Charity Shop Manager - Spondon

RSPCA Derby; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the East Midlands is looking for a highly motivated Charity Shop Manager for their Spondon shop. This full-time position involves maximizing shop profits, managing a volunteer team, and delivering excellent customer service. Candidates should have retail experience and a passion for charity work. Interested individuals should apply with a CV and cover letter before the deadline on January 6, 2026. The interview will be on January 14, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in the retail sector is preferred.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and motivate a volunteer team.

Responsibilities

• Maximise profits and performance of the shop.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage a team of volunteers.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Leadership

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and inspirational Charity Shop Manager at our busy charity shop in Spondon for 35 hrs per week - 5 full days (9am-4.30pm). We require candidates who can work as part of a team and independently take personal ownership for the performance of the shop, maximise profits, manage a volunteer team and deliver excellent customer service. Experience in the retail sector and a love of charity retail is preferred.

Please apply by emailing your full CV and covering letter to: [e-mail]

Application deadline: 4pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

Interview date: Wednesday 14th January 2026 at our charity shop in Spondon, DE21 7FG.

Our shops fund vital animal welfare work at our Abbey Street Animal Rehoming Centre in Derby including the rehabilitation of animals who have been abused, neglected and abandoned.

If you haven’t heard from us within 1 week of the closing date, then unfortunately your application hasn’t been successful.

Please read the job description carefully and, if you are 18 years of age or over, send your full CV with a covering letter outlining all your experience to: [e-mail]

We look forward to receiving your application. We may not be able to respond to each application received but we will be in touch if we wish to invite you for an interview.