Assistant Shop Manager - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Brooklands - Milton Keynes
Job Summary
Are you passionate about retail and ready for a fresh challenge where you can make a real difference in the community?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for anAssistantShop Managerto join our retail team,supporting the Shop Manager in the daily operation ofourshop inBrooklands-inspiringvolunteers and customers alike.
Whatyoulldo:
- Assistingin the daily operation and performance of the shop to meet sales targets and KPIs
- Supporting with stock processing, pricing, merchandising, andmaintaininga clean, well-presented retail space
- Ensuring a high standard of customer service at all times
- Supporting and supervising a team of dedicated volunteers, helping with their recruitment, training, and coordination
- Managing rotas and delegating daily tasks in collaboration with the Shop Manager
- Handling cash, banking, and financial records in line with charity procedures
- Acting as a key holder,openingand closing the shop, and overseeing operations in the Managers absence
- Ensuring the shopcomplies withall health, safety, and security policies
- Promoting the charitys values and fundraising initiatives in the local community
Whatyoullneed:
- Experience in a retail environment, ideally in a supervisory or team leader role
- Friendly, approachable, and able to lead and motivate a team
- Great customer service and communication skills
- Organised and confident handling money, stock, and shop operations
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment
- Be physically fit to move and handle stock safely
- A commitment to the values and mission of the charity sector
- Flexibility to work weekends and cover shifts as needed, including in other nearby shops
This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
If sufficient applications are received, we will close the vacancy in advance of the advertised date. Please apply early.
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