Blue Cross For Pets
Shop Manager, Malvern
Blue Cross For Pets, Malvern, Arkansas, United States, 72104
Shop Manager, Malvern
Application Deadline:
17 November 2024Department:
Fundraising, Comms & EngagementEmployment Type:
PermanentLocation:
MalvernReporting To:
Area Manager - ShopsCompensation:
£23,500 - £25,000 / year
Description
Contract:
Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week over 5 daysSalary:
£23,500 - £25,000 per annumLocation:
Malvern, WR14 3NBClosing date:
Sunday 17 November 2024We’re recruiting a
Shop Manager
for our wonderful shop in Malvern! Nestled in the heart of the community, our Malvern shop is well-established and generously supported by our fantastic customers and wonderful donations.At Blue Cross, our shops are more than just retail spaces—they're vibrant hubs supporting our mission to care for animals in need.More about the role
Blue Cross is a leading UK animal welfare charity, with a network of over 50 charity shops across England and Wales. Our dedicated supporters generously contribute various items - from clothing to books, toys, household goods, and soft furnishings - all of which find their way into our shops and online platforms. The funds raised through these sales play a pivotal role in supporting Blue Cross's mission: aiding sick, injured, and homeless pets and ensuring the care of over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.As Shop Manager, you'll be the heart and soul of our Malvern shop, driving sales, fostering community connections, and ensuring our shop thrives. Your responsibilities include:Working towards sales targets and maximising profits.Building strong community ties.Creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers, delivering exceptional service and representing Blue Cross with pride.Keeping things running smoothly with efficient paperwork, accurate data management, and adherence to retail standards.Maintaining optimal stock levels, ensuring our shelves are always full of treasures for our customers.Prioritising the safety of our team and customers, following all health and safety protocols with care and diligence.Your role will involve recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to ensure our shop runs smoothly and efficiently. Our Malvern shop is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. Your normal working pattern may change each week, subject to the needs of the business and the levels of staff and volunteers available to work, and will involve a significant element of weekend working.Due to the nature of the role this may involve some lone working and you will need to be willing to provide support and work at other shops as required.With opportunities for growth and development, competitive benefits, and a team dedicated to our mission, Blue Cross offers more than just a job—it offers a chance to be part of something meaningful and rewarding.About you
You'll have a background in retail management, supported by a proven track record of driving sales and exceeding targets. Your leadership and team management skills will be pivotal to success in this role, as you cultivate strong relationships with both customers and volunteers.Your great organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail will guarantee smooth operations, while your unwavering commitment to upholding high standards of health and safety underscores your reliability and professionalism. Adaptability and flexibility are also essential attributes we're seeking.Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
Retail management experienceCommercial awareness to deliver salesExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong external relationships.Good IT skills and a basic understanding of financeGood people management skillsExcellent customer service skillsIt would also be great if you had:
Full driving licenceExperience of working with volunteersExperience of fundraisingWhy Blue Cross?
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make a difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can.We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.Our generous benefits package includes:
38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing supportFree access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your familyFree physiotherapy advice and face to face interventionHealth cash planUnlimited access to an employee assistance programmePension scheme with enhanced employer contributionClaim for professional feesLife assurance20% discount on Pet Plan pet insuranceEnhanced family friendly policiesRecognition schemeAnnual volunteer daysCharity worker discounts across a variety of retailersPersonal development programmeTo read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on
Sunday 17 November 2024.Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
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Application Deadline:
17 November 2024Department:
Fundraising, Comms & EngagementEmployment Type:
PermanentLocation:
MalvernReporting To:
Area Manager - ShopsCompensation:
£23,500 - £25,000 / year
Description
Contract:
Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week over 5 daysSalary:
£23,500 - £25,000 per annumLocation:
Malvern, WR14 3NBClosing date:
Sunday 17 November 2024We’re recruiting a
Shop Manager
for our wonderful shop in Malvern! Nestled in the heart of the community, our Malvern shop is well-established and generously supported by our fantastic customers and wonderful donations.At Blue Cross, our shops are more than just retail spaces—they're vibrant hubs supporting our mission to care for animals in need.More about the role
Blue Cross is a leading UK animal welfare charity, with a network of over 50 charity shops across England and Wales. Our dedicated supporters generously contribute various items - from clothing to books, toys, household goods, and soft furnishings - all of which find their way into our shops and online platforms. The funds raised through these sales play a pivotal role in supporting Blue Cross's mission: aiding sick, injured, and homeless pets and ensuring the care of over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.As Shop Manager, you'll be the heart and soul of our Malvern shop, driving sales, fostering community connections, and ensuring our shop thrives. Your responsibilities include:Working towards sales targets and maximising profits.Building strong community ties.Creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers, delivering exceptional service and representing Blue Cross with pride.Keeping things running smoothly with efficient paperwork, accurate data management, and adherence to retail standards.Maintaining optimal stock levels, ensuring our shelves are always full of treasures for our customers.Prioritising the safety of our team and customers, following all health and safety protocols with care and diligence.Your role will involve recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to ensure our shop runs smoothly and efficiently. Our Malvern shop is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. Your normal working pattern may change each week, subject to the needs of the business and the levels of staff and volunteers available to work, and will involve a significant element of weekend working.Due to the nature of the role this may involve some lone working and you will need to be willing to provide support and work at other shops as required.With opportunities for growth and development, competitive benefits, and a team dedicated to our mission, Blue Cross offers more than just a job—it offers a chance to be part of something meaningful and rewarding.About you
You'll have a background in retail management, supported by a proven track record of driving sales and exceeding targets. Your leadership and team management skills will be pivotal to success in this role, as you cultivate strong relationships with both customers and volunteers.Your great organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail will guarantee smooth operations, while your unwavering commitment to upholding high standards of health and safety underscores your reliability and professionalism. Adaptability and flexibility are also essential attributes we're seeking.Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
Retail management experienceCommercial awareness to deliver salesExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong external relationships.Good IT skills and a basic understanding of financeGood people management skillsExcellent customer service skillsIt would also be great if you had:
Full driving licenceExperience of working with volunteersExperience of fundraisingWhy Blue Cross?
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make a difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can.We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.Our generous benefits package includes:
38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing supportFree access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your familyFree physiotherapy advice and face to face interventionHealth cash planUnlimited access to an employee assistance programmePension scheme with enhanced employer contributionClaim for professional feesLife assurance20% discount on Pet Plan pet insuranceEnhanced family friendly policiesRecognition schemeAnnual volunteer daysCharity worker discounts across a variety of retailersPersonal development programmeTo read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on
Sunday 17 November 2024.Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
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