St Michael’s Hospice Retail is responsible for the operation of the chain of St Michael’s Hospice charity shops, e-commerce and the Donation Centre.  We are currently seeking a Manager for our Rye Shop.

Within this role you will manage a team of volunteers, requiring excellent communication and organisational skills.  The role will also include cashing up, sorting donations, pricing, rotating and ordering stock.  You will also be responsible for the development and implementation of new and inventive ways to maximise income and reach targets. You will be confident in the management and promotion of Gift Aid and encouraging customers to sign up.

You will be responsible for ensuring that our Charity Shops are clean and visually inviting providing a positive shopping experience for our customers, whilst making them a rewarding place to work through volunteer training and recruitment.  You will be responsible for delivering as much profit as possible to support the work of St Michael’s Hospice.

At St Michael’s Hospice, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for our employees. We offer a range of benefits to ensure that our employees feel valued and supported, including:

• A good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership
• Benenden Health membership
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free refreshments
• Supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your continued professional development
• Access to the Blue Light card scheme and its discounts
• Performance related bonus offered for Shop Managers

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their professional development and well-being. We invite you to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

To apply for this position please complete an application form.  Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact the HR team.

Previous applicants need not apply.

If a vacancy is part time the salary will be pro rata.