Job Description

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH)

has a vision to be the most loved charity shop in our community. We think our 50 shops (and growing) are some of the best in East Anglia and our online presence is similarly impressive - Our Style with EACH brand recently won the Third Sector Award's 'Best use of social media' 2022. The income from our shops and online platforms play a vital role in raising essential funds for children and families at a time they need it most.


For aspiring Shop Managers & Area Managers we have a structured, competency-based development tool, focused on supporting individuals to develop confidence and skills in all areas of their role, including online, internal and external training.


From driving our retail vans, to carrying out maintenance on our shops, it takes a whole team to make our retail operation a success; If you are looking to develop your career within our retail team there is a clear path to suit your goals across our shops, retail distribution centre and online platforms.

Retail Deputy Manager - Cambridge - Histon Road shop - CB4 3JD

Full Time - 35 hours per week, worked as 5 days over a 7 day working week


Mandatory weekend working on a rotational basis


Permanent


12.69 per hour

Comprehensive range of benefits:

Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays Additional holiday purchase scheme Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes AVIVA pension package - up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance Free Eye Tests & Cycle to work scheme
Are you customer-focused, community-minded, and ready to support and lead alongside a Shop Manager in a vibrant charity shop environment? If you've got retail experience, enjoy working with volunteers, and thrive both independently and in a team — this could be the perfect role for you.

Are you:

Passionate about customer service & building community support for the charity. Enjoy working as part of a team but also work on your own initiative. Happy to work on your own at times. Flexible to work at the weekends.

Do you have:

Experience working in a similar retail leadership role Knowledge or experience in guiding teams of volunteers Experience of contributing towards and delivering financial targets.

The role:

Working with the shop manager to maximise sales of donated and new stock. Supporting the shop volunteer team by providing guidance and direction to their efforts. Maintaining a high standard of display, presentation and cleanliness throughout the shop. In the absence of the manager, ensure the smooth operation of the store, focusing on all process and people management tasks.

Please visit our website www.each.org.uk to view the full job description and person specification and to apply.

Diversity Statement:

At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.


Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.

Please note:

EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.


This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.


It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.


EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.


Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


Expected hours: 35 per week


Benefits:


Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Sick pay
Work Location: In person