Assistant Retail Manager

FearFree provides individual and family support to domestic abuse and sexual violence victims and their children. We are excited to be expanding into retail, opening a number of new charity stores across Wiltshire, with the first opening in Trowbridge.

Our shops are of the highest standard and are vibrant, innovative and value for money. We have a commitment to growth and there is no ceiling to our ambition.

Reporting to the Retail Manager, you will assist them in developing the business and recruiting exceptional shop teams of volunteers, enabling the team to raise as much money and awareness as possible for FearFree.

Responsibilities of our Assistant Managers:

You will be managing all shop activities and, together with the wider management team, support the Retail Manager to achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Managers:

•      Charity retail experience
•      A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
•      A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
•      The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
•      Confidence working well on own initiative,
•      Previous experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate and motivated to ensure our Charity shops are generating as much money as possible to facilitate the work we do in the local community.

We are looking for Assistant Retail Managers with previous Charity shop management as essential,  who will be responsible for helping to manage all activity in a manner which protects the reputation of the organisation and is in accordance with the Operating Manual, the Health and Safety manual and FearFree policies and procedures.  The Assistant Manager will always act as an ambassador for FearFree, promoting and engaging with our local audiences.

For a full job description/person specification, click on the link to apply, or send your CV to: iainmiller@shopretailservices.co.uk  or mikemccormack@shopretailservices.co.uk. There is no specific closing date for this role and the vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace.  We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.