Assistant Shop Manager

We are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our dynamic, ambitious team in our shop in Mill Road Cambridge.

You will be expected to assist the Shop Manager in all aspects of the retail business including driving sales, managing stock and donations and developing and growing the business within the local community.

A key part of this role will be the ability to work alongside the Shop Manager creating a harmonious and successful working relationship together and with a team of volunteers., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

• To assist the Shop Manager in maximising sales and to be responsible for running the shop in the absence of Shop Manager.


• Good communication skills.


• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent


It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies

• Basic understanding of the Retail Environment and the ability to supervise a team of volunteers.


• Cash handling.


• Customer service.
  
  The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.


Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services., The Children's Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review - this review is intended to improve our current approach, we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in the near future

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

• Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%


• Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers


• Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass


Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Retail Division.