Assistant Store Manager

Final date to receive applications: 27 January 2026

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Poole

Compensation: £14,550 per year (full time equivalent £24,250 per year) + benefits

Are you an experienced retailer looking for a great place to reach your full potential?

We are looking for a commercially minded Assistant Store Manager to support with the management of staff, stock and premises at our charity shop.

As Assistant Store Manager, you'll:

• inspire a team of volunteers to deliver excellent customer service,
• maintain high levels of shop presentation through effective merchandising,
• take personal ownership for the performance of the store, working to maximise profits where possible,
• be instrumental in ensuring your store is a successful hub of the community, working closely with local rehoming centres and representing the Dogs Trust brand.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 3rd February 2026.

To be successful in this role, you'll need some retail experience, with the ability to motivate a team, deliver outstanding customer service and drive sales through commercial awareness.

Our Retail department is a growing network of 33 charity shops, fuelled by a burning passion for animal welfare and positive change, allowing us to raise funds that make a difference in the lives of countless dogs and their devoted owners across the UK.