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We are looking for a full-time Shop Supervisor to work 37 hours per week over 5/6 days, including Saturdays, at our Prescot Shop.

You must have previous supervisory experience and retail and cash handling experience.

As a Willowbrook Shop Supervisor, you will be responsible for generating income through the effective management of, the sale of new and donated goods, shop budget, shop expenditure and staff and volunteers.

Included in this position will be the responsibility for arranging the cost-effective, day to day shop support for the collection and delivery of goods to Willowbrook shops.

Main responsibilities:

To support the day to day operation of the designated Retail location/s.

To cover the shop in the absence of the shop manager.

To support the other hospice retail outlets by the effective and timely distribution of income generating goods as requested.

To supervise volunteers and develop the shop to achieve set targets and to maximise the financial contribution to Willowbrook Hospice.

To utilise the logistics company Boxmove in a cost saving and production manner ensuring goods are acceptable and received to the correct sales outlet.

Be responsible for the promotion of gift aid with all donors ensuing training and use of the Gift Aid system with all volunteers.

To provide management cover at any of the hospice retail locations as required.

To recruit shop volunteers with the support of the volunteer coordinators and effectively manage volunteers utilising the team kinetic software, ensuring adequate staffing levels during advertised opening hours.

To ensure the training of new and existing volunteers to the required level is achieved and continually maintained.

To support and utilise positive social media coverage of the hospice, plus, support online sales, both in shops and with the online sales supervisors by providing goods were requested for the online sales platform.

Build positive relations with 3rd party suppliers in order to maintain these facilities in good working order

To uphold expected retail standards at all times.

To ensure that a high level of customer service is demonstrated and delivered by all staff and volunteers at all times.

To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation i.e. Health and Safety and Trading Standards whilst adhering to all Hospice policies and procedures

To maintain good relations through the local community in order to enhance the profile and good name of the hospice.

To attend and participate in Retail Supervisors meetings and training and liaise regularly with the Senior Retail coordinator.

To hold regular meetings to ensure all volunteers are full informed about their shop and the Hospice to ensure that they feel valued, informed and included.

To positively promote and sell new ideas, systems, policies and procedures to ensure a positive, can do environment.

Share best practise, ideas and team success within the retail organisation.

To ensure banking is collected from other hospice retail outlets in a safe, timely and safe manner as per Willowbrook hospice procedures.

Liaise regularly with the Shop Managers to ensure their shops receive suitable and appropriate levels of stock including housekeeping goods.

To provide guidance, support and supervision of volunteers.

To organise the sorting, pricing and attractive display of stock, operating an efficient stock rotation system.

To ensure a consistently high standard of cleanliness and display both in the sales are and non-sales area.

To proactively support the recruitment of volunteers from the local community.

To take accountability for organising effective staffing levels and duty rotas in designated location/s.

For any more information please contact Julie Currie, Head of Retail on

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Work Location: In person

Our shops play a vital role in raising the essential funds for our Charity, we are currently looking for a Shop Manager to join our shop in Burleigh Street, Cambridge. This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week.

Each shop is its own little treasure trove and unique community hub, with our brilliant shop staff and volunteers keeping donations sorted, tidied and flying off the shelves.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the running of the shop, managing turnover and profitability whilst promoting and enhancing the image of our charity to all customers. The role will have responsibilityfor the security of the shop premises, its staff, volunteers and stock, making arrangements for opening and locking up at either end of the trading day.

We are looking for a shop manager who has an interest in sustainable fashion, understands the importance of community, and loves working with and supporting people to enjoy passions through volunteering. You will bring your innovation to help manage the shop, and you won't be phased by a busy productive retail setting. You will be motivated by driving income in the shop, also motivating those around you through regular communication and engagement.

To be successful in this role, you will have a good general education with excellent verbal, numerical and written skills. Previous experience of working in a similar retail environment with leadership / management experience will also be required.

Due to the nature of this role there will be an element of manual handling and physical activity involved. Lone working may also be required from time to time. Candidates are required to be physically capable (with reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates) of meeting these job requirements.

This role will work on a rota basis over 7 days which will include weekend working.

Starting salary of £24,937, with opportunities to progress to £26,598.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata'd for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, may we be able to negotiate on this.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email and we will be happy to help.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Coffee Shop Assistant

Aroma Coffee Shop

Whitegate Drive Health Centre

The role

We are looking to recruit a Coffee Shop Assistant to join our team at Aroma Coffee Shop. Reporting to the Coffee Shop Manager, you will be responsible for the preparation of food, serving customers and keeping the coffee shop clean and tidy at all times.

