Job Description
Our Shop Managers have the freedom and independence to take ownership for their shop's performance, maximising profits, delivering the highest level of shop standards using their creative flair, and providing excellent quality service to our customers. Our charity shops are vital in raising funds from the sale of pre-loved, donated stock to fund Mind's vital mental health support services. But they are more than just shops, they play a vital role in local communities across England & Wales, offering a warm and welcoming place for people to shop, volunteer or access our mental health information. As a Shop Manager, you'll have the opportunity to drive change and make an impact, in a varied role where no day is ever the same! You'll also have opportunities to take ownership of your development, with support to help you reach your ambitions, whatever this looks like for you. We need great people like you to join us in the fight for mental health and to achieve our vision of making sure that everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. has experience as a retail manager, or a similar management role • has commercial awareness • As Shop Manager, you'll receive the fantastic benefits below: • Competitive annual salary • 25 days' paid holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time employees) • Development workshops & courses, to help build your career • A strong commitment to work-life balance • Family friendly policies & enhanced pay • A competitive pension scheme & life assurance, available to all our employees • 25% staff discount in all Mind shops • Access to exclusive discounts at over 160 retailers through our employee savings app • Employee Assistance Programme • Cycle to Work Scheme • Interest free season ticket loan About Mind Retail Mind Retail are a network of over 170 shops across England and Wales, generating a net income of around £21 million per year. We won't stop until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We value the power of diversity. Safer Recruitment at Mind Retail In line with our Safer Recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the Children's Barred List and/or ‘Work with Adults' workforce check based on their role and responsibilities. A DBS check is a process to check someone's criminal record (if they have any). A Barred List is a list of people who are barred from working with children. To enable you to predetermine what might be disclosed in your DBS check, please use this disclosure calculator. Mind Retail is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all communities. We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff and volunteers, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, disability or offending background. Mind Retail reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates.