Bookshop Manager, the

7 days ago


York, York City, United Kingdom Poetry Pharmacy Full time £24,000 - £36,000 per year

Bookshop Manager, the Poetry Pharmacy (York)

Location:
 York city centre

Hours:
 Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary:
 £30,000 per annum

About the Poetry Pharmacy

The Poetry Pharmacy is a unique destination for literature and wellbeing. Following the success of our Bishop's Castle and Oxford Street branches, we are opening our third space in the heart of York: part apothecary, part bookshop.

We are now seeking an experienced 
Bookshop Manager
 to help bring this new chapter to life.

Essential qualities


  • passion for books and reading
    , particularly poetry and literary non-fiction
  • Experience as a bookseller
    , with a deep understanding of the independent book trade
  • Proven ability to manage staff
    , including rota planning, communication, and fostering a supportive, collaborative atmosphere
  • Confidence in running a retail premises
     - opening and closing procedures, health and safety, stock management, and daily operations
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
    ; calm under pressure and adaptable in a busy, creative environment
  • A willingness to 
    train as a Poetry Pharmacist
    , learning to offer our signature 
    Poetry on Prescription
     consultations (full training provided)

Desirable

  • Experience in hosting or programming literary or community events
  • Comfortable using 
    social media
     to help promote the shop and its activities
  • Interest in wellbeing, language, and the ways poetry can support mental health and connection
  • Well connected to the York literary scene

Benefits

  • Salary: £30,000 per year
  • Staff discount on books and products
  • Supportive and creative working environment
  • Opportunity to train and qualify as a 
    Poetry Pharmacist
  • Be part of an exciting new space in York and a growing, much-loved independent brand, with opportunities to collaborate or job-swap with our Shropshire team

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) explaining why you'd like to manage the Poetry Pharmacy in York to Deborah Alma at  by November 2nd.

For candidates of interest there will likely involve a 20-30 minute online initial chat, before a call to interview in York.


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