We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Shop Manager looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Lincoln. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 7 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some evenings and weekends due to extended trading hours), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £3567.06 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021, we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Assistant Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £3567.06 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Assistant Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 5th June 2022

Virtual interview date: TBC - Applications will be reviewed as they are recieved. 

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Prestatyn. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,718.96 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021, we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,718.96 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 1st June 2022

Virtual interview date: Week commencing 6th June 2022

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Wrexham. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,718.96 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021, we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,718.96 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 31st May 2022

Virtual interview date: TBC - Applications will be reviewed as they are recieved. 

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Purpose of the Job

The Shop Manager will lead the team to maximise the shop(s) financial contribution to BSWA by effective and entrepreneurial management and be responsible for the effective operation of the shop(s) with responsibility for:

1. Recruiting, training, managing and developing a volunteer team working within BSWA values
2. Optimising sales across all departments.
3. Achieving set targets
4. Provide excellent customer service to both customers and donors
5. Maintaining effective stock management and merchandising.
6. Carrying out shop(s) administration, including Gift Aid administration.
7. Taking necessary action to repair and maintain the premises and to take all reasonable steps to protect BSWA property from theft, damage or fire.
8. Training and ensuring team adherence to all health and safety policy and procedures.
9. To assist your Line Manager as required in area wide initiatives, for example new shop openings.

Tasks & Responsibilities;

Strategic Role As Shop Manager

1. To take day to day responsibility for managing the BSWA shop(s).
2. To brief your Line Manager at regular agreed intervals (and immediately if urgent) on progress in your shop including sales and agreed KPIs.
3. To propose action to her for improvements in operations and to carry these out once agreed with line manager.
4. To maintain an awareness of developments in local shops, especially in the charity/low cost sector, updating your Line Manager as required

1. To maintain an awareness of and to promote amongst volunteers, customers and donors the work of BSWA and relevant local or national issues through press, media and local views.
2. To manage the whole process of claiming gift aid on donated stock sales
3. To provide cover from time to time in other stores, as required.  This would usually be through negotiation and mutual agreement, although in an emergency you may be asked to cover at short notice.

Optimising Sales

1. To ensure the shop meets sales targets set by your Line Manager.
2. To ensure the shop is open during set trading hours at all times.
3. To initiate, develop and to manage relevant marketing campaigns and sales promotions to increase sales and stock donations.
4. To ensure that all waste and unwanted donated goods are disposed of in the most profitable, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly manner.
5. To maximise the sales potential of new and seasonal goods.

Maintaining Effective Stock Management & Merchandising

1. To supervise and maximise the efficiency of the stock collection systems.
2. To manage and control coding and processing of stock and to ensure quality control.
3. To ensure display of merchandising and window dressing is to a high 
4. standard.
5. To manage the handling, sorting, processing and pricing of stock and stock density and rotation in order to achieve best resale value.
6. To organise the effective ordering and use of shop consumables.
7. Ensure all products sold in the shop are compliant with Trading Standards guidance.

Staff Management & Training

1. To take day to day responsibility for recruiting volunteers from across the community, then managing, supervising and delegating work to staff and volunteers. To provide formal appraisal where relevant.
2. To lead and develop the staff/volunteer team, encouraging effective communication, setting objectives, initiating work-plans, fostering a positive team spirit through team meetings.
3. To work in partnership with training agencies, offering vocational training and apprenticeships where appropriate.
4. To attend training as required and liaise with/attend team meetings and BSWA events as appropriate.

Administration 

1.  To maintain and make agreed improvements to a shop manual, and to ensure the shop team is trained in and adheres to all aspects of the manual.
2. To complete daily and weekly sales returns and brief your Line Manager as required.
3. To ensure shop costs do not exceed agreed budget.
4. To train team in compliance with till and banking procedures, including financial procedures.
5. To take action to ensure the shop is adequately staffed, setting and maintaining staff rotas.

Premises Management

1. To ensure shop housekeeping is to a consistently high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and appearance.
2. To take day to day responsibility for ensuring shop exterior and interior is to a high standard, including shop displays.
3. To ensure all shop equipment is kept in good working order.
4. To inform your Line Manager of necessary repairs and maintenance, agree action plan and costs with her and organise for work to take place using authorised contractors.

Security, Health and Safety

1. To ensure the security of shop takings.
2. To ensure the shop complies with PCI DSS security standards for sensitive data.
3. To provide best circumstances for the personal security of staff and volunteers.
4. To ensure that security procedures are understood and implemented by all staff and volunteers.
5. To act as main key-holder and delegate key-holding to other staff or volunteers within procedural guidelines.
6. To apply company Health & Safety regulations in accordance with the shop manual by:

• Maintaining  Health & Safety records
• Undertaking required fire drills.
• Ensuring Fire Equipment is correctly sited and serviced.
• Ensuring electrical equipment is properly maintained.
• Implementing risk assessment procedures as stated in the shop manual.
• To ensure the shop team understand and implement health and safety procedures.

