Relief Retail Assistant Manager – Downham Market, Norfolk
Break has over 50 charity shops in East Anglia and the West Country, operating since 1968. The income from the charity shops is vital to the development and continuation of the services we provide for children, young people and families. We pride ourselves on selling good quality donated goods at affordable prices. We operate a recycling system, so every donation is put to good use, generating more income.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the Managers in our established charity shop in Downham Market by covering days off and holidays, this may include some weekends. The ideal candidate will have great people skills and enjoy working in a busy environment. There is also the possibility to accrue more working hours by working at other Break shops within the area.
Key Responsibilities:
Great customer service is essential to maximise income as is sourcing and merchandising stock. You will have the ability to manage a team of volunteers/staff, cash handling and an understanding of retail environment.
In return we’ll give you with the opportunity to work for an exciting and growing organisation. We are proud to offer a welcoming and supportive working environment. Please see the application pack which includes any company benefits.
Please be aware this role contains a considerable amount of physical activity, including some heavy lifting.
Essential Information
Salary: £10.52 per hour
Hours: as and when required
Closing Date: 30.05.2023
Interview Date: We will interview as suitable candidates apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning.
For more information on this vacancy please visit www.break-charity.org/careers
Please note, all invites to interview will be sent via email. Please regularly check your emails, including any spam folders, for further communication from us. Failure to attend an interview may result in your application being withdrawn.
Break operate services for vulnerable children and families and we need to ensure that we take steps to protect both them and our staff teams from the transmission of the Covid 19 virus. It is therefore a requirement for all staff unless they provide evidence of an appropriate medical exemption to be able to meet at least two of the following three requirements 1) Maintain a full vaccination status (including any recommend booster injections) 2) Undertake LFT / PCR or other approved Covid tests as required 3) Wear PPE including e.g. face masks when requested.
To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Visa's and Immigration (UKVI) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK & a Government Letter showing your National Insurance Number. We will ask to see and take a copy of an appropriate official document as set out in the UKVI guidelines. Do not send anything now, further information will be sent to you should you be invited to interview.
We are committed to equality of opportunity. Your current immigration status will not be taken into account when assessing your application against the selection criteria for the post.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.