Assistant Shop Manager

Assistant Shop Manager

Location:

Chichester

Salary: £25,213 per annum, pro rata

Hours:

21 per week (includes Saturdays & Sundays)

Contract:

Permanent

Are you a retail expert passionate about impacting the lives of people in your community, across the UK and abroad? This is a dynamic opportunity to sharpen your retail skills while contributing to a meaningful cause.

• Collaborating with the shop manager to run a profitable, customer‑focused shop that represents the British Red Cross on the high street.
• Working on the shop floor and coordinating behind‑the‑scenes activity; no two days are the same.
• Fostering a brilliant shopping environment and delivering an excellent customer experience in store.
• Overseeing a team of dedicated volunteers, providing induction, management, and development.

• Retail experience and a proven track record in a shop environment.
• A people‑oriented mindset, keen to provide excellent customer service and to champion a diverse team.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of financial targets, coupled with strong IT skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the store.

• Flexible working:
  Remote and hybrid options, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Pension scheme:
  Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities.
• Discounts:
  Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good, and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP), and Headspace App.
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  Work:
  Lease a bicycle through the scheme.