Job Description

Shop Manager - Wareham

Margaret Green Animal Rescue

Wareham, Dorset

Full-time | Permanent

40 hours per week across 5 days (Monday-Saturday)

27,060.80 per year

Do you love retail and animals?

Would you like a role where your work directly helps animals feel safe, cared for and loved?

At

Margaret Green Animal Rescue

, every item sold in our charity shops helps fund rescue, care and enrichment for animals who need a second chance. Our Wareham shop is a vital part of this work, and we're looking for a

kind, confident and hands-on Shop Manager

to lead it.

What this role is really about

This role is about

leading people, running a great shop and making a difference.

You'll create a welcoming, well-organised shop that customers love to visit, volunteers feel proud to work in, and that raises vital funds for animals in our care.

Your main duties will include

Leading the day-to-day running of the Wareham shop

, ensuring it opens, trades and closes smoothly

Managing, supporting and motivating a team of volunteers

, helping them feel confident, valued and involved

Recruiting and training new volunteers

, making sure they receive a warm welcome and ongoing support

Sorting, pricing and merchandising donated stock

, using your retail judgement to maximise income

Monitoring sales and targets

, and taking practical action to improve performance

Delivering excellent customer service

, creating a friendly and welcoming experience for every visitor

Ensuring high standards of presentation

, cleanliness and safety throughout the shop

Handling cash, banking and paperwork accurately

, in line with charity procedures

Following health & safety, safeguarding and charity retail policies

Building positive relationships in the local community

and supporting fundraising activity

We'd love to hear from you if you...

Enjoy leading and supporting people Have experience in retail (management experience is ideal, but not essential) Are organised, reliable and happy to be hands-on Have a good eye for stock, value and presentation Care deeply about animal welfare and the work of charities Enjoy being part of your local community
Experience working with volunteers or in charity retail is a bonus, but not essential -- we're looking for the

right attitude and heart

.

Why join Margaret Green Animal Rescue?

Because every sale helps an animal in need

Because you'll be part of a supportive, caring and values-led organisation Because your work will have

real meaning and impact

Because you'll be trusted, supported and encouraged to grow
If you're looking for a role where your

retail skills, leadership and compassion

come together, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help change lives -- one shop at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,420.00-28,310.09 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Store discount
Work Location: In person