Shop Manager – Derian House Children’s Hospice Retail Shop Westhoughton

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?  Do you have the drive and retail experience to help raise vital funds for our charity?  We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Shop Manager to join our brand new retail shop in Westhoughton.

The role:

Leading our successful team, you will manage and co-ordinate all the retail activities for the shop including:

• Lead, inspire and manage a small team of staff and volunteers
• Provision of excellent customer service,
• Cash handling, banking, adhering to our financial procedures
• Process donations, price items and ensure high product turnover
• Ensuring the shop is tidy
• Maximising sales and profit through excellent customer service

What we are looking for:

• Previous retail or charity shop management experience
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and a passion for delivering results
• Ability to motivate a team and work independently

The role is full time – 37.5 hours to be worked 5 days over 7, however we will also consider candidates wishing to work 30 hours.  This will be discussed during the interview process   Working hours will be 9.00am to 5.00pm.  Salary £27,542.34 full time equivalent, pro rata for 30 hours.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee subsidised benefits
• Blue Light Card
• Generous Holiday entitlement

About us:

Derian House Children’s Hospice is proud to have been providing high quality care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions for the last 30 years.    Derian House is the place where you can make a real difference for children and families and a great place to enhance and develop your career.  Derian staff are actively encouraged to further develop their skills and knowledge in accordance with their career aspirations. As an employer Derian House is committed to investing in training to support this development.

Our Charity Shops recycle used or unwanted items that people have donated and ensure they go to a good home.  The Shops play a crucial role in supporting our work by raising much needed funds.

Closing date for Applications is 31st October 2025 or earlier if sufficient applications are received

Registered Charity Number 1005165

Derian House is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality or national or ethnic origin.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a basic DBS Disclosure and barring check.