Sunday Assistant Retail Manager_Gloucester Road

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Job Description

Title: Sunday Assistant Retail Manager

Salary: £3271.84 per annum

Hours/Contract: 5.5 hours per week,Permanent, Part time

Based; Gloucester road shop

Closing date: 18 June 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Retail Manager in maximising sales and managing stock effectively.
• To drive sales to improve store performance and to support the Store Team to keep within budget.
• 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 Ret

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For more information or an informal chat please contact our Retail District Manager Adam Robinson on Adam.Robinson@mariecurie.org.uk
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a Basic criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.