Shop assistant jobs in United Kingdom - Page 4

Assistant Manager Clapham Junction, London, SW4 How would you like to be part of a team whose ambition is to become Londons answer to sustainable fashion, whilst also making a difference to the lives of those facing life-limiting illnesses in the community? About Us Founded in 1891, Royal Trinity Hospice is the oldest hospice in the United Kingdom. Over 100 years later, we provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care for around 2,500 people every year, enabling each of them to make the very best of every moment. Our shops are a vital part of our organisation as we strive to become London's answer to sustainable fashion, helping to save over 300 tonnes of goods from landfill every year. We are now looking for an Assistant Manager to join the team in our shop in Clapham Junction on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. Rewards and Benefits of Working at Trinity • Salary of £27,008 - £28,119 pa - A generous 27 days annual leave, increasing to 29 after five years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu) - A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% - Occupational maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay enhanced above the statutory minimum - Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available - Free eyesight tests for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses - 25% store discount in Trinity shops - Life assurance cover - Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events, e.g., a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party - Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes - Access to courses of free counselling This is a meaningful opportunity for a fashion and sustainability-conscious, customer-focused professional to make a tangible impact with our leading charity. You will join a prestigious and long-standing organisation where your efforts directly support end-of-life care while promoting ethical fashion and reducing landfill waste. Well provide a generous rewards package and plenty of opportunities to get involved in wide-ranging activities. From gala dinners and Royal visits to staff lotteries and development opportunities, youll have the chance to develop all manner of skills and expertise. Whats more, youll discover a supportive, purpose-driven environment with a clear mission where there are real opportunities to grow, and youll gain valuable experience. Your Role As an Assistant Manager, you will support the day-to-day operations of our Clapham Junction shop, helping to deliver an exceptional customer experience while driving income for Royal Trinity Hospice. Specifically, you will support the Shop Manager in delivering sales and profit targets, maintaining high presentation standards and encouraging local donations to maximise stock availability and Gift Aid conversions. You will also supervise and motivate volunteers, ensure effective merchandising and pricing of donated goods, and uphold excellent customer care standards. In the Shop Managers absence, you will lead the shop and oversee banking, returns and daily operations. Additionally, you will: • Assist in the recruitment, training and development of volunteers and paid staff - Monitor and manage stock levels to reduce loss and drive sales - Uphold cash handling and financial procedures - Undertake daily reconciliations and weekly reporting - Promote health and safety compliance across all areas of the shop About You To be considered as an Assistant Manager, you will need: • Experience of working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment - Experience of dealing with the public face-to-face and over the telephone - A passion for fashion and sustainability - Good literacy and numeracy skills - Excellent communication and customer service skills The closing date for this role is 22nd February 2026. Other organisations may call this role Assistant Store Manager, Assistant General Manager, Assistant Charity Shop Manager, or Assistant Service Manager. Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. So, if you are eager to make an impact and develop your career as an Assistant Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you a dynamic, positive person looking for a retail role that's win-win? We want your energy and enthusiasm, to help fulfil our mission to Save Sight. Change Lives. And in return we'll give you the chance to take a well-stocked, beautifully styled charity shop and make it a lively, well-loved hub for the Hampton area. Become a Fight for Sight shop manager to take our high street presence to the next level. Regardless of whether you're currently a deputy shop manager or supervisor, whether you're in corporate or charity retail, we want to hear from you. If you're prepared to come in with ideas and energy, we'll offer you support and the opportunity to thrive in a retail career. About our mission... Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers: Can this be stopped? How will I live my life? Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population. We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people. We are Fight for Sight: we wont stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives. We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors. We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. Youll be part of something impactful, wed love to hear from you. Responsible to Commercial Manager Direct reports Immediately responsible for recruiting and developing a team of dedicated volunteers. In due course the role and responsibilities may grow in line with organisational growth and priorities. Working hours and contract Permanent, Full time 35 hours, 5 days per week but flexible over a seven-day rota Salary Minimum £25,207 per annum depending on experience Location East Sheen How to Apply Please submit your CV and a covering letter to our recruitment inbox with subject header Shop Manager East Sheen Your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, what applicable experience youll bring and why you want to work for Fight for Sight? Closing date for applications: Rolling Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate. Important note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring license for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application. Role Responsibilities Purpose of Job Coach, lead, and manage the Assistant Shop Manager and volunteers. Drive sales performance, maximize profit, Gift Aid, and donations. Deliver the retail strategy, ensuring cost efficiency. Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Promote strong community relations to enhance the charitys profile. Main Responsibilities Deliver income plan and Gift Aid targets; coach team to achieve goals. Manage volunteer pricing, adherence to policies, and recognize contributions. Foster ownership, follow-up, and effective team communication. Induct, train, and develop staff and volunteers. Liaise with key managers and provide customer service feedback. Network locally to generate donations and volunteer engagement. Monitor stock security and maintain housekeeping. Pursue personal development to enhance retail contribution. Sales and Profit Monitor sales, category performance, and financial results; engage the team in understanding shop performance. Foster a creative, entrepreneurial environment to maximize income. Manage team to maximize Gift Aid income on donated products. Ensure adherence to all financial procedures and timely execution. Shop Floor Source sufficient stock and maintain efficient processing systems. Ensure compliance with legal and internal policies. Inspire team to deliver excellent customer experience. Enable effective visual merchandising and new product sales. Maintain safe, healthy, and fit-for-purpose shop environment. Leadership Volunteers Recruit, induct, and retain an inclusive, motivated volunteer team. Connect volunteers to Fight for Sights mission and recognize contributions. Maintain an empowered, well trained, motivated and engaged volunteer team with excellent levels of communication at team and individual level. Leadership - Paid Staff Support recruitment, induction, and development of staff. Coach staff to achieve targets; conduct performance reviews. Management - being part of Fight for Sight Play active part in the charity, including attending and contributing to all-staff meetings Play a key role in enabling the shop to represent Fight for Sight and increase the knowledge of the local community about our mission and work Be accountable for the integration of the shop into the local community in collaboration with the shop team Empower the team to respond to all appeals and fundraising opportunities. Adhere to and enforce Fight for Sight safeguarding policies. Other Adhere to Fight for Sights vision, mission, and values. Commit to equality, diversity, and staff wellbeing. Person specification - Desirable skills, knowledge & experience Personal qualities The ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and organised To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent The ability to maintain excellent rapport with staff, volunteers, supporters, and donors To demonstrate a calm and logical approach to problem solving To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of customer service and team working. Comfortable working in a small team both strategically and operationally Commitment to teamwork, business partnering and a collegiate approach with a can do attitude and a sense of humour. Able to provide positive, dynamic, tenacious and flexible leadership at all times. Results-driven, able to measure and quantify own outcomes. Adaptable to changing landscape and evolving organisation. Willing and able to operate at pace in an organisation going through rapid change, using your initiative and delivering to tight deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly organised with ability to plan effectively and allocate resources appropriately. An understanding of and commitment to Londons blind and partially sighted people. Flexibility The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time. Employee benefits We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are: A great team and a supportive culture Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover Generous parental leave Flexible/hybrid working options Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program An active Social Committee and staff events Application & Interview process See above (page 2) for How to Apply. Please note that we value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce your application materials. Applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected. Successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview online via MS Teams. Accessibility We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence. Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion Dont meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have. We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups. TPBN1_UKTJ

Looking for a new opportunity in retail? Want to build your skills, support a great team and help customers feel welcome? We're looking for an Assistant Store Manager to help lead one of our busy stores. In this role you will: Help with the day-to-day running of the store Encourage your team to give expert service Take charge when the Store Manager is away Work 32 hours per week Enjoy great benefits including staff discounts and regular development opportunities If that sounds like you, read on to find out more. About Us We believe life is better when it's spent outdoors. Whether it's hiking, running or just enjoying fresh air, being outside helps us feel connected and refreshed. Behind every great adventure is the right gear, and behind that, a passionate team. As an Assistant Store Manager you'll contribute to leading that team. You'll help to make the store a friendly place where customers can get expert advice and the right equipment for their adventures. We're part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group which includes Runners Need and Snow + Rock. Together, we offer trusted outdoor brands, helpful advice and care about protecting the planet. Whether you're moving up in your career or building your leadership skills, we'll support you with training and chances to grow — so you can help create great experiences for customers and your team. What you'll be doing Working in partnership with your Store Manager, you'll support your team to give every customer a great experience. In this role you'll: Drive high performance by coaching your team through daily operations including stock management, cash handling and store safety Lead by example, motivating your team to deliver expert service and hit performance targets Help create an inclusive, welcoming environment where every customer feels valued Step up to lead the team in the Store Manager's absence Maintain a high standard of presentation, keeping the store organised, inviting, and easy to shop in What we're looking for We're looking for someone who's confident leading a team, enjoys helping others and understands how a store runs behind the scenes. You'll enjoy this role if you: Have experience as an Assistant Store Manager and know how to get the best from a team Take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and helping people find the right products Understand the key parts of store operations, from stock and safety to visual standards Value being part of a supportive team that works together to bring out the best in each other What you'll get from us We know that to lead well, you need to feel supported. As an Assistant Store Manager you'll be trusted to make an impact and we'll make sure you're rewarded for it. Here's what's on offer: Starting salary of £22,000 - £23,250, plus a yearly bonus of up to £1,656 40-60% discount on top outdoor brands across our stores 33 days holiday with the option to buy more Ongoing training and development, including leadership support and expert sessions from leading brands Free, confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it Extra savings on everyday spending like groceries, travel, gym memberships and more through our perks platform Everyone's welcome We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs. We want to hear your voice so encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. We're looking for honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are. Applications that feel generic or AI-generated may not stand out. This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don't wait too long to apply. TPBN1_UKTJ