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Scope

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • 24d left

AI generated summary

  • You must have retail experience, strong customer focus, IT skills, attention to detail, and a passion for teamwork and creativity, while aligning with Scope’s values for disabled people's futures.
  • You will manage stock, design displays, recruit and train volunteers, tackle daily challenges, and run the shop in the manager's absence—all while making a difference for disabled people.

Requirements

  • Have proven experience in a retail or customer service environment.
  • Be passionate about retail.
  • Be a dedicated team player and have the ability to motivate and lead the shop team and volunteers.
  • Have a strong customer focus.
  • Have solid IT skills.
  • You will have a good attention to detail and have a creative eye for shop displays.
  • Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
  • We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of creating equal futures with disabled people.

Responsibilities

  • Make a real difference to the lives of disabled people
  • As Assistant Shop Manager of Scope's Littlehampton shop you will be able to use your creativity and flair to flourish in our retail environment.
  • Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different!
  • One day you might be generating and processing stock and designing an eye-catching window display.
  • The next day you might be recruiting and training our wonderful volunteers.
  • Every day there will be a different challenge that you’ll find extremely rewarding.
  • You may also deputise and be responsible for running the shop when the shop manager is absent.
  • We are looking for a great can do attitude and a willingness to learn.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position available in Littlehampton?

The job title is Assistant Shop Manager.

What is the starting salary for the Assistant Shop Manager position?

The starting full-time salary is £21,840 per annum, which equates to £12.00 per hour.

Are part-time hours available for this role?

Yes, part-time hours of 14 hours and 21 hours will be considered for this role.

What are the main responsibilities of the Assistant Shop Manager?

The main responsibilities include generating and processing stock, designing window displays, recruiting and training volunteers, and running the shop in the absence of the shop manager.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Proven experience in a retail or customer service environment is required, along with a passion for retail, strong customer focus, solid IT skills, and a creative eye for shop displays.

What are the working hours for this position?

The full-time hours are 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven, with weekend and Bank Holiday cover needed.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include 35 days annual leave, flexible working (where possible), company pension, excellent training and career development, and discounts at gyms, restaurants, and more.

Is there an opportunity for pay progression?

Yes, there is pay progression at 6 months and 2 years following the start date.

Will I require a DBS check for this role?

Yes, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

How does Scope support diversity and inclusion in their hiring process?

Scope encourages applications from disabled people and underrepresented communities to create a workforce reflecting the communities served, and they provide interview adjustments when needed.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 13 January 2025.

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Scope

Scope = Equality for disabled people.

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1952
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Scope is a UK-based charity dedicated to promoting equality and advocating for the rights of disabled people. Their ultimate mission is to achieve a society where all disabled individuals have the same opportunities as everyone else. The purpose of Scope is to provide support, information, and practical assistance to disabled people and their families, while also campaigning for social change and influencing policy to remove barriers to equality. They aim to create a more inclusive society by raising awareness, challenging negative attitudes, and working towards systemic change that enables disabled individuals to live independently and participate fully in all aspects of life.