Job Description

The Retail team at Arthur Rank Hospice play a vital role in raising essential funds for our Charity, our Retail Hub in Pampisford is a treasure trove of pre-loved items and furniture. Due to continued growth within the team, we have a fantastic opportunity to join us as our new Deputy Hub Manager. This role is full time, working 37.5 hours per week, on a rota basis which will include weekends.


As our Deputy Hub Manager, you will play a key role in the running of the Retail Hub, working closely with the Retail Hub Manager to achieve sales targets, objectives and KPI's along with supporting the charity's wider retail strategy.


Main duties will include:


Managing the ongoing supply and rotation of stock donations along with identifying new income streams and opportunities Support the Hub team (staff and volunteers) to ensure the delivery of excellent customer service Creating and maintaining a safe working environment for staff, volunteers and customers Supporting our team of van drivers, occasionally undertaking deliveries or collections

We are looking for a shop manager who understands the importance of community and loves working with and supporting people. You will bring your innovation to manage and drive income in the hub, motivating others through regular communication and engagement.


To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience of working in a similar retail environment with experience of income and expenditure reporting. As this role will involve driving our company van, candidates must have a valid C1 driving license and meet insurance requirements which include being 25 or over.


Due to the nature of this role there will be an element of manual handling and physical activity involved. Lone working may also be required from time to time. Candidates are required to be physically capable (with reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates) of meeting these job requirements.


Please note our Hub operates 7 days per week and our colleagues work on a shift basis which will include weekends.

Starting salary of 24,937, with opportunities to progress to 26,598

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Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata'd for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.


Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.



We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.


Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.