Shop Manager

British Red Cross incorporated; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known charity organization in Wandsworth, London is seeking a Shop Manager to lead their charity shop team. This role involves managing store operations, achieving financial targets, and inspiring staff. Candidates should have retail supervisory experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to promote the charity's cause. The position offers flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

36 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Career & learning opportunities

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Retail experience at supervisory level, delivering outstanding customer service.
• Proven management skills to develop and inspire a team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with target-driven initiative.
• Proficient with a PC and possess proven IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to provide a brilliant shopping experience.
• Coordinate activities on the shop floor and behind the scenes.
• Design the shop layout to connect customers to our cause.
• Achieve financial targets and train new staff.

Skills

Retail experience at supervisory level

Outstanding customer service

Proven management skills

Proficiency with PC and IT skills

Job description

Shop Manager

Location: Wandsworth, London

Salary: £24,308 per annum (plus ILW, if residing & working in London)

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent

Are you ready to lead the team representing the British Red Cross in your community?

We’re in search of an enthusiastic Shop Manager to lead our friendly charity shop. If you’re a retail expert with a knack for motivating a team, this role offers a chance to shine! Come join our journey to spread kindness.

“Nothing beats the feeling of the team pulling it out of the bag to excel. Generating funds for a worthwhile charity that helps such a wide range of humans is wonderful.”
- Nada, Shop Manager

What will a day in the life of a Shop Manager involve?

• Leading a team that provides a brilliant shopping experience for your customers.
• Working on the shop floor, coordinating activity “behind the scenes”; no two days are the same.
• Designing the perfect layout and environment that helps connect your customers to our cause.
• Being responsible for achieving financial targets and inducting, training and managing new staff and volunteers.
• Representing the British Red Cross to a high standard and embodying our core values.

To be a successful Shop Manager, what will you need?

• Retail experience at supervisory level. You can deliver outstanding customer service and are comfortable with organisational and cash-handling duties.
• Know how to get the best out of people. With proven management skills, you know how to develop and inspire your team.
• Be an entrepreneur who can work to targets, using your initiative to achieve fantastic results.
• Be proficient with a PC and possess proven IT skills.
• Care about the British Red Cross cause and have the skills and knowledge to promote the shop in your community as the charity retailer of choice.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 26th January 2026.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you’ll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world’s emergency responders