Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Location: Colville

Shop Manager Portobello (Full Time) Are you a dynamic, positive person looking for a retail role that's win-win? We want your energy and enthusiasm, to help fulfil our mission to Save Sight. Change Lives. And in return we'll give you the chance to take a well-stocked, beautifully styled charity shop and make it a lively, well-loved hub for the Hampton area.

Become a Fight for Sight shop manager to take our high street presence to the next level. Regardless of whether you're currently a deputy shop manager or supervisor, whether you're in corporate or charity retail, we want to hear from you. If you're prepared to come in with ideas and energy, we'll offer you support and the opportunity to thrive in a retail career.

About our mission Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
Can this be stopped? How will I live my life? Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population. We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight.

Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people. We are Fight for Sight: we wont stop until we:
Save Sight. Change Lives. We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors. We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. Youll be part of something impactful, wed love to hear from you. Responsible to Commercial Manager Direct reports Immediately responsible for recruiting and developing a team of dedicated volunteers.

In due course the role and responsibilities may grow in line with organisational growth and priorities. Working hours and contract Permanent, Full time 35 hours, 5 days per week but flexible over a seven-day rota Salary Minimum £26,000 per annum depending on experience Location Portobello Road

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to our recruitment inbox with subject header Shop Manager Portobello road Your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, what applicable experience youll bring and why you want to work for Fight for Sight? Closing date for applications:
Rolling Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.

Important note:

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring license for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application. Role Responsibilities Purpose of Job Coach, lead, and manage the Assistant Shop Manager and volunteers.

Drive sales performance, maximize profit, Gift Aid, and donations. Deliver the retail strategy, ensuring cost efficiency. Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Promote strong community relations to enhance the charitys profile. Main Responsibilities Deliver income plan and Gift Aid targets; coach team to achieve goals. Manage volunteer pricing, adherence to policies, and recognize contributions. Foster ownership, follow-up, and effective team communication.

Induct, train, and develop staff and volunteers. Liaise with key managers and provide customer service feedback. Network locally to generate donations and volunteer engagement. Monitor stock security and maintain housekeeping. Pursue personal development to enhance retail contribution. Sales and Profit Monitor sales, category performance, and financial results; engage the team in understanding shop performance. Foster a creative, entrepreneurial environment to maximize income.

Manage team to maximize Gift Aid income on donated products. Ensure adherence to all financial procedures and timely execution. Shop Floor Source sufficient stock and maintain efficient processing systems. Ensure compliance with legal and internal policies. Inspire team to deliver excellent customer experience. Enable effective visual merchandising and new product sales. Maintain safe, healthy, and fit-for-purpose shop environment. Leadership Volunteers Recruit, induct, and retain an inclusive, motivated volunteer team.

Connect volunteers to Fight for Sights mission and recognize contributions. Maintain an empowered, well trained, motivated and engaged volunteer team with excellent levels of communication at team and individual level.…