Job Description

TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT www.sjhospice.org.uk/jobs - only applications received via our online application form will be shortlisted for interview.

This role matters:

We are looking for a permanent Relief Assistant Manager to join our dedicated and hard-working retail team, could it be you? This is a role where you can use your skills, passion for customer service and can-do attitude across our network of shops to support the retail operation in busy periods or to provide relief cover in the absence of the Shop Manager.

Our Shops raise vital income that directly supports the work of the Hospice and the people in our community who need us. St John's Hospice is the proud owner of ten shops. We have four furniture shops, and six additional shops selling clothes, books and more, all within the Lancaster, Morecambe, Garstang and Kendal areas.

As a relief manager you will provide support to all locations on a rota basis, and this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and building relationships. You will be entitled to claim out of pocket expenses (mileage and parking) in accordance with our policy.

Why work for St John's Hospice Shops?

This is a role where everyday you can use your retail skills, passion for customer service and standards to make a difference to the lives of local people in our care.

Plus we have a generous employment benefits package, including >

27 days annual leave plus usual bank holidays (7 weeks per year) pro rata 8% employer funded pension Continuing professional development Employee Assistance Programme, including cash back on dental, optical & therapy treatments

Location

: Covering Lancaster, Morecambe, Garstang and Kendal

Hours

: 21 hours per week (3 days over a 7 day rota)

Role Type

: Permanent

Pay

: 13,333.32 per annum (based on 21 hours per week) plus travel expenses

Holiday

: 27 days plus usual bank holidays

Pension

: 8% employer funded

Closing Date

: Monday 26th May 2025

Informal enquiries are welcome, please get in touch!

TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE - only applications received via our website will be put forward for shortlisting.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13,333.32 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Experience:

Retail sales: 1 year (preferred) Supervising: 1 year (preferred) Customer service: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2025
Reference ID: Shops Assistant Manager (Relief)