Job Description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Shop Manager!

Location:

Leigh-on-Sea

Hours:

15 hours per week (2 days), with potential for overtime depending on shop needs

Salary:

9828.00 per annum (12.60 per hour)

Are you passionate about retail and making a difference in your community? The St Vincent de Paul Society is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic

Assistant Shop Manager

to help lead one of our vibrant charity shops.

About the Role

As Assistant Shop Manager, you'll support the Shop Manager in the day-to-day running of the shop, ensuring it operates efficiently, meets sales targets, and provides an outstanding customer experience. You'll also play a key role in recruiting and supporting volunteers, managing stock, and promoting our mission through excellent service and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Shop Manager in achieving sales and income targets through in-store and online sales. Help manage stock levels, ensuring high-quality donations and effective rotation. Deliver excellent customer service and foster a welcoming shop environment. Assist with volunteer recruitment, training, and development. Maintain shop standards, including merchandising, cleanliness, and health & safety. Act as keyholder and cover for the Shop Manager when required. Contribute to social media and local engagement to promote the shop.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Retail experience with a track record of achieving targets. Strong communication and customer service skills. Organisational ability and IT literacy. A proactive, team-oriented approach and a passion for charity retail.

Desirable:

Experience in charity retail and working with volunteers. Knowledge of EPOS systems and visual merchandising. Understanding of the SVP's ethos and values.
At SVP, we're more than just a charity shop. We're a community. You'll be part of a supportive team that's committed to helping others and making a real impact. We offer training, development opportunities, and the chance to work in a role that's both rewarding and meaningful.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team committed to making a difference in communities across the UK. We offer flexible working, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to contribute to meaningful projects.

Key Dates & Additional Info

Closing Date:

17th August 2025

Interviews:

w/c 25th August 2025
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with Christian values,

we celebrate and value people of all faiths or none -

diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about the role, feel free to contact our friendly HR Team on

01274 513045 (option 3)

.

Please note: If you haven't heard from us within four weeks of your application, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early if we receive a high volume of interest.

About the SVP

The

St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)

has been a beacon of hope since 1844, part of a vibrant international Christian movement working in 153 countries. We are dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by offering practical, person-to-person support to those in need. Our mission is rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect - serving anyone, regardless of faith, race, gender, or background.

Join us in making a real difference -

your skills could help transform lives.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 9,828.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Work Location: In person