Marie curie

Assistant Retail Manager

22/01/2025
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Deadline date:
£10666 - £10666 / year

Job Description

Our Locks Heath store has a fabulous new opportunity for an Assistant Manager. Could you be our newest team member?

Title: Assistant Retail Manager

Salary: £10,666.24 per annum

Hours/Contract : 16 hours, Permanent, Part time

Based: Locks Heath Marie Curie Shop

Closing date: We are reviewing applications as soon as they are received. We advise you APPLY NOW if you are interested

Interview date: TBC

We are currently looking for someone with a strong retail background to join our stores team. You will be supporting the achievement of sales within the shop.

Marie Curie Benefits Package :

  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance – for all employees
  • Eye care – (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What’s in it for you:

  • Annual leave allowance:
    • England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
  • Continuous Professional Development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Flexible Working

What we are looking for :

  • Excellent customer service skills with an ability to communicate with tact and discretion
  • Comprehensive retail management experience, preferably in fashion/clothing, with experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records)
  • Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience
  • A compassionate individual with a passion for the Marie Curie brand

Using best charity retail practice, creative flair, and an ability to lead by example, you will support the team to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.


To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

For more information or an informal chat please contact Noel Fawcett by email at noel.fawcett@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic disclosure check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Marie curie

Assistant Retail Manager

17/01/2025
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Deadline date:
£12492 - £12492 / year

Job Description

Calling all experienced Assistant Retail Managers, our Hunts Cross store has a part time vacancy.

Title: Assistant Retail Manager

Salary: £12,492.48 per annum

Hours/Contract : 21 hours, Permanent, Part time

Based: Hunts Cross Marie Curie Shop

Closing date: We are reviewing applications as soon as they are received. We advise you APPLY NOW if you are interested

Interview date: TBC

We are currently looking for someone with a strong retail background to join our stores team. You will be supporting the achievement of sales within the shop.

Marie Curie Benefits Package :

  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance – for all employees
  • Eye care – (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What’s in it for you:

  • Annual leave allowance:
    • England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
  • Continuous Professional Development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Flexible Working

What we are looking for :

  • Excellent customer service skills with an ability to communicate with tact and discretion
  • Comprehensive retail management experience, preferably in fashion/clothing, with experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records)
  • Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience
  • A compassionate individual with a passion for the Marie Curie brand

Using best charity retail practice, creative flair, and an ability to lead by example, you will support the team to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.


To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

For more information or an informal chat please contact Cathy Clarke by email at cathy.clarke@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic disclosure check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Marie curie

Assistant Retail Manager

02/12/2024
Apply Now
Deadline date:
£12492 - £12492 / year

Job Description

Are you ready for your new Assistant Manager role?

Title: Assistant Manager

Salary: £12,492.48 per annum

Hours/Contract: 21 hours per week, Permanent, Part time

Based: Port Talbot shop

Closing date: Closing date: We are reviewing applications as soon as they are received. We advise you APPLY NOW if you are interested.

Interview date: Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged.

Key responsibilities include maximizing sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout in the shop and shop windows, ensuring that stock density is maintained, regular rotation of stock is carried out and that maximum realistic prices are obtained on donated items, in accordance with charity guidelines, as well as Bought in Goods.

Marie Curie Benefits Package :

  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance – for all employees
  • Eye care – (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What’s in it for you:

  • Annual leave allowance:
    • England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
  • Continuous Professional Development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Flexible Working
  • Free DBS

What we are looking for:

  • The ability to communicate with tact and discretion
  • Experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records)
  • The ability to make decisions within agreed parameters
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritize workload, balancing competing demands

Gift aid is a vital source of income from donated goods and you should ensure that this is maximized when dealing with customers and donors, ensuring that excellent customer service is provided at all times. You should also ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the shop including the sales floor, stock processing area, offices and communal areas.

With a strong retail background, you will join our committed team in making a significant contribution to achieving charity sales targets. You must be reliable and flexible to meet the needs of the charity.

In this role you will have sole responsibility for the running of the store, which will involve lone working. Due to this, unfortunately we are unable to recruit anyone for this role who is under the age of 18.

To view the full job description please click here

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

For more information or an informal chat please contact Adam Robinson by email at adam.robinson@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory disclosure check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.