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Vacancy for a Part-time Manager for our Community Shop

Shaw and Whitley Community Hub Ltd has a vacancy for a part-time Shop Manager to help us to run Whitley Stores, our local community shop.

The position is a zero hours contract with the expectation of working 16 hours per week @ £13/hour. Working hours can be flexible within the requirements of the job description and we will work with the successful candidate to agree a mutually convenient schedule, but this may be required to include both weekday and weekend shifts.

The Shop Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of our vibrant, community-focused shop. The role involves managing volunteers, ensuring exceptional customer service, liaising with suppliers, maintaining stock levels and – most importantly – upholding and fostering the shop’s role as a hub for the local community. A successful Shop Manager will enable Whitley Stores to increase its profitability and expand its offerings to the community.

The successful candidate will be:

• Well organised

• Computer literate

• Self-motivated

• Friendly and approachable

• Adaptable and flexible

• Happy working with volunteers

• A problem-solver

You should be happy to make decisions; creative with ideas for improvement, promotions and seasonal changes; great with people; and committed to the ethos of Whitley Stores. Experience of working in a retail environment and an understanding of health and safety and food hygiene standards would be a bonus.

As a key member of the Whitley Stores team, the shop manager will have an opportunity to make a real impact within the local community and will reap the benefits of working within a supportive, community-focused environment.

To submit an application, please email chair@shawandwhitleycommunityhub.com outlining your suitability for the role and how you think you can help us to build on the success of Whitley Stores.

Closing date for applications: 28th February 2025