Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Deputy Shop Manager, who loves working with people, to work 15 hours (2 days) per week.

Located in Carmarthen, our well-established shop is friendly and is at the heart of the local community.

Vacancy type

Paid Vacancy

Function

Retail

Location

Carmarthen

Salary

\xc2\xa321,164 per annum (pro rata)

Contract type

Permanent

Contract hours

Part time

Weekly hours

15 hours (2 days)

Closing Date

30/07/2023

Ref No

846

Documents

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About the role

As a Deputy Shop Manager, you will support the Shop Manager, and use your creativity and flair to flourish in our fast-paced shop. Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different!

You will be responsible for generating and processing stock, designing an eye-catching window display and support the recruitment and training of our wonderful volunteers.

You will find every day challenging but rewarding.

The Carmarthen\'s shop opening hours are Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

About you

We would love to hear from candidates who are able to work well within a small team, has previous retail experience, possess a great attitude and willingness to learn and has a drive to provide excellent customer service that will enable the shop to maximise sales and profits to support the fantastic care Ty hafan provides to children and their families.

The benefits of working for T\xc5\xb7 Hafan include:

• Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%
• Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days (rising to 27 with service) ,plus Bank Holidays (based on FTE).
• Life Assurance (Death in Service benefit)
• A comprehensive induction plan and learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support
• Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts
• Healthcare Cash Plan \xe2\x80\x93 claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
• Cycle to work scheme, technology and mobile phone benefit
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts (including 25% of all purchases from any Ty Hafan Retail shop).
• Retail bonus scheme (subject to Shop Performance)

T\xc5\xb7 Hafan currently has 18 charity shops, geographically spread from Aberystwyth in the west of Wales to Cwmbran in the east. Our dedicated Retail team plays a key role in raising essential funds to enable T\xc5\xb7 Hafan\xe2\x80\x99s care provision through our hospice and community programmes which support life-limited children and their families in Wales. We strive to be an innovative, supportive, and agile team, working to collectively deliver ambitious goals.

Our retail network raises money for the Charity from the sale of donated goods (mainly clothing, bric-a-brac and household goods) to the general public, a small amount of bought-in \xe2\x80\x98new\xe2\x80\x99 goods, and the sale of tickets for the charity\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x98Crackerjackpot\xe2\x80\x99 weekly lottery. Income is also generated from cash donations, gift aid on donated goods and the sale of waste clothing and household goods to recycling merchants. Each shop team has a salaried manager and deputy, and is supported by a team of fantastic volunteers.

Our skilled hospice team provides specialist care for children with wide ranging and complex conditions, from pre-birth all the way through to 18 years of age and beyond as the lives of our families our profoundly changed so we focus on their needs too.

Our Vision A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need.

Our Purpose No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child\xe2\x80\x99s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond.

Our Values Demonstrating compassion, Providing excellent service, Working together and Taking ownership.

To apply please complete the online application form by visiting careers.tyhafan.org.uk. For any queries please email or telephone 02920 532 245

Tips for candidates \xe2\x80\x93 all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description.

Please note this role is subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure check (DBS) and receipt of two satisfactory references.

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