CHARITY SHOP DEPUTY MANAGER REQUIRED
Come and join our fantastic charity and wonderful team!
We are looking for a hands-on Deputy Manager with experience of working in a charity shop/retail outlet/voluntary sector and experience of working with people with learning disabilities and autism. The post is 30 hours over 4 days per week and will include Saturdays. We are offering a competitive salary - £25,350 per annum (£20,280 pro rata). Please note that this will be a fixed term contract for 12 months.
This is a great opportunity for someone who can work with a diverse group of volunteers to create a welcoming experience in our shop to attract more volunteers, donors and customers.
Our successful candidate will be someone who is positive in their approach and attitude, hardworking, flexible and customer focused. They will be caring, patient and be able to offer a person-centred approach to our trainees/volunteers to help build their confidence and ensure they grow to their full potential. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please click here for an application pack:
Email: Alltogetheredi@hotmail.com
Call us on 0131 553 7016
Collect it from our charity shop at 87 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8LX
Closing date: Friday 22nd November, 12 noon.
About Us
All Together is a Social Enterprise that is passionate about creating more training and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergent people. We offer fully supported, tailored and person-centred training programmes in our charity shop on Leith Walk. The training given enables the individual to build confidence, develop their skills and achieve a qualification. This, in turn, increases their chances of employment or access to further education.
We really care about being a great place to work, where people feel connected, valued and work together to make a difference. This commitment has resulted in us being recognised in the Natwest top UK100 Social Enterprises.
About the job
The Role of the Deputy Shop Manager
The role of the deputy shop manager is varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. The Deputy Manager is vital for the success of our business and can make a real difference to everyone involved in our project.
You will support the Shop manager in our Leith based charity retail shop to:
Maximise the income and profit of the shop through efficient stock management, replenishment/rotation, merchandising and displays.
Deliver training and support to a team of volunteers and trainees to help them achieve their desired outcomes and take every effort to create a nurturing, happy and relaxed retail environment.
Monitor progress of the trainees and report to Shop Manager.
Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters so they have a great shopping experience.
Ensure that All Together administrative and financial procedures are followed,
Raise the profile of All Together Edinburgh.
Build positive relationships with members of the team.
Manage the shop in the Shop Manager’s absence. You will be a keyholder opening and closing the shop for the agreed trading hours and ensuring the premises are secure on leaving.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need to have the following;
To have previous experience, preferably management experience in the charity retail sector, retail sector or voluntary sector
To have experience of working with people/volunteers and experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism or neurodivergent people.
To be able to motivate a team of trainees and volunteers and create a safe, supportive working environment.
To be able to demonstrate resilience to everyday pressures and manage conflict and seek support, advice and guidance when needed.
To be highly organised with good time management skills.
To have skills in merchandising and display.
To have the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
To have high standards and a strong drive to achieve results.
To be able to interpret basic financial reports, monitor budgets and maintain shop administrative systems including banking, cash register reconciliation, weekly returns and service user records.
To ideally be educated to Nat 5/O level/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent
To have a willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include a PVG check:
To have a willingness for a check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 by providing necessary documentation.
About the benefits
In addition to being a great place to work, we offer:
Full time Salary £25,350 per annum (£20,280 pro rata).
Annual leave entitlement will be 28 days (23 days pro rata)
Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme.
20% in-store discount
Accessibility
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.