Retail Manager - Ashford
Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent
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Job summary
Do you have management background in Retail?
Do you want to develop your management skills and be part of a pro-active professional team?
Do you have a passion for working collaboratively in an environment thriving on positive change?
Do you want to experience a sense of achievement by knowing that every day you contribute to the provision of person-centred care?
If so, then the role of Retail Manager at Pilgrims may be just the job for you!
We are seeking well-motivated and forward-thinking professionals to join our team, in supporting the development and growth of our hospices across east Kent.
Main duties of the job
The Retail Manager will be responsible for the day to day running of the whole shop;
- Meeting and exceeding financial targets
- Maintaining effective stock management and merchandising
- Managing, recruiting and training volunteers
- Carrying out shop administration
- Arrange deliveries of sold furniture
- Ensuring adequate security
- Maintaining health and safety policy and procedures
- Implementing and ensuring the growth or our Gift Aid programme
About us
As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end of life care services to patients and their families across east Kent.
Our Vision
“Of a community where people with a terminal illness, and their family and friends, are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life”.
Other Benefits
As an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority.
Our hospices offer:
- Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments
- Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
- Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
- A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
- A sense of wellbeing
- A good work-life balance
- Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent – all providing very good road and rail links
- NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card
This advert will be closed once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, so if you’re interested, please apply as soon as possible.
Date posted
31 March 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20,372 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0497-22-5482
Job locations
Pilgrims Hospice
Wellesley Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8LP
Employer details
Employer name
Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent
Address
Pilgrims Hospice
Wellesley Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8LP
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