Assistant Store Leader- Retail

Team: Retail Location: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)
Contract: Fixed term contract for up to 6 months
We are the UKs largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:
To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.
About the retail team:
Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.
What were looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:
Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
~ Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
~ Virtual interview date: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List).

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