Assistant Shop Manager (Stockport)

Job Title

Assistant Shop Manager

Location

Stockport, 33 Great Underbank, Stockport SK1 1NE

Salary

Band 2 £23,055 pro rata

Hours

2 or 3 days (15 or 22.5 hours) to include Friday and Saturday

Contract

Permanent

Contact

Lisa Berry lberry@sah.org.uk  0161 272 6299

Introduction

At St Ann’s, there’s one thing that motivates us, and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

We are looking for an enthusiastic assistant manager with a passion for customer service to help and support the manager at our shop in the centre of Stockport.

The Role

• With our focus on Bridal wear and Vintage goods, our store is a unique destination for shoppers. You will play a key part in promoting our vibrant social media presence and helping to showcase our distinctive offerings to maximise sales and help generate vital funds to support the work of the hospice.
• Providing exceptional customer service, dress recommendations, style guidance and information about bridal looks, dresses and accessories, taking measurements, scheduling fittings.
• Support the Shop Manager with daily operations, including cash handling.
• Help create and manage social media content to promote sales.
• Assist in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers.

Requirements

• Retail Experience (in the charity sector would be advantageous) including operating an electronic till.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Customer facing experience in a service role.
• Interest in Visual Merchandising.
• Flair for pre-loved bridal fashion and all things ‘vintage’.

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees).
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rate for part-time).
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others.
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework.

Feel free to reach out by email or give me a call to learn more. We are here to help you make the best choice!

Call to action – How to Apply

Feel free to reach out by email or give me a call to learn more. We are here to help you make the best choice!

If this role sounds like you and you want to make a real difference for a much loved charity, please download an application form (URL to advert on St Ann’s site) and send to:

recruitment@sah.org.uk

or

HR Department, St Ann’s Hospice, St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green, SK8 3SZ

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: September 6th 2024

Interview date: TBC  Week Commencing September 30^th 2024