Retail Assistant Manager – Rugeley

Expires: 20250209

Retail Assistant Store Manager – Rugeley

Job Type: Part-time, permanent

Location: Brook Square, Rugeley

Salary: £23,600 per annum (Full-time equivalent) £14,160 (Actual)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, flexible over a 7 day trading period

Application deadline: Sunday, 9 February 2025

Interview dates: 18 and 19 February 2025

Job Reference: RAMR01

Are you a highly motivated, dynamic, retail focused individual with a strong flair for fashion and merchandising? Do you have commercial experience?

Due to the success of our retail operation we are expanding and opening a new store in the former Market Hall on Brook Square, in Rugeley.

About us

We are Katharine House Hospice, and we’re dedicated to providing compassionate care to people in our community affected by progressive illnesses. Everyone here plays an integral role in making this possible.

We value people – so much so, it’s one of our three key values as a charity.

The role

We are seeking a highly motivated and well organised individual to assist the Retail Store Manager and Retail Deputy Store Manager manage our brand new store in Rugeley. The success of the store is the responsibility of the team to positively drive performance forward – Could this be YOU?

You will assist the Retail Store Manager and Retail Deputy Manager, ensuring its success in meeting all company and department objectives. Leading all store staff, including volunteers in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Manager.

This is a physically demanding position in a busy retail environment with some lifting of furniture/donated goods required

What we offer

• Annual leave

33 days per annum, which includes bank holidays (pro rata for part time), increasing after five and 10 years’ service.

• Pension scheme

We match contributions up to 7% to a NEST scheme. If you’re currently contributing to the NHS pension scheme you can continue to do so.

• Death in service benefit

Reassurance should the worst happen. 2 x salary to your family.

• Employee assistance programme
  Providing support for your wellbeing.
• Training and development opportunities
  Continuous learning and professional growth.
• Occupational sick pay
  Support during times of illness.
• Healthcare cash benefit plan
  Contributory plan to help cover health-related expenses.
• Free Parking

Skills and experience

We’re looking for someone who is professional and approachable and has:

• strong commercial retail skills

• high standards
• leadership qualities

You will have experience of supervising staff in a retail background

• a positive ‘can do’ attitude

Join us and make a difference

If you’re passionate about people and want to contribute to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us continue to provide exceptional care and support to those who need it most.

If you’d like to know more about this role, without commitment, please contact the Personnel Office on 01785 218257.

How to apply

You can download an application pack and/or apply online below

Alternatively, you can email recruitment@khhospice.org.uk or call the Personnel Team on 01785 218257 to request an application pack.

Closing date: Sunday, 9th February 2025

Viewing this vacancy on a website other than khhospice.org.uk? Please go to https://www.khhospice.org.uk/vacancy/retail-assistant-manager-rugeley/

Please note: completed applications may be emailed to recruitment@khhospice.org.uk or submitted as hard copies, by the closing date above; unfortunately, we are unable to accept or consider CVs, unless submitted alongside an application form.

Internal applicants should apply via an expression of interest outlining the reasons for your interest and detailing any relevant experience.

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