Assistant Shop Manager

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Stone; On-site; GBP 9,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cat welfare charity is seeking an Assistant Shop Manager in Stone. This permanent role involves maximizing shop income and profitability while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Candidates should have retail experience, an understanding of sales targets, and effective team management skills. Benefits include health perks, annual leave, and the opportunity to work with passionate colleagues. If you're looking to make a difference, apply by January 27, 2026.

Benefits

Range of health benefits

26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary Finance program

Other benefits available

Qualifications

• Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment.
• Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets.
• Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Shop Manager to maximize shop income and profitability.
• Act as brand ambassador for the charity, managing shop operations.

Skills

Retail experience

Sales target understanding

Financial controls experience

Team management

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Highlighted points for this job

Salary up to £8,977.77 per annum

Permanent contract

Location: Stone

14 hours on a rota basis

Responsibilities include maximising shop income and profitability

Application closing date: 27th January 2026

Team: Retail

Location: Stone

Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)

Salary: Up to £8,977.77 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

• To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day‑to‑day operational management Matemology of shop σειאָר activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
• To act as brand ambassador for Cats Protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager

About the retail team:

• Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
• Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewelleryand jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that ‘must have’ item or simply a ‘missing piece’.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
• Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
• Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
• Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers

What we can offer you:

• Range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• And much more, which you can learn about here

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 27th January 2026

Virtual interview date: 6th February 2026

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferable. You may be just the right candidate.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

• Anonymised application form
• Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly depending on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email [e-mail] if you require any adjustments to be made to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey