Job Description

Job title

Book Department Shop Manager

Hours

32 hours per week, worked over 4 days of the week to include weekend working on a rota basis

Salary

21,314 pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Location

St Swithins Street, Worcester, WR1 2PS

The role

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We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as a Book Department Manager working at our Worcester St Swithins Shop. You will manage the efficient running of our book department with responsibility for supervising and training volunteers, managing stock levels, sorting and pricing donations, merchandising and till operations.


You will assist in achieving set income targets and maximising sales, where you can make a real difference in contributing to the income generation for St Richard's Hospice and raise the funds needed to provide care to patients and loved one across Worcestershire.


The Hospice currently has 18 stores throughout Worcestershire, which achieved a turnover of 3.5m last year through the sale of good quality clothes, bric-a-brac, books and furniture donated by local people


This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About you

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You will have some previous experience of working in a retail bookshop or other retail experience, with a love of books and a wide knowledge of book genres. Previous experience within the charity retail sector would be an advantage.


You will be committed to providing excellent customer service and have some experience and knowledge of retail trade. This is a standout opportunity to further develop your retail skill set and experience, our retail roles are full of variety and every day is different.

What we offer

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We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;


Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best Supportive management - keen to develop you Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays) Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs Opportunities for flexible working Family friendly policies Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff Free Will writing service

Find out more

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If you would like to find out more information, please contact:

Matt Tudor

, Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01905 763963 or email

recruitment@strichards.org.uk

Closing date

Flexible

Job Reference

4022