We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and motivated shop manager for our two shops in Marlborough. If you can style a fashion outfit from thrifty finds and have an eye for vintage and antiques, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and to make a real contribution to maximising income for the hospice.
At Prospect Hospice, we provide vital end of life care to patients living with a life limiting illness. We also support their families and loved ones through their difficult journeys. Our shops are at the heart of the charity and our community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of the incredible work we do.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days in 7 – to include Sundays and Bank Holidays)
What is the role?
You will be responsible for all aspects of the day to day running of our two shops in Marlborough. This includes managing two assistant managers and a volunteer team to achieve agreed sales targets, actively promote gift aid and maximise sales. You will be an ambassador for Prospect Hospice, positively promote the aims and values of the hospice to provide an outstanding customer experience for the local community.
You will work collaboratively and engage with the community to build a team of volunteers, attract desirable donations and make the shops a destination.
We are looking for someone who is customer and commercially focused, creative, sales driven and can work with a close knit friendly team. The ideal candidate should have a recent background as a shop manager in either charity or mainstream retail. Experience of achieving targets. The ability to effectively manage a team of staff and volunteers, high standards and excellent customer service and creative visual merchandising skills are essential.
In return, you will work in an interesting role and a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance. You’ll be part of a caring, positive and friendly retail team. Have a look at the job description and person specification and apply today to be part of something amazing!
For more information please contact Tracy Duff, Retail Team Leader on 07779 299734.
Dual Site Shop Manager – Job Description
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days holiday FTE plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
- Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including blue light discount card
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team
- Supportive induction, training and development
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.
We are committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are provided with equality of opportunity in employment. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding Prospect Hospice is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all adults and children who use our services. Ensuring that they live a life that is free from harm, abuse and neglect. We work in an open and transparent way and encourage staff, volunteers, patients and families to raise any safeguarding
