About the Role
Join our friendly charity retail team in Teddington as an Assistant Manager. This is an opportunity to support a great cause, connect with your local community, and help turn donations into meaningful impact.
Responsibilities
- Drive forward sales and source quality fashion, accessories, and homeware from donations.
- Build a solid customer base and network of generous donors.
- Guide volunteers in creating a friendly and welcoming shopping experience.
- Support the recruitment and training of new volunteers.
- Share knowledge of merchandising.
- Provide quality customer service to purchasers and donors.
- Support with additional holiday and sickness cover.
Requirements
- Previous experience of working in a retail environment.
- Cash handling and reconciliation experience.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Experience of providing great customer experience.
- Computer and administration skills.
- Managing volunteers.
Location
- Teddington
Work Type
- Permanent
- Part Time
Experience Level
- Retail management/leadership experience
- Experience of managing others
- Experience as a team leader or supervisor
- Experience as a manager or deputy
Salary/Compensations
- £10,906 / year
Benefits
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
About the Company
- Every item sold helps fund our vital work: supporting sick, injured, and homeless pets and caring for over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.
