Shop Manager Kingsthorpe

Location: 14 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe NN2 7SJ

Rate of pay: £12.27 per hour

Hours of work: Week 1 = 37.5hrs, Week 2 = 30hrs (average 33.75hrs per week)

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 with retail experience to be responsible for the management of our thriving shop in Kingsthorpe and to ensure that sales and profits are maximised. You will be responsible for the security of the shop, hold the keys and ensure the shop is 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. Experience of working in retail is essential, as are excellent merchandising skills. As Shop Manager you will need to have experience of maintaining cash and general banking. Bring your passion for providing good customer service and enjoy working with our small, 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 continue to run a fantastic charity shop that is an asset to the community.

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: Tuesday 7th May, 9am