Assistant Shop Manager - Newport Pagnell

Salary £25,131

Location Newport Pagnell (Multiple Locations)

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

“MAKING THE DIFFERENCE WHEN IT MATTERS THE MOST”

Would you like to join a top 100 Best Large Company rated outstanding to work for?

As an enthusiastic people orientated Assistant Shop Manager you will make a positive impact to the community through the success and growth of your store, with every sale, supports a greater purpose within Keech Hospice Care!

This role offers 40 hours and requires you to be fully flexible Monday to Saturday, on a rota basis, and will be working across both our Home and Fashion shop.

What you will do

Support the Shop Manager in achieving sales and profit targets.
Promote Keech within the community and encourage customer engagement.
Optimise store space and regular stock rotation in line with company policy.
Ensuring excellent customer satisfaction is maintained.
Sign up new Gift Aid donations and process paperwork in compliance with HMRC regulations.

What you need to do it

Although retail experience is desirable it is not a necessity
Ability to build good rapport and be part of a team.
Strong leadership and people skills
Great communicator with the ability to work on own initiative.

We thrive on seeing you flourish in your role and invest in continuous growth with supportive staff and experts on hand. We offer great benefits package including a competitive salary and contributory pension scheme, as well as opportunities for training and development and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

Our Starting salary allows room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding up to £25,742 on a competency-based framework
29 days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell holidays
£500 referral scheme incentive
Onsite subsidised restaurant
Cycle to work Scheme
Health Cash plan
Wellbeing & Employee Assistant Program
Blue Light Discount Card

Keech Hospice is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

All prospective employees will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check. The level of check is dependent on the role and designed to ensure safer and more well-informed recruitment decisions.

We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve and will take appropriate measures to safeguard them.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply promptly

If you need assistance with completing an application form please e-mail recruitment@keech.org.uk.

The Company

Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire. Children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. At home, in hospice, or wherever we’re needed.

As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training, and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.

Benefits

Competitive
salary

Cycle-to-work*
scheme

Support with health and wellbeing

Training and development

Staff representative group*

Cash
health plan*

*Dependent on role.

Our Locations

Testimonials

Faith

“Having worked for my previous employer for over 12 years, moving to a new organisation was always going to be daunting. I am glad I made that leap! I was welcomed into the team from day one and have always felt supported by my manager and the wider team.”

Lesley

“I love my role at Keech Hospice, it's a real privilege to support families on their journey. Keech is such a beautiful place, and everyone has the same ethos and values. Making the difference when it matters the most.”

Laurence

“I love working at Keech Hospice Care because you see and feel the difference you are making first-hand. I feel trusted and valued here as the specialist in my area. Every day is different and I love being able to work with various departments.”