Working hours: Relief - As and when required to cover the daily management of the shop in the absence of the permanent manager

Interview Date: To be Confirmed

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The Salvation Army, Histon shop operates a busy charity shop, which works to meet the needs of the local community and to raise funds for the work of the corps. We are looking to appoint aRelief Assistant Charity Shop Manager who will ensure the safe and effective management of the shop and will work to further the mission of The Salvation Army.

Key Responsibilities:

The post-holder in the absence of the Charity Shop Manager will assist with the running of the shop and assume responsibility for the management of the shop in the absence of the Manager. These duties will include managing staff and volunteers. Key responsibilities will include; ensuring the highest standards of customer care, assisting in the management of the daily operation of the shop including stock management and housekeeping, managing the security and accounting of cash, health and safety issues, administrative tasks, and the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Proven interpersonal skills
Previous experience in a charity shop/retail environment and in managing staff and/or volunteers
Ability to work on their own initiative and in a team
Enjoy working with people and the ability to be able to deal tactfully with staff, volunteers and the public
Understanding the needs of customers
Basic proficiency in Maths and English
Commitment to the values, aims and ethos of The Salvation Army

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Barred List Check of the Child Workforce.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits

As and when required to cover including sickness and holidays

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