The hours are as follows:

Mon & Fri 9.00am - 4.00pm totaling 14 hours per week

Real Living Wage of £12.60 per hour

Additionally, you will be involved in numerous tasks including but not limited to:

• Assisting with all aspects of the preparation of food service areas including ensuring tables and chairs are set out correctly and the courtyard area is utilised during periods of appropriate weather.

• Preparing all food with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers' special dietary requirements: for example, nut, dairy or wheat allergies.

• Probing all food temperatures and recording, during storage, preparation, cooking and service adhering to food hygiene legislation at all times, incorporating HACCP.

• Stock rotation of all foods.

• Preparation of food service counters and replenishment during service and prior to busy periods.

• Serving of food to all key customers within specified service times.

• Washing up and associated clearing duties

• Cleaning and sanitising of service counters before after service periods.

• To assist with stock taking deliveries, and putting stock away within the specified times.

About you

Aligned to our ethos and values, you will have excellent customer services, worked in a similar role and thrive in a busy and challenging environment. You will have excellent customer service skills and enjoy working as part of a team. It is essential that you hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

In return we offer…

• Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service (pro rata)
• Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focusing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
• Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
• BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
• Company sick pay scheme - Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month period
• Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
• Hybrid working - manage your own diary, working in the office, at home or out with clients
• Onsite Nursery – Our Sceptre Nursery is discounted for our employees and based on site at Head office
• Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
• Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
• Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
• Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
• A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance

OUR CORE VALUES: RESPECT | TRUST & INTEGRITY | QUALITY | TALENT | RELIABILITY

What we do

As an award-winning leader in the property and construction industry, the Eric Wright Group demonstrates a culture of excellence in civil engineering, construction, development, property and facilities management that ensures long-term relationships with our partners and clients. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

Our ethos

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.

Job Title: Shop Assistant

Location: West, Central & East London stores

Hourly Rate: £12.21

Contract Type: Variable Hours (Full-Time, 20-40 hours per week across 5 days)

About the Role

Tian Tian Market is a leading Asian food retailer, offering a wide range of high-quality products from East and Southeast Asia. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused Shop Assistants to join our team at our Canary Wharf store.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about retail and Asian food culture, and who are looking to grow their career with a dynamic and expanding company.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistently high level of customer service
• Serve customers and process cash and card payments accurately
• Assist shoppers in locating products and provide knowledgeable support
• Communicate customer feedback and complaints to senior staff
• Maintain strong product knowledge, especially of Asian food items
• Receive and store large stock deliveries
• Replenish shelves with correct stock rotation and accurate pricing
• Conduct regular date checks to minimise waste
• Support promotional activities and maintain visual merchandising standards
• Follow instructions from supervisors and senior staff
• Report any operational issues or discrepancies to management
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised store environment, including vacuuming, mopping, and waste disposal
• Monitor for security risks and report suspicious activity (e.g. shoplifting, fraudulent payments)
• Uphold health and safety standards throughout the store
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in retail or customer service (Essential)
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English (Desirable)
• Familiarity with East and Southeast Asian food products (Desirable)
• Comfortable engaging with the public and working in a team
• Experience in stock replenishment and handling large deliveries (Essential)
• Must have the right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Annual leave entitlement
• Staff discount on products
• Pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Recruitment Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview, followed by a One-hour trial shift at our Canary Wharf store.

Employment is subject to satisfactory references and successful completion of the trial shift.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have an interest & knowledge of South East & East Asian food products?
• Are you able to receive large stock deliveries efficiently?
• Are you available to work 40 hours, 5 days per week? (Weekend Availability is essential)'

Experience:

• Supermarket Retail: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Job description

Denstone Hall Farm Shop and Cafe is an award winning family run business and we are recruiting for an enthusiastic and energetic Shop Assistant to join our successful and established Farm Shop team working 4 days per week including one day at the weekend.

About you and the role.

The role will include;

• Serving customers in our shop
• Ensuring the shop stays well stocked is presented well
• Being a great advocate for our locally sourced products
• Providing outstanding customer service with a smile on your face and a 'can do' attitude
• Assisting in other areas of the business if required particularly the Deli counter

The ideal candidate will;

· Have a pleasant demeanour, a smile for our customer and a hard working attitude

· Be enthusiastic and eager to provide a fantastic experience for customers

· Be motivated to complete tasks well and work as part of our fabulous team

About us.

