Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager, No 87 (Vintage)
Hours: 22.5 hours to be worked 3 days out of 7.
08:45 – 17:15 (with 1 hour unpaid lunch)
Salary: £18,525 FTE, actual salary £11,115 per annum.
Closing date: Friday 5th August 2022
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Are you confident and experienced in fashion retail and visual merchandising? Do you have an interest and good knowledge of vintage clothing and houseware? Do you want a rewarding job that makes a difference to local people? Do you want to work for an award-winning employer that’s been voted by staff to be one of the Top 10 Best Not-For-Profit’s to work for in the whole of the UK?
If the answer to the questions above is yes, then team Dove House is for you!
A little bit about us…..
Dove House Hospice are specialists in palliative care, which is the total care of patients whose illness is no longer curable and for whom the goal must be quality of life. The hospice supports patients and those who care about them to live every moment. It is our vision to provide a sustainable, comfortable and caring environment in which to offer exceptional person-centred care.
All roles throughout the organisation contribute to making our vision a reality for those who rely on us to provide the care that is right for them, in the place of their choice.
If you are looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
About You:
• Retail experience
• Demonstrate a genuine interest and good knowledge in Vintage clothing and houseware
• Experience of staff supervision
• Experience of working within the vintage/ retro community
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure and on own initiative
• Must be able to undertake some manual handling operations
• Flexible approach to working hours and working week
• Experience of EPOS Systems
Main Responsibilities:
• Play a key role in the efficient and effective day to day management of No. 87 Vintage and Retro Shop.
• Work hard to achieve your sales budget, trading company budget and Gift Aid budget. This will include analysing epos reports and taking necessary steps to maximise the sales in the store.
• Research, sort, categorise and price all donated goods appropriately to achieve their maximum value, as directed by the shop manager.
• Assist in the selling of goods across a range of locations, (in the shop itself, online and at fairs and events), and use analytical reports making the best use of space to maximise income.
• Be responsible for the security of all shop monies, including petty cash, daily takings and bankings, as required and directed by the Finance Department.
• Assist in the recruitment and training and production of rotas for volunteer staff to ensuring adequate staffing and support for the shop.
• Assist with keeping the No. 87 websites updated and upload items as directed by the shop manager and deal with online sales and enquiries swiftly.
• Keep updated with current online sales trends and communicate findings to the shop Manager and /or Regional Manager
Dove House Hospice were proud to be awarded 2 stars by Best Companies for ‘outstanding’ levels of staff engagement for 2020 and were placed 10th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Not For Profit Awards 2020.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
• An excellent pension and life assurance scheme
• Ongoing CPD with potential progression into future roles
• Health Service Discounts on big name brands
• Access to a health purchase plan
• 22 days annual leave pro rata (plus a holiday purchase scheme)
• Christmas savings club
• Corporate membership discount at Hull Culture & Leisure
• Free annual flu jab
If you want to join a team that work together seamlessly to ensure the care never stops, have a look at the full job description and person specification and if this is the position for you apply NOW for this fantastic opportunity to be part of something amazing!
