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Assistant Shop Manager (viewed 104 times)

Company Name: Scope
Job Location: Gosforth
Job Status: Part Time
Job Description : Assistant Shop Manager Starting full-time salary �23,581.58 a year (�12.96 per hour). Fixed term for 3 months - part time, 28 hours a week Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1JZ Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career? If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you. The role Fixed term for 3 months - part time, 28 hours a week Scope's Gosforth shop - Unit 29 Gosforth Shopping Centre, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1JZ As Assistant Temporary Shop Manager at Scope�s Gosforth shop, you will work alongside the Shop Manager to keep the shop running smoothly each day. Every day is different. You will help increase sales, manage shop costs, and support and motivate the team. You will: � Assist in the management of the shop operations � Work with the Shop Manager to support, motivate, and involve a diverse team of paid employees and volunteers. � Work with the Shop Manager to support, motivate, and involve a diverse team of paid employees and volunteers. � Actively promote Scope and its services within the community. � Support the shop manager to drive sales and effectively manage stock. Also support our online selling with identifying suitable items and listing on online selling platforms � Help the team deliver excellent customer service. � Deputise for the shop manager in their absence. About you We�re looking for someone who has: � Proven experience in a customer-facing role, with responsibility for supervising or leading a team within retail or other service-based environments � Experience working in a target-driven environment, with a focus on achieving sales or performance goals � Experience of working in a fast paced environment � A team player with strong work ethic � Strong communication and interpersonal skills � IT literacy and numeracy skills We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description. We also ask you to share how you support Scope�s values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people. Working in Our Shops Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by dedicated, creative, and passionate teams. We focus on sustainable fashion, engage with local communities, and lead volunteers to deliver a great experience for colleagues and customers. Funds raised support Scope�s mission of achieving equality for disabled people and their families. Shop Hours Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Full-time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven Part-time: Weekly hours on a seven-day rota
Job Requirements/ Application Instructions: Additional information You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship. Anonymised applications We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form. Our values Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair. We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds. Our promise to disabled people We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our team to reflect the communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader, we promise to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements for the job. To do this, tick the box in your application to say you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme (this used to be called the Guaranteed Interview Scheme). If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website. You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website. Important to know You must meet all the essential requirements listed in the job description. If lots of people apply, we may need to limit interviews to a fair number of disabled applicants who best meet the criteria. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve. You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website. Benefits � 35 days holiday � Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years � Company pension � Excellent training and career development � Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people) � Wellbeing incentives, discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more � Long service awards and employee recognition awards One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We�re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable. How to apply Please visit our website via the link and apply online. https://ce0258li.webitrent.com/ce0258li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d754078C7iP&WVID=684025072G&LANG=USA We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Thursday 19 March 2026. Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Salary: Recruitment�23,581.58
Contact:
Phone: 08088003333
Link: https://www.scope.org.uk/jobs-at-scope
Address:	Recruitment Scope Scope Gosforth NE Newcastle NE3 1JZ

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