Job Description

Assistant Shop Manager

Location: Merry Hill, WV3 7LG

Hours: 7 hours per week (Sundays)

Salary:

24,109 (pro-rata)


(successful applicants are normally appointed at the bottom of the salary band, exceptions may apply).

What we do

Compton Care provides we provide high quality, accessible care and support for the people in our communities living with life limiting conditions across Wolverhampton, the Black Country, South Staffordshire and East Shropshire.


The charity's annual running costs are 16 million, with 70% funded through our stores, fundraising, and donations from amazing supporters.

What will you do?

You will be working alongside the Shop manager and our dedicated team of volunteers in our Merry Hill store for 7 hours per week, the store trades over 7 days and you will need to be flexible to work your hours across any of our trading days (rotas are normally set 4-6 weeks in advance). The store retails a selection of donated goods ranging from clothing to homeware and everything in between.


Alongside all the normal retail duties you would expect in this type of role (see the job description) you will have the opportunity to take overall supervision of the store in the absence of the manager to develop your management skills, but most importantly you will be an ambassador for Compton Care, engaging with your local community to tell our story and promote how your retail store generates income to support our clinical services. You will play a key role in ensuring your store is welcoming to the local community that it serves.

What we want you to bring

You don't need to have previous experience working in the charity sector, but you do need previous experience in a front-line retail or hospitality environment. Some experience in a team leader or supervisory role is also important as is a basic understanding of people management processes to support your team. We also want someone who can build great relationships in their store, with those who are visiting to shop and with those who want to give their time to volunteer, making a welcoming environment for all. Your excellent communication skills will also be utilised to promote our donated and bought in goods and services.

What you'll get in return

22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with long service. Salary exchange pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution from day one of employment increasing to 7% after 3 years. Death in service benefit at 2x salary, staff discount across our coffee shops Access to our employee assistance program including unlimited telephone counselling support, 24/7 GP access and a staff discount platform. We are also a Blue Light Card accredited organisation.



Compton offers in house management training through our ''Managing at Compton' training program. This is a suite of courses delivered by our learning and Development and HR teams that will equip you with all the people management skills you need to be a manager at Compton and beyond.



If you feel that you have the retail skills we need and want to work in a role that make a real difference to the lives of those we support, then we look forward to hearing from you. Apply online by completing our short application form.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy early where a high volume of applications is received.