Situated between Uttoxeter and Ashbourne and founded in 2007 by Rupert and Emma Evans, Denstone Hall Farm Shop and Cafe has successfully grown to become the 'Best Large Farm Shop & Cafe/Restaurant in the UK 2019'. Our commitment to fantastic locally sourced produce, served in our cafe and stocked in our grocery and gift shops is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to nurturing and developing our amazing staff team and pride ourselves on our high standards of customer service.

What we can offer.

· Competitive pay for the right candidate with discounts on purchases from our shop

· Free parking

If you think you are the person we're searching for, email us your CV today

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Hours: 37.5 hours / week (full-time)

Salary: £27,900 per annum

Holiday: 35 days per annum (including public holidays)

Sponsorship: Not applicable for this vacancy

Closing date: 31 October 2025

Highland Hospice is looking to recruit a Shop Manager for our Beauly Boutique. We are looking for someone with artistic flair, drive and personality to lead the volunteer team and the day-to-day operation of our largest Boutique shop. Experience of team leadership is preferred, ideally with volunteer teams and in a Charity Retail environment. This is a great opportunity to develop your retail skills while making a meaningful contribution to the Hospice's mission of supporting local communities.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BoutiqueCharity Shop Manager

What you'll be doing.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you can expect your working day to include the following:

• As our Shop Manager you will manage the day-to-day operations of the shop and volunteers, enabling the shop to operate effectively and achieve its maximum trading potential.
• You will work with volunteers to ensure that high standards of customer care are achieved at all times.
• You will work with the volunteers to sort, steam and price incoming stock to ensure that the shop floor stock levels are maintained.
• You will maintain a high standard of presentation in the shop through effective layout, display and window dressing.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements.

To succeed in the role of Shop Manager you will need the following qualities and skills:

• Be a people person who loves exceptional service
• Take great pride in what you do.
• Love working as part of a team.
• Have a creative flair whilst bringing innovative ideas to the role.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Highland Hospice we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, innovation, and individuality is one of the reasons we are a first-choice health employer in the Highlands We are passionate about our services and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey.

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture.

• 10% discount throughout all of our 15 Charity Shops.
• Access to a wide range of health benefits and services via HSF flexible schemes which can reimburse you up to 100% for a wide range of health care costs.
• Free access to our employee assistance program that provides you with counselling services, financial advice, mental health support and more to help overcome any personal or workplace challenges.
• Generous holiday entitlement with a buy more or sell some option
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension with addition contribution matching and Death in Service Benefit
• Discounted meals in our cafe prepared freshly every morning

Plus access to many more schemes and enhanced benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Highland Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We accept and celebrate our team for who they are and welcome people of all races, disabilities, sex, gender identities and reassignment, sexual orientation, ages, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact

This post is not subject to a Disclosure/PVG check.

Informal enquiries can be made to Kimberley Girvan, Area Manager on

Shop Manager – Derian House Children's Hospice Retail Shop Westhoughton

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have the drive and retail experience to help raise vital funds for our charity? We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Shop Manager to join our brand new retail shop in Westhoughton.

The role:

Leading our successful team, you will manage and co-ordinate all the retail activities for the shop including:

• Lead, inspire and manage a small team of staff and volunteers
• Provision of excellent customer service,
• Cash handling, banking, adhering to our financial procedures
• Process donations, price items and ensure high product turnover
• Ensuring the shop is tidy
• Maximising sales and profit through excellent customer service

What we are looking for:

• Previous retail or charity shop management experience
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and a passion for delivering results
• Ability to motivate a team and work independently

The role is full time – 37.5 hours to be worked 5 days over 7, however we will also consider candidates wishing to work 30 hours. This will be discussed during the interview process Working hours will be 9.00am to 5.00pm. Salary £27,542.34 full time equivalent, pro rata for 30 hours.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee subsidised benefits
• Blue Light Card
• Generous Holiday entitlement

About us:

Derian House Children's Hospice is proud to have been providing high quality care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions for the last 30 years. Derian House is the place where you can make a real difference for children and families and a great place to enhance and develop your career. Derian staff are actively encouraged to further develop their skills and knowledge in accordance with their career aspirations. As an employer Derian House is committed to investing in training to support this development.

Our Charity Shops recycle used or unwanted items that people have donated and ensure they go to a good home. The Shops play a crucial role in supporting our work by raising much needed funds.

Closing date for Applications is 31st October 2025 or earlier if sufficient applications are received

Registered Charity Number

Derian House is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality or national or ethnic origin.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a basic DBS Disclosure and barring check.

