We are recruiting for a committed Assistant Shop Manager with a passion for fashion, homeware, soft furnishings and household goods to join our team as an Assistant Shop Manager on a Sunday.

This is an exciting time to be joining our retail team as we embark on ambitious plans to renovate our stores. Our Stevenage Oval shop is home to a great selection of affordable childrenswear, toys, homewares, fashion and more. We have a range of preloved high street must haves at half the price, with every item you buy will not only getting you a great bargain, but also helping us to continue to care for local people in our community.

What does the Assistant Shop Manager role involve?

• Driving sales and promoting Gift Aid to reach maximum revenue potential
• Maintaining a high standard of display, presentation and cleanliness throughout the store
• Seeking new opportunities to market the store, including organising promotional events and activities locally and via social media
• Managing the deliveries and collections of donated goods and delivering an excellent standard of customer service
• Working collaboratively with the Store Manager to build and develop a motivated team of staff and volunteers.

What skills does the Assistant Shop Manager need?

• Retail experience, ideally within the Charity sector
• Have experience in people management, including experience of working with and managing volunteers
• Great communication skills along with a can-do attitude
• A creative flair and passion for customer service
• Be confident working in a fast-paced environment
• Be proactive, driven and commercially aware
• Have strong IT skills with a good knowledge of Excel/Word/Outlook package.

This is a part-time position covering 7 hours per week on a Sunday. Candidates should be flexible as there may be the need to support our other shop locations as required.

If you’d like to find out more, please contact the shop manager on: stevenage.theovalshop@ghhospicecare.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 27th June 2025. Please note that we are actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found. Whilst we’d love to get back to everyone who applies to our roles, we will only be in touch if your application is successful, if you have not heard from us within 28 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Garden House Hospice Care are proud to be disability confident and reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities. We can only accept applications from candidates with the Right to Work in the UK. Safeguarding is of paramount importance to us; all successful candidates are required to undergo a DBS check, regardless of role.