Shop Manager

1 day ago

London, United Kingdom Crisis Full time

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Our shops generate valuable income to support our services, create opportunities for homeless people to learn new skills and contribute to Crisis’ work in the community. They have a unique contemporary visual identity and are dynamic and creative places to work.  

Hours:  40 hours per week, five days over seven-day rota 

Location:   Ealing Broadway, 5 The Mall, W5 2PJ 

About the role 

Shop from Crisis is opening a new location right in the heart of Ealing Broadway. This is an opportunity to be part of opening and establishing a brand-new shop, which will sell a mix of homeware, donated goods, and vintage pieces. You will make a difference and deliver positive social impact in the local community while also raising money to fund Crisis’ work ending homelessness.   

As Shop Manager, you will be leading a team of staff and volunteers to deliver an outstanding customer experience, creating a vibrant, fun place to shop, work and volunteer. You will have the autonomy to develop your shop and engage with the community and will be expected to attract volunteers and donations locally. You will achieve ambitious sales and training targets, maximising the impact on our mission to end homelessness.  

You will work collaboratively with a peer support group of shop managers and will have opportunities to build your own skills through training and development. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you need to be an experienced Shop Manager with proven track records of managing a high performing team and achieving sales results. You will have a genuine interest in charity retail and be seeking a challenge that stands out from other retail management roles. You will know how to manage and build Crisis’s reputation within the local community and be committed to Crisis’s values and mission to end homelessness. 

You may have experience in; retail management, stock management, people management, customer service, recruitment/interviewing. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.  

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.  

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.   

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

  • A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.

  • Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

  • Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

  • 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.   

  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

  • Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm

  •    Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly 

  • Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days 

  • And more (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.  

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.  

Closing date: Sunday 5 January 2025 23:55  

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success.  We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Interview process: Competency-based interview + practical task 

Interview date and location: W/C  13 January 2025 location TBC

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