Sunday Assistant

Title:  Sunday Assistant Retail Manager

Salary:  £3,271.84 per annum, pro rata

Hours:  5.5 Hours per week

Contract:  Permanent

Based:  Wallington Store

Closing date:  10th August 2024

Interview date:  TBC

 Are you a dynamic and experienced retail professional looking for a rewarding new challenge? Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community? If so, we want to hear from you Marie Curie is seeking a talented and dedicated Assistant Retail Manager to lead our team and help support our mission of providing care and support to those with terminal illnesses.

Marie Curie Benefits Package :

Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work  Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme  Help with childcare cost (T & C’s apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance – for all employees Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job) 

  What's in it for you  

Annual leave allowance – England and Wales  = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)  Industry leading training programmes  Flexible Working  Free DBS 

What we are looking for : 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational abilities and abilities to prioritise workload Knows how to drive sales and can provide examples Experience in retail management, preferably in the charity sector Ability to motivate and influence others Knowledge of health and safety legislation and retail best practices Good team management experience

Marie Curie is a leading charity dedicated to providing care and support for people living with terminal illnesses and their families. With over 130 shops across the UK, we are committed to making a positive impact in our communities.

As Sunday Assistant Retail Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the Retail Manager in achieving sales targets and creating an inviting shop environment. You will assist in maximising sales, managing stock, and ensuring excellent customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a meaningful cause.

In this role you will have sole responsibility for the running of the store, which will involve lone working. Due to this, unfortunately we are unable to recruit anyone for this role who is under the age of 18.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Retail Manager in maximising sales and managing stock effectively Assist in maintaining high standards of display and layout in the shop Provide excellent customer service and deal with customers and donors on all levels Support the recruitment and management of volunteers Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures and Marie Curie's shop policies Assist in the effective running of the shop in the absence of the Retail Manager To drive sales to improve store performance and to support the Store Team to keep within budget

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For more information or an informal chat please contact our Retail District Manager Nicola Hyder on 

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