do in order to maintain the high standards that we promise to our colleagues, stakeholders and ourselves
  • Have a dynamic leadership style with an appetite for success
  • Have a passion for developing people
  • Possess fantastic ideas for partnerships to deliver re-use and repair services with the local connections and knowledge to make them happen
  • Have a keen interest in the environment and sustainability
  • Have an engaging personality, the desire to succeed and be the best you can be

THEN SALVATION ARMY TRADING COMPANY LTD WANTS YOU

See what some of our colleagues say about us:

'What I like most is that I am getting the opportunity to help people, whether it be a customer with getting a great priced quality second hand item, helping our volunteers to get the best out of themselves or helping The Salvation Army helping people in crisis.' – DR, Shop Manager

'I love the variation the job role brings, working with a good team of staff and volunteers, I like to find out what they enjoy about their role and will do my best to keep them interested and invested in the company.' – MM, Donation Centre Manager

'I love working for SATCoL because of the wide range of volunteers we meet and the ones we train who move onto full time employment. I love the stories we hear from customers about how The Salvation Army have helped their families in the past and present. I love that we are actually helping the people we meet face to face as well as the many others we don’t.' – MR, Shop Manager

All Shop Managers will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.

Company Benefits

Annual Leave

Starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, with the ability to buy an extra week.

Virtual GP Service

Virtual GP Service

Phone consultations available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days and video consultations from 8am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.

Excellent Pension Scheme

Excellent Pension Scheme

SATCoL offer a Defined Contribution Scheme, with the company doubling your contributions, up to 6%, and giving you Life Assurance of 3 x your normal salary.

Company Sick Pay

Company Sick Pay

This is paid from the end of your probation period and increases during your employment with us.

Discounts

Discounts

All colleagues are entitled to a 25% discount of all original, full priced products sold by SATCoL.

Wellbeing Commitment

Our colleagues are our most important asset, and we are committed to the wellbeing of our teams being our single most important issue.

SATCoL offer many more fantastic benefits, please see attachment for details.

Why join Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL)?

  • Be part of a continually developing and growing company who works tirelessly to help fund The Salvation Army’s vital work with vulnerable people in the UK by raising money.
  • Work for a company that cares for its colleagues, stakeholders, community and environment and encourages reuse and recycling through over 240 charity shops and donation centres, and a network of around 8,000 clothing banks.
  • We are at the forefront of textile reuse and recycling, and we work closely with our key partners, including some of the biggest retail and online brands. With the support of the British public, we have raised over £80 million over the past 10 years to help the work of The Salvation Army.
  • We have a strong and positive culture, led by our values ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Equality’ and our core purpose of ‘enabling mission and providing resource to help the work of The Salvation Army’. We truly CARE.
  • We believe in empowering people; therefore, our roles offer lots of independence. Whether you are part of our front-line collections team or our central support function, we encourage autonomy and embrace new ideas.
  • Whatever our colleagues’ workplace aspirations, SATCoL supports them at all levels to grow and succeed, believing in internal development and promoting from within wherever possible.
  • We value every colleague, no matter what department or role you work in. Inclusivity underpins our strong team ethic and allows for collaborative working to help one another be successful.
  • We offer a wide variety of opportunities that offer a range of exciting challenges and new experiences, where no two days are the same.
  • Why I Work For SATCoL
  • Shop Manager

"I get the opportunity to help people, whether it be a customer with getting a great priced quality second hand item, helping our volunteers to get the best out of themselves or helping The Salvation Army helping people in crisis."

  • Why I Work For SATCoL
  • Area Collections Manager

"Working for SATCoL offers a great work/life balance, a competitive salary and bonus scheme, a welcoming team of like-minded individuals and the chance to make a real difference."

  • Why I Work For SATCoL

"Working at SATCoL is an incredibly rewarding experience. The organisation’s commitment to making a positive impact in communities, paired with the supportive and inclusive work environment, makes every day truly fulfilling."

The Salvation Army registered charity 214779 and in Scotland no. SC009359

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