Shop Manager NEW

Blantyre, Lanarkshire
Salvation Army Trading Company

Permanent, Full time vacancy that will close in 4 days at 23:59 BST.

Vacancy

We are a highly regarded charity retail company recognized as one of The UK’s Top 25 Best Large Companies to work for and the Charity Retailer of the Year.

Responsibilities

As the Manager you will be responsible for:

• Day to day running of the shop, prioritising customer service and creating a welcoming environment.
• Preparing, sorting, and displaying donations for sale, with significant manual handling.
• Recruiting, training, and maintaining a skilled bank of general volunteers for donation collection and preparation.
• Establishing and nurturing links with local businesses, Salvation Army Corps and community individuals for donation sourcing and volunteer recruitment.
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety, storage, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Resilient, supportive, caring, hands on and enthusiastic.
• Positive attitude and dedication to exceptional customer service.
• Dynamic leadership style with a drive for success.
• Passion for developing people and a keen interest in environment and sustainability.
• Strong communication, organisational and partnership building skills.
• Ability to make decisions, manage a team and drive shop performance.

All Shop Managers will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Check.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 26 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an extra week.
• Virtual GP service: 24/7 phone consultations and video consultations 8 am-10 pm.
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with a 6% employer matching contribution and life assurance of 3 salary.
• Company sick pay from the end of probation with progressive increases.
• 25 % discount on all original retail and full priced products.
• Well being commitment and other fantastic benefits – see attachment for details.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please note that this advert may close sooner than the listed closing date in extreme circumstances.

Registered Company no The Salvation Army registered charity 214779 and in Scotland no. SC009359.