General

1. To carry out these tasks and responsibilities with an understanding of and commitment to the values and principles of BSWA.
2. To ensure that all activities are carried out within the requirements and the spirit of Equal Opportunities Legislation and BSWA policies and procedures.
3. To use new technology as required.
4. To do all within your powers to keep company property secure and in good working order.
5. To carry out any additional duties within the spirit of the post as required by your Line Manager.

This role profile is not exhaustive. It will be subject to periodic review and may be amended following discussion between the post holder and employer

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 1st June  at 12 noon. Interviews will take place week commencing 13th  June. 

Due to the continued growth within Community Neutering, an opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Community Neutering Assistant to join the successful team, covering mostly the Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis area. You will join us on a fixed term contract until end of May 2023, working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £24,538.69 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021, we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!

Community neutering makes a real difference to the cats and kittens helping them to lead happier and healthier lives. Our subsidised neutering campaigns provide financial assistance to much loved pets as well as strays and ferals who are not lucky enough to have an owner to care for them. All of our projects have human behaviour change principles embedded within them and this is an important measurement of our work. The Community Neutering Assistant role is incredibly important within our Neutering team and you will be helping us fulfil one of the charity's main objectives.

Responsibilities of our Community Neutering Assistant:

As a Community Neutering Assistant you will be supporting our Community Neutering Officers to deliver and facilitate our regional neutering projects and initiatives to local communities. These could be rural communities and/or those of multiple disadvantage and you will need to be sensitive to the needs of all stakeholders. You will be making a real difference to the cats and kittens, enabling them to lead happier and healthier lives. You will be assisting with the trapping, neutering and transporting of feral cats, helping recruit and support volunteers, working with stakeholders and facilitating collaboration. All of our projects have human behaviour change principles embedded within them and this is an important measurement of our work.

What we’re looking for in our Community Neutering Assistant:

• the ability to engage with diverse communities at all levels both face to face and via social media
• experience of working within communities or social enterprises and supporting relationships with different types of community groups
• excellent organisational and communication skills with a positive and flexible approach
• passionate about cat welfare, the charity and what we do as well as wanting the very best for cats and kittens across the UK
• a full driving license is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £24,538.69 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more
   

Join us as our Community Neutering Assistant and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
 

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 13 June 2022

Virtual interview date: 22 and 23 June 2022

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a creative Assistant Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Headingley. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 7 hours per week on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £3567.06 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021 we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Assistant Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

As an Assistant Shop Manager you will assist with managing all shop activities and together with the wider management team, achieve set targets and maximise financial contribution to the charity. You will help with overseeing and managing all shop activities including recruiting, training and managing an effective team of volunteers; being responsible for the day to day running of the shop on days when the Shop Manager is not present, ensuring it meets agreed income and expenditure targets for Cats Protection and taking responsibility for the shop’s accounting procedures including cash reconciliation, daily banking and till procedures.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Previous retail experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Experience of working in retail management is highly desirable, as is experience working in the charity retail sector

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £3,567.06 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Assistant Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 30th May 2022

Virtual interview date: TBC - Applications will be reviewed as they are recieved. 

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Gillingham, Kent. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,718.96 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021 we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,728.96 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 30th May 2022

Virtual interview date: 8th June 2022

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Assistant Shop Manager - Northallerton

Salary: £19,617 –£ 23,445, Full time.  Actual Salary £3,138 - £3,751  

Hours of work: 6 hours per week (Sundays)

Place of work/Base: Martin House Children’s Hospice Shop, Northallerton

Type of contract: Permanent / Part-time

About Martin House

Martin House has been caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions from West, North and East Yorkshire for more than 30 years. Every year we care for more than 420 families at our hospice in Boston Spa, in hospitals and in their own homes. We also support more than 150 bereaved families each year.

We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic person to be a Sunday Assistant Manager in our new charity shop in Northallerton.

You will have experience of working with a diverse range of people and get a buzz out of generating funds for charity.

Our ideal candidate will

• Be dedicated, compassionate, work in collaboration with other teams, be open, honest, flexible, caring and deliver high standards in everything they do.
• Want to work in a well-established, award-winning charity retail team, raising funds to support our children, young people and their families from the time of their referral through to end-of-life care.
• Understand the importance of creating a community hub within our charity shops, and be able to provide a safe, inclusive environment from which to generate revenue for our hospice.

