37.5 hours (5 days out of 7) fully flexible 8:55am - 5:05pm trading over 7 days£25,057 .50 (Retail Band B)Exciting News! We are looking to recruit a Community Shop Manager. Have you got a passion for fashion and love working in your local community? Then this is the role for you!As a Community Shop Manager (CSM) for St Giles Hospice you will lead a team of paid staff and volunteers. You'll be empowered to make decisions locally whilst working within a supportive framework. You'll work within and for your local community ensuring that engagement and support is understood and promoted.You'll have great commercial skills, an understanding of why customer service is key and want to be part of a successful team. Ideally, you'll have previous retail management experience, be able to demonstrate strong leadership and have the ability to work with and motivate any team.Reporting into a Regional Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that your store runs efficiently and delivers a positive financial contribution to the Hospice.The estate includes 22 shops and e-commerce operation with a turnover of approx. £3million which supports the overall income generation strategy. For the full job description please click the link below: If you want to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Lorraine Ward on QualificationsKnowledge and experience Previous retail management or supervisory experience Understands of health and safety regulations and has the ability to enforce policies and processes Ability to plan and priorities workloads and delegate accordingly Experience in Visual Merchandising Good written and Outstanding communications skills Experience of sales management, profit and loss Ability to work of own initiative Local community knowledge Understanding of charity retailing Previous line management experience Experience in achieving goals and identifying opportunities Has the ability to implement and enforce policies A desire to work as part of a team to generate fresh and innovative community-based ideas Experience and/or understanding of Gift Aid processes and procedures Experience of working with volunteers Some experience of EPOS systemsValues Exhibits our hospice values and behavioursSkills Flexible and be able to adapt to change on a daily basis Able to complete physically demanding work in the form of standing for long periods and moving stock Ability to lead on all administrative task, such a cash handling Be a keen problem solver Ability to follow organisational policy and procedures Has basic ability with IT/Office/SharePoint Proven ability to work within a team and have effective working Demonstrate an understanding of effective team leadershipPersonal Attributes Willingness to learn Flexible and adaptive to change Good interpersonal skills Good time keeping & strong work ethic Conducts themselves' in a professional manner Good organisational skills Inclusive and diverse in their approach Able to work under pressureOther requirements Eligibility to work in the UK Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Pro-rata for part time employees)Group pension scheme, matching contributions of up to 8%Life assurance scheme, up to the state pension ageEnhanced maternity and paternity benefitsEnhanced sick pay, rising with serviceAccess to blue light and charity worker discountsThe Hub Wellness SupportEligibility for flu vaccineEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to Mental Health First AidersCycle to work scheme Professional Development All staff complete a comprehensive induction programme which includes statutory and mandatory e-learning as well as training that is tailored to the individual's need. All staff and volunteers should also attend an induction day.Regular training and personal development opportunities, with internal career progression being a focal point of team growth.This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date.If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.Should you require any further information, please email: 1) I confirm that the above information is complete and correct and that any untrue or misleading information will give St Giles Hospice the right to terminate any contract of employment offered.2) I agree that St Giles Hospice may reserve the right to require me to undergo a medical examination. 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