Job description
Make a real difference to the lives of disabled people
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 experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
The role
Full job description
Permanent- 35 hours per week
Location - Scope's Windermere shop - 33 Main Road, Windermere, LA23 1DX
As Shop Manager at Scope's Windermere shop, youll have autonomy to run your shop using 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 youll find extremely rewarding.You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.
For more information about the roles responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to job description above.
About you
As Shop Manager youll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or youll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career.
To be successful in this role, you will :
- Be commercial
- Have a can-do attitude and always put the customers needs first.
- Youll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic
- Have excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scopes values and our ambition of creating equal futures with disabled people.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver an Equal Future for disabled people and their families.
Shop hours
Its important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day, so some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. We work 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
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.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more aboutour approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusionon the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 35 days annual leave
- flexible working (where we can)
- company pension
- excellent training and career development
- strong colleague networks acrossdisability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
- Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
Link to full benefits package
and what our colleagues say aboutWorking at Scope | Disability charity Scope UK
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for equal futures for disabled people.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm BST on Monday 21 October 2024.
How to apply
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
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