Our Benefits include

• 32 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme (alternative stakeholder pension also offered).
• Occupational sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you want to be part of an exciting new journey in our Northallerton shop, and you are seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Please complete an application form, referring to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications should be emailed to HR.

This advert will close when a suitable applicant is appointed, so please apply as soon as possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submission, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to fulfil this role.

Assistant Shop Manager

Salary: £19,617 – 23,445 Full time.  Actual Salary £7,846 - £9,378

Hours of work: 15 hours per week (2 days over 7, with some weekend work)

Place of work/Base: Martin House Children’s Hospice Shop, Beverley

Type of contract: Permanent / Part-time

About Martin House

Martin House has been caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions from West, North and East Yorkshire for more than 30 years. Every year we care for more than 420 families at our hospice in Boston Spa, in hospitals and in their own homes. We also support more than 150 bereaved families each year.

We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic person to be an Assistant Manager in our new charity shop in Beverley.

You will have experience of working with a diverse range of people and get a buzz out of generating funds for charity.

Our ideal candidate will

• Be dedicated, compassionate, work in collaboration with other teams, be open, honest, flexible, caring and deliver high standards in everything they do.
• Want to work in a well-established, award-winning charity retail team, raising funds to support our children, young people and their families from the time of their referral through to end-of-life care.
• Understand the importance of creating a community hub within our charity shops, and be able to provide a safe, inclusive environment from which to generate revenue for our hospice.

Our Benefits include

• 32 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme (alternative stakeholder pension also offered).
• Occupational sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you want to be part of an exciting new journey in our Beverley shop, and you are seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Please complete an application form, referring to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications should be emailed to HR.

This advert will close when a suitable applicant is appointed, so please apply as soon as possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submission, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to fulfil this role.

Assistant Shop Manager

Salary £19,617 – 23,445 Full time.  Actual Salary £3,138 - £3,751

Hours of work 6 hours per week (Sundays)

Place of work/Base Martin House Children’s Hospice Shop, Beverley

Type of contract Permanent / Part-time

About Martin House

Martin House has been caring for babies, children, and young people with life-limiting conditions from West, North and East Yorkshire for more than 30 years. Every year we care for more than 420 families at our hospice in Boston Spa, in hospitals and in their own homes. We also support more than 150 bereaved families each year.

We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic person to be a Sunday Assistant Manager in our new charity shop in Beverley.

You will have experience of working with a diverse range of people and get a buzz out of generating funds for charity.

Our ideal candidate will

• Be dedicated, compassionate, work in collaboration with other teams, be open, honest, flexible, caring and deliver high standards in everything they do.
• Want to work in a well-established, award-winning charity retail team, raising funds to support our children, young people and their families from the time of their referral through to end-of-life care.
• Understand the importance of creating a community hub within our charity shops, and be able to provide a safe, inclusive environment from which to generate revenue for our hospice.

Our Benefits include

• 32 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme (alternative stakeholder pension also offered).
• Occupational sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you want to be part of an exciting new journey in our Beverley shop, and you are seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Please complete an application form, referring to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications should be emailed to HR.

This advert will close when a suitable applicant is appointed, so please apply as soon as possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submission, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to fulfil this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Management Accountant to join our team based in TBC. We will offer you a competitive salary of TBC.

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Assistant Management Accountant Role:

This permanent role is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to learn about accounting in the insurance industry and working with Scouts in the Finance Unity Insurance department.

The Team works very closely together. Roles are cross trained in order to provide internal team support and community spirit. It also offers a broader knowledge of the functions of the department and its relationship to other departments and the business as a whole.

you will support for further study to gain professional qualification to become a qualified Accountant, Most of the team have 14+ years knowledge & experience of working for Scouts in the Finance team. Working on our international brand World Scout Shop. The opportunity to learn about accounting in the insurance industry working with Unity Insurance.

Key responsibilities as our Assistant Management Accountant:

- Support Purchase ledger Clerk with Invoice registration & approval

- Support the Assistant accountant with BACS payments

- Providing information and support for the year-end audit both internally and to the external auditors.

- Investigating variances and responding to queries.

- Providing detailed commentaries on both Monthly and YTD performance.

- Supporting the Assistant Financial Controller in adhoc projects.

- Assist with IT projects & system developments as a finance member stakeholder.

- Assist with preparing monthly Management and P&L postings

- Complete balance sheet reconciliations monthly, Accruals & Prepayments, Journal reconciliation & posting, 

What we are looking for in our Assistant Management Accountant:

- Proven experience in a similar role.

