Shop Manager

Shop Manager

Location:

Lochgilphead Salary: £24,969 per annum pro rata

Hours:

21 per week (3 days per week between Monday-Saturday)

Contract:

Permanent Ready to be at the heart of Lochgilphead? We're looking for an inspiring Shop Manager who can bring energy, fresh ideas, and a passion for people to lead our store and make a real difference in the local community. If you're ready to lead a team, build strong community connections and make a genuine impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover how rewarding a career with us can be. Why work for the Red Cross? "Nothing beats the feeling of the team pulling it out of the bag to excel. Generating funds for a worthwhile charity that helps such a wide range of humans is wonderful. " - Nada, Shop Manager What will a day in the life of a Shop Manager involve?

Lead and inspire a team of staff and volunteers, creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Drive sales, meet targets and identify new opportunities to maximise income and support the British Red Cross. Create an inviting shop floor with eye-catching displays, well-presented stock and an excellent customer experience. Manage the day-to-day running of the shop, including stock, cash handling, compliance and operational processes.

Build strong connections within the local community, championing the British Red Cross and the difference we make every day. To be a successful Shop Manager, what will you need? Experience leading a retail team, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop others to achieve their best. A passion for delivering excellent customer service and creating a welcoming shopping experience.

Commercial awareness and confidence using sales data to drive performance and meet targets. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep shop operations running smoothly. Enthusiasm for the British Red Cross mission, with the confidence to build relationships and engage with the local community. Ready to change lives? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 21st September 2026.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get:
Flexible working:
Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing. Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays)  option to buy 5 extra days. Pension scheme:
Up to 6% contributory pension. Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities. Discounts:
Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform Wellbeing Support:
Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App. Cycle2

Work:
Lease a bicycle through the scheme . We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing-focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities.

Grounded in compassion and anti-racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed. Together, we are the world's emergency responders