Store Manager
Location: Blackheath, B65 0NE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,027
Lead a high-performing charity shop where every sale helps directly fund care for those living with life limiting conditions.
We are looking for an experienced retail manager to join our award-winning retail team to manage our store in Blackheath. Working alongside an Assistant Manager and dedicated team of volunteers - this isn't just retail - it's retail with real purpose.
What you'll be doing:
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Lead and manage the store team, including recruitment, training, and development.
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Drive store performance through commercial decision making to achieve sales and profit targets.
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Deliver exceptional customer service, building relationships with shoppers and donors.
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Manage stock pricing, displays, and merchandising to company standards.
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Ensure Health & Safety compliance in line with company policies.
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Create staff rotas to ensure smooth operations across 7 trading days.
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Support your retail team and volunteers, promoting teamwork and positive atmosphere
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Use Microsoft Office and IT systems for cash handling, stock management, and financial processes
What we're looking for:
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Previous retail management experience leading and managing teams
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Experience recruiting, training, and developing team members
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Proven track record achieving sales targets and leading teams to success
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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IT literacy, including Microsoft Office proficiency
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Passion for retail and desire to contribute to meaningful cause
About Compton Care:
Compton Care provides high quality, accessible care and support for people living with life limiting conditions across Wolverhampton, the Black Country, South Staffordshire and East Shropshire.
The charity's annual running costs are £16 million, 70% of which is funded through our stores, fundraising, and donations from our amazing supporters.
Our benefits:
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22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service
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Salary exchange pension scheme with 5% employer contribution from day one, increasing to 7% after 3 years
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Death in service benefit (2x salary)
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Staff discount across our coffee shops
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Employee assistance program, including unlimited telephone counselling and 24/7 GP access
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Blue Light Card discounts
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Career development through in-house management training program
Ready to combine your retail expertise with meaningful impact? Every day you'll know your work directly helps people when they need it most. Apply today by completing our online application form.
About our recruitment process:
Interview will take place during week commencing: 10th August 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published closing date when applicant volume is high.
