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Make a difference in children's lives as Store Manager at Mary's Living & Giving Store, an important venture of Save the Children UK.
Overview
Salary
£30256
Location
Chiswick, London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: Save the Children UK is a leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of children globally. The organisation believes in a promising future for every child and commits to quick responses during crises, fruitful initiatives for child welfare, and advocating for children's rights. It now offers an engaging role at its flagship store, Mary's Living & Giving, located in London.
Role Summary:You will manage the flagship Mary's Living & Giving store and aim to meet commercial goals.Managing a diverse and dynamic team of volunteers.Ensuring a unique, community-oriented shopping experience.Enhancing the store’s appeal using local trends and alignment with brand directives.
Role Requirements:Prior experience in retail leadership, specifically in fashion or charity-oriented retail.Commercial understanding and meeting sales objectives.Excellent communication skills and a resilient, flexible approach.A commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Save the Children.
Application Process Details:This role mandates onsite work in Chiswick, London involving weekend work and it comes with a range of benefits including competitive pay, generous holiday allowance, pension & life assurance, employee discounts and maternity/paternity/adoption benefits among others.
Save the Children UK is excited to offer an opportunity for a collaborative and fashion-savvy retail leader to join our team as the Store Manager at Mary's Living & Giving Store in Chiswick, London. This role is perfect for someone with strong volunteer management experience who can inspire a dedicated team to deliver an exceptional retail experience and maximise income to help transform children's lives.
About Us: Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. We work daily in the UK and globally to give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. We respond quickly when crisis strikes, ensuring children's needs are met and their voices heard. We deliver lasting results for millions, including those hardest to reach.
The Role: As Store Manager, you will lead one of our flagship Mary's Living & Giving stores. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Chiswick store, ensuring it meets its commercial goals while maintaining a unique, community-focused shopping experience. You will lead and support a team of about 40 volunteers, maintaining their engagement and evolving the store's offerings to reflect local trends and align with other MLG stores.
Job Requirements: - Proven leadership experience in retail or charity retail. - Strong sense of fashion retailing. - Commercial awareness and experience working to sales targets. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Flexible, positive, and resilient approach. - Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission, and values.
Benefits: - Competitive pay. - Generous holidays starting at 27 days per year, increasing with service. - Pension & Life Assurance. - Employee Discounts on a wide range of products and services. - Maternity/Adoption Benefits with 21 weeks of full pay. - Paternity/Adoption Leave with 10 weeks of full pay. - Additional benefits include cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, eye care, flu jabs, and season ticket loan.
This role requires on-site presence in Chiswick, London and includes weekend working. We offer flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.
