Assistant Shop Manager

1 month ago


Aylesbury, United Kingdom Wood Green, The Animals Charity Full time

We just want you to bring your personality, enthusiasm, creative ideas, and ambition to the role and we will train the rest

You will be responsible for supporting the Shop Manager in the day-to-day management of the shop; generating donations; display and merchandising; managing stock deliveries and collections; record keeping; cash handling and crucially, recruiting, training, motivating, managing and supporting a loyal and committed team of volunteers.

You should be able to offer the following qualities:

  • Ambitious and enthusiastic
  • Strong communication skills and customer oriented
  • Organised and resourceful
  • Personable, hands on and committed to achieving the highest retail standards
  • Good communication and customer service skills are essential
  • An affinity with the work that Woodgreen does and a desire to increase public awareness and donor engagement of the Charity's mission

The successful person will be given a full and in-depth induction training programme from the start of their retail journey with Woodgreen and on-going.

If you are looking for a development opportunity where you can take your first step into leadership, this is the role for you

With a salary of £23,400 pro rata per annum, equivalent to £12.00 per hour, this position is working 16 hours a week during a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week. However it is important to note that Woodgreen Charity Shops are open every day, so, on occasion, you may be required to provide some weekend and Bank Holiday cover. This competitive salary will be complemented by;

  • Pro rata equivalent of 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days after five years
  • Up to 8% employer pension contributions
  • Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
  • Free access to Headspace
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • 25% discount in our charity shop

This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Please note that this role is subject to a range of pre-employment checks to include an enhanced DBS check.

Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.



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