- Good level of knowledge of accounting practices

- Knowledge & understanding of VAT & VAT reporting

- Part/full qualification in AAT/CIMA Or Qualification in a similar

- Good oral & written communication

- Flexible approach to changing business priorities

What we can offer you as our Assistant Management Accountant:

- 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service

- Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year

- Life Assurance

- Simply Health Scheme

- Generous Pension Scheme

- Free car parking

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

- Up to four personal days paid leave a year

- Maternity/Paternity Leave

- Childcare Vouchers

- Flexible working hours

- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits

- Study and volunteer leave

Closing date: Fri, 3 June 2022, 11:59

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

Assistant Shop Managers

REQ001776

2 Permanent part-time positions available - For 14 and 21 hours per week.

14 hours - £7,270.20 per year 21 hours - £10,810.90 per year (£9.90 per hour)

Andover SP10 1LP

Working alongside the Shop Manager you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are making this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.

About working in our shops

Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.

The Role

As Assistant Shop Manager, you’ll work alongside the Shop Manager, and use your creativity and flair to flourish in our retail environment. Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! From generating and processing stock to designing an eye-catching window display or recruiting and training our wonderful volunteer team you’ll find every day challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have some experience or skill in the following areas but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important:

-Leadership. You’ll have proven management experience to run your shop autonomously. Plus have the organisational skills to manage your own time and be confident in talking about the work of Scope. You will also play a vital role in the recruitment and development of our volunteer team.

-Customer Service. Our customers are at the heart of all we do so you’ll want to provide the very best customer service and be a focal point in your local community.

-Being Commercial. Working within a framework you will use your commercial skills to spot sales opportunities.

-Stock Management & Merchandising. We want to provide our customers with the best stock package on the high street. You will play a central role by generating stock, choosing which stock is suitable for sale, ensuring our pricing is correct and then maintaining high merchandising standards on the shop floor.

-Teamwork. At Scope, you'll find friendly faces, welcome cuppas and chats with everyone in the team. 

Your on boarding training, Springboard to Success, will set you up for success. Plus, you’ll have ‘on the job’ training, working alongside our colleagues and learning how to drive sales by recycling our donations that will inspire you to become a Scope Disability Game changer.

About You

You’ll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic and committed to providing excellent customer service. You do not need specific retail experience, but we do ask that you are business minded and have worked in a fast paced, service environment where you put the customer’s needs first.

You’ll also need to showcase a great attention to detail, solid IT skills and have a creative eye for displays. We ask you demonstrate an appreciation of Scope’s values and ambition of achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people.

If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

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Close date: 25/05/2022

Shop Hours

It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day, so some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. We work 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota.

Our Values - Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity and encourage applications from disabled people. We are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then we would love to meet you for an interview. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Equality and Diversity and Inclusion

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We want to seize every opportunity to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.

We work hard to ensure that we are making exciting opportunities available to all, and everyone feels valued, heard and respected so that we continue to build a high performance, high engagement culture.

Scope Benefits

We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work and embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including 35 days annual leave , flexible working (where we can), company pension, excellent training and career development, strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+, wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more.

Who we are at Scope?

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change.

Age UK are passionate about raising much needed funds to benefit older people across the UK. Can you help us?

We are looking for a confident Assistant Store Manager to help ensure the ongoing success of the Halewood branch.

You will provide a quality retail service, aiming to surpass targets and expectations. If you have worked in a similar role and have strong retail and customer service skills, we are keen to hear from you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

About you:

* Proven retail experience
* Helping the Shop Manager drive the success and profitability of the store, covering for management when necessary
* Leading by example, offering excellent customer service levels at all times
* Displaying goods effectively and maintaining the shop's appearance
* Recruiting, supporting and training the volunteers in the shop, as required by the Shop Manager
* Encouraging engagement in the shop and the work of Age UK
* Generate stock donations to meet sales requirements
* Travel within the region where required in the performance of the job, to provide cover in another shop, or for training activities

What we offer in return:

* 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday allowance - (pro-rata)
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 6%
* Shopping discounts
* Life assurance and many more…

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK have more than 250 Charity Shops across the UK - join our fantastic team and help us make a difference to the lives of others!

Our amazing Assistant Managers support our Shop Managers in all aspects of the business and may hold responsibility for some of the aspects of the shop whilst the overall accountability remains with the Shop Manager.

Assistant Managers have good customer service skills and the confidence to cover for the Shop Manager for short periods of time, whilst working in collaboration with management at all times.

You will have:

* The ability to work collaboratively and consultatively with the Shop Manager
* Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's.
* Be able to lead a team of volunteers and staff
* Ability to delegate and coach staff
* Excellent customer services skills
* The ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
* IT literacy and numeracy skills
* Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kgs?

Ideally you will also have:
* The ability to understand and establish successful retail processes
* Ability to understand basic financial reports
* Experience in a customer facing role

What we offer in return:

* A 35 hour working week
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday allowance
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8%
* Shopping discounts
* Life assurance and many more…

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.