Assistant Shop Manager

You will effectively manage the day to day running of the shop staff and volunteers, communicating with the shop manager in the development of your shop, managing stock, maximising profits, and minimising costs., + To effectively manage the day to day running of the shop staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership and encourage the team to maximise potential.
+ To manage stock, maximise profit and minimise costs, and achieve sales targets, initiating marketing campaigns and sales promotions.
+ Take full responsibility for managing the shop in the Shop Manager's absence.
+ To maintain an awareness of developments in local shops, especially in the Charity /low-cost sector, updating the Shop Manager as required.
+ To maintain and develop good channels of communication with colleagues in other Havens Hospices Shops, local communities, and organisations.
+ To provide cover for other Assistant Shop Managers from time to time in other stores, as required by your Area Manager.
+ To assist in developing the shop's ecommerce business

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.
In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.
At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.