Job: CHARITY SHOP MANAGER

My client is a small local charity that is looking to grow its retail operation and is opening their next shop in Tiverton.  This is a great opportunity to join a great charity where you can be involved from the beginning of this new venture and where your efforts can make a real difference to the charity’s work.

Responsibilities will include:-

• Maximising sales through every opportunity
• Managing controllable costs
• Recruiting and managing shop staff and volunteers
• Managing the sourcing, sorting, pricing, merchandising and display of donated goods
• Presenting the shop in a professional and attractive manner and promoting fundraising  opportunities

The ideal candidate will offer:-

• Previous retail experience – not necessarily in the charity sector, but an understanding of the charity retail sector would be preferred
• Management experience – The ability to manage and motivate both paid staff and volunteers
• Exceptional people skills – a bright and sunny personality, able to make the shop a place that people want to visit.
• Creativity and energy – ability to present the shop in a bright and attractive manner and come up with fresh ideas to ensure donations of quality stock continue.

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to work for a worthwhile and much needed charity, please send your cv and covering letter