Shop Manager

Full-time: 5 out of 7 days (typically 8:30am to 5:00pm)

Salary: OTE CIRCA £27,500, depending on hours worked

Location: Villette Coffee House & Bakery BD22

Are you a people person who thrives in a busy, friendly environment? Do you love great coffee, good food, and being part of a team that takes real pride in what they do?

We are looking for a Shop Manager to take the lead at Villette Coffee House & Bakery, one of our flagship shops, in Haworth.

About Us

Villette Coffee House & Bakery is one of our busiest and most characterful shops, a place where locals and visitors alike pop in for a friendly chat, a hearty lunch, or something sweet from the counter. It’s a lively, hands-on environment where no two days are ever the same.

From our bakery roots, we’ve grown to include our own coffee shops and bakeries where customers can enjoy our products fresh, in a warm and welcoming setting.

About the Role

As Shop Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the shop and leading a small, dedicated team. You’ll make sure customers always receive excellent service, the food and drinks are prepared to a high standard, and the shop is a clean, welcoming place to be.

Your duties will include:

• Excellent customer service
• Managing and motivating the shop team
• Overseeing food hygiene, health & safety, and shop standards
• Preparing and serving food and drinks
• Supporting with clearing tables and keeping the café spotless
• Handling cashing up and banking
• Managing stock levels, ordering, and deliveries
• Ensuring every customer leaves happy

About you

You will be someone who naturally takes charge but also leads by example. You’ll be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in all aspects of the café from making sandwiches to chatting with regulars.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous experience in a café, bakery, or retail food setting
• Confidence managing and motivating a small team
• A calm, organised approach and great attention to detail
• A passion for great customer service and good food
• Food hygiene knowledge or qualifications (or willingness to train)

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and wants to help shape a busy, much-loved local shop.

Interested? Please apply with your latest CV.

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

INDHS

Join Our Team as a Shop Manager based at our Ocado Staff Shop in Bicester.

You will be based on the Ocado Site at Bicester working in partnership to ensure the smooth running of the colleague shop.

You will look to consistently deliver great service by truly putting our customers at the heart of what we do, focusing on the store standards. The role of Shop Manager is to oversee all areas of daily business operations, including leading the team to deliver the store standards, key performance indicators and an excellent level of customer service to our members within a dynamic retail environment.

About us

Company Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa, is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We enable some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste. The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

Details of location and shift pattern:

Location: Staff Shop (Ocado Bicester), Symmetry Park, Bicester, OX26 6GF

Shifts/Hours: 30 hours per week on a rota basis

The hours of work are between the hours of 6am and 8pm Monday to Friday

Rate of pay: £14.70 per hour, paid on a 4 weekly basis

Requirements

Accountabilities and responsibilities

• You will be responsible for ensuring the team are motivated to deliver the day to day delivery of the department

• You are required to effectively communicate with and co-ordinate the team of departmental colleagues to consistently deliver an excellent department

• Ensure standards remain high and continually look for ways to improve

• Support with any departmental tasks that are required

• Ensure that all Health, Safety & Environmental policies and practices are upheld, whilst proactively encouraging your team to promote a culture of good HSE practice

• Continuously review waste within your department and seek solutions to reduce wastage where possible

• Assist with development plans of colleagues, by making recommendations and coaching rising stars

• Create an engaging department where colleagues are trusted by our members and are aware that they are at the heart of everything we do

• Ensure that our colleagues uphold our culture and deliver an expectational member experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Lead by example and uphold Company Shop Group values at all times

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships

• Ability to effectively plan and organise workloads

• Able to work to strict deadlines

• A want and desire to develop and progress within your role

• A commitment to your own personal development and continued learning

• To be flexible and adaptable to support the needs of the business

• Proven record of experience in a retail environment whilst managing a team

• Solid interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with members and colleagues and anticipate and rectify potential problems

• Ability to work well under pressure whilst maintaining a can-do, helpful attitude in line with Company Shop Group ethos

• Ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own workload

• Excellent time management/organisational skills and ability to work to strict deadlines

• Service focused mindset for both internal and external customers

• Solution focused mindset bringing solutions and opportunities

Benefits

What's in it for you:

• Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees
• Annual Flu Injections, high street & leisure vouchers, and on-site Parking
• Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid
• Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts
• Contributory pension scheme with death in service benefit

Join us on the journey:  Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary. Apply now and join us to create a better world for people and the planet.

Apply now and be part of a business that's making a real difference.