Store Manager

at  Barnardos

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.

• As part of Barnardo’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check

AS A STORE MANAGER YOU WILL MANAGE THE DAY TO DAY RUNNING OF OUR MONK BRETTON DONATION CENTRE. THIS IS A LARGE DONATION CENTRE, HEAVILY DONATED AND FAST PACED. YOU WILL LEAD A TEAM OF 7 COLLEAGUES TO MAXIMISE STORE SALES AND PROFITS. BY DOING SO YOU WILL PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN RAISING THE FUNDS FOR THE AMAZING SERVICES AND SUPPORT BARNARDO’S PROVIDES FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, PARENTS, AND CARERS ACROSS THE UK.

Location: 10-12 Castle Close, Monk Bretton District Centre, Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2QR
Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working.

SOME BUT NOT ALL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE:

• Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme.
• Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo’s is maintained at all times.
• Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager.
• Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store.
• Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines
• Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
• Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers.
• Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI’s.
• Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo’s Manager’s Manual and the relevant Retail procedures.
• Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended.

PLEASE NOTE AS THE ROLE IS BASED IN ONE OF OUR DONATION CENTRES THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN CHARITY RETAIL AND EXPERIENCE IN HANDLING AND MOVING HIGH VOLUMES OF STOCK ON A DAILY BASIS.

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.

• As part of Barnardo’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.

Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS FOR SOME POSTS, THIS ADVERT MIGHT CLOSE BEFORE THE DISPLAYED CLOSING DATE. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU APPLY FOR THIS ROLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

The Retail section consists of more than 700 Barnardo’s shops across the UK. These high-street stores are reliant on donations from the public and corporate supporters,and generate funds from the sale of these donated items. There are a wide range of shops, from traditional charity stores to book shops and furniture. The Trading division produces and sells a range of products, including cards and gifts.