Job Description

Would you like to be part of our Haddenham shop team? Are you looking to build your retail and managerial experience?

We are recruiting for an ambitious Assistant Shop Manager to join our team and help us to deliver an amazing experience for the local community and sustainable shopper.

You will work 3 days a week (24 hours) including weekends on a rota basis.

Bring your enthusiasm and love for fashion to an ethical and sustainable industry and help us to maintain our success in our busy shop. You will be joining a friendly team who will support you to play your part in growing our retail income so we can continue to support patients across Buckinghamshire with life-limiting illnesses.

Job Purpose

To work with the Shop Manager, staff and volunteer team to engage support for FNHC from the community in Haddenham and surrounding areas, maximise sales and profits, and actively promote Gift Aid and the Hospice Lottery.

In the Shop Manager's absence, assume full responsibility for all aspects of managing the shop, and at all times positively promote and support the aims of the charity. Working as part of the FNHC Retail team, respond to the requirements of the FNHC Retail operation in order to maximise profitability and the smooth running of the shop.

Job Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Experience of supervising a team in charity or fashion retail. Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team to achieve sales targets in a customer facing retail environment. Experience of working with volunteers, and able to work positively with people of all abilities. Physically fit and able to lift and carry large quantities of donations of stock including waste and recycling on a daily basis.

Why join Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity?

Our charity plays a vital role in the provision of excellent hospice care for local patients across Buckinghamshire and its borders. We commit to funding over 1m a year towards hospice services to support patients and their families - and you can be part of the team which makes this possible.

You will be joining a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance and you'll be part of a positive and friendly retail team.

We offer supportive and interesting roles, a competitive salary, and training and development opportunities.

Benefits include:

Workplace pension - up to 6% ER contribution

163 hours annual leave (which is 5 weeks holiday plus statutory holidays pro rata)

Generous company sick pay allowance

Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling)

Smart Health & well-being services (including access to online GP)

Life assurance policy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15,933.22 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025