Job title Assistant Shop Manager Droitwich
Hours 22.5 hours per week (worked over three days across the week to included some weekend working)
Salary £23,400 – £23,595 FTE per annum (pro rata salary £14,040 – £14,157)
Contract Permanent
Location 3/4 Gurney’s Lane Droitwich, WR9 8EL
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as an Assistant Shop Manager working at our Droitwich shop. The post holder will play a key role working closely with and deputising for the Shop Manager in all aspects of running a thriving and busy charity shop.
Our retail roles are full of variety and can range from using your creativity and flair in all aspects of merchandising the shop, to then, recruiting and training our wonderful team of shop volunteers. Our Droitwich shop is at the heart of the local community.
You will assist in achieving set income targets and maximising sales, where you can make a real difference in contributing to the income generation for St Richard’s Hospice and raise the funds needed to provide care to patients and loved ones across Worcestershire.
St Richard’s Hospice currently have 17 shops throughout Worcestershire, which achieved a turnover of £2.4m last year through the sale of good quality clothes, bric-a-brac, books and furniture, donated by local people.
About you
You will have excellent customer service and have some experience and working knowledge within a retail environment or a customer focused role, ideally with team leader or management experience. You will also have the ability to work cohesively and motivate a team.
You will be business minded and be commercially aware, with a creative eye for fabulous window and shop displays. This is a standout opportunity to further develop your retail skill set, experience, and leadership skills in a supportive working environment.
Due to the nature of the role and travel required to our shops a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are requirements for the role.
The positions require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This role may require supervision of volunteers under the age of 18.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;
- Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
- Supportive management – keen to develop you
- Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
- Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc.
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
- Free Will writing service
Find out more
If you would like to find out more information, please contact:
Matt Tudor, Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01905 763963 or email
Closing date 8th May 2024
Interview date Flexible
Job Reference 3079