Are you a motivated, creative retailer with a passion for furniture, homeware and craft? Do you enjoy leading by example, supporting a busy team and delivering outstanding customer service? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of our unique Furniture & Craft Emporium in Wymondham. Working alongside the Shop Manager, you'll help lead a dedicated team of volunteers, drive sales, maintain high retail standards and ensure the smooth operation of our busy furniture warehouse and craft retail space. From coordinating donations and merchandising displays to creating a welcoming shopping experience, no two days are the same.
You will also have the opportunity to engage in the local community by helping to coordinate an extensive programme of successful and popular craft events. Check out our Big C Furniture & Craft Emporium Facebook page!
The kindness of people is the only way that we can make a difference in the local community, and you can help us achieve this through being resourceful and responsive to the needs of volunteers and customers with the support of a large and diverse team of volunteers.
Hours: 14 hours per week over 2 days between Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm.
Salary: £9,470 to £9,640 (£23,675 to £24,100 full time equivalent) (subject to skills and experience)
About Big C
Big C is one of East Anglias largest cancer charities, having raised £50 million since it was founded 45 years ago. Today, Big Cs loyal supporters help the charity raise, on average, £3 million pounds every year to help those in our community who are affected by cancer.
We provide outstanding holistic care through our welcoming Cancer Support Centres and Hubs, as well as online and telephone support via our Virtual Support Centre. Income comes from donations, local businesses, legacies, grants, and 12 charity shops across the region.
Big C is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and was awarded Gold Accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region 2025 for the third time. We offer a supportive working environment that values employee well-being and work/life balance.
The dedication of our employees, volunteers, supporters, and fundraisers is how we continue to improve the lives of those affected by cancer.
If you are reading this from our website, you will be able to access and download the full job description for this role here: JDPS FC Emporium Deputy Manager.pdf
For an accessible version of this job description, please access here: FC Emporium Deputy Manager - Accessible Version.docx
As a Best Employer Eastern Region Gold accredited employer, we are proud to be able to offer a supportive working environment with a focus on employee wellbeing, equity and recognition of the importance of a good work/life balance.
Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty. These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Subject to eligibility/scheme rules, benefits include:
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 33 days holiday per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (full time equivalent)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company sick pay
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Opportunities for training and development
Recruitment Process
Big C are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults andchildren and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and abarred list check. Additionally, your application plays an essential part inour choosing the right person for this position.
When applying, please complete the online application fully. Information to support your application can be in your attached covering letter or where indicated in the application. If you are unable to complete online, please email [email protected] for advice.
The closing date for this vacancy is 9 August 2026 but may close early if enough applications have been received.
