Job Details

Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail or customer service experience and are looking for the next step in your career?

As Assistant Shop Manager at Scope's Aylesbury shop you will be able to use your creativity and flair to flourish in our retail environment. Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! One day you might be generating and processing stock and designing an eye-catching window display. The next day you might be recruiting and training our wonderful volunteers. Every day there will be a different challenge that you’ll find extremely rewarding.

You may also deputise and be responsible for running the shop when the shop manager is absent. We are looking for a great attitude and a willingness to learn.

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email recruitment@scope.org.uk. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have proven experience in a retail or customer service environment.
• Be passionate about retail
• Be a dedicated team player and have the ability to motivate and lead the shop team and volunteers.
• Have a strong customer focus
• Have solid IT skills.
• You will have a good attention to detail and have a creative eye for shop displays.

Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.