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Location:  High Street, Higham Ferrers NN10 8BL

Rate of pay:  £13.26 per hour

Hours of work:  37.5 hours per week, working pattern to be confirmed

About the role

All our shops play a vital role in raising funds that support our work throughout the county.  Every penny helps to improve later life for people in Northamptonshire.  We need to recruit a reliable, trustworthy person to be responsible for the management of our two thriving shops in Higham Ferrers High Street, ensuring that sales and profits are maximised.  You will be responsible for the security of the shops, hold the keys and ensure the shops are open and trading effectively at the advertised times and on specified days.  You will support and supervise a team of volunteers and will be responsible for stock control and stocktaking.   

About you

We are looking for someone who has a good standard of education and is computer literate.  An excellent understanding of the retail charity sector is essential.  As Shop Manager you will need to have exceptional organisational and time management skills and experience of working with volunteers.   Bring your passion for providing good customer service and enjoy working with our friendly team, knowing that you are helping to make a difference to older people in our community.  This is an exciting opportunity to help us run two fantastic charity shops that will be an asset to the town.

How to apply for our job vacancies

Download our job application form and equal opportunities policy. Complete either the Word or PDF version of the application form and either email to recruitment@ageuknorthants.org.uk or post it to:

Age UK Northamptonshire
The William and Patricia Venton Centre
York Road
Northampton
NN1 5QJ

Please do not send CVs as they will be discounted.  For more information about this role and working for Age UK  Northamptonshire, call us on 01604 611200 or email recruitment@ageuknorthants.org.uk

Closing date for applications:  Monday 10th August, 9am

Interviews:  to be confirmed

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 Application form as a PDF to download and print out (369 KB)

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