Please note this is a permanent position
Working hours: 35 hours per week, including alternate Saturdays
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Southport Salvation Army operates a busy charity shop and furniture store, which works to meet the needs of the local community and to raise funds for the work of the Salvation Army in the local area. We are looking to appoint an Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our team, who will work with the Shop Manager to oversee the safe and effective management of the shop and to further the mission of The Salvation Army.
Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities will include: ensuring the highest standards of customer care; managing the daily operation of the shop including stock management and shop appearance; managing the security and accounting of cash, including Gift Aid; health and safety compliance; overseeing the safe and timely collection and delivery of goods and the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
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Previous experience in a retail environment and in managing volunteers and staff
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Proven interpersonal skills
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Good IT skills
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An ability to work on their own initiative and in a team
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A 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 will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check Enhanced Adult DBS Disclosure check and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
