Shop Manager - Furniture
Maidstone Furniture
£18,037.50 per annum (£9.25 per hour)
37.5 hours per week







Demelza Hospice Care for Children is a charity providing hospice services for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and support for their families across Kent, East Sussex and South East London.

We seek an experienced Shop Manager to lead our new Maidstone Furniture retail outlet to achieve sales and profit targets and raise the profile and awareness of Demelza through marketing initiatives.

You will have previous retail experience, with a proven track record of meeting and working towards set targets.

You will have line management responsibility for the Assistant Shop Manager and the logistics team and will lead the support and the development of the volunteer workforce. You will need to demonstrate your excellent communication and people management skills.

You must have a flexible approach to working and be able to use your initiative to make effective decisions and delegate work.

Basic computer skills would be an advantage. This role will involve moderate moving and handling. You will be required to work flexibly across the seven day trading week.

For an informal chat please call Rachel Stead, Shops Operations Manager, on 07818 512044, between the hours of 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Saturday.

All external candidates must apply through our website. Internal applicants can apply by sending a supporting statement to recruitment@demelza.org.uk

Closing Date Monday 17th July 2017, 1:00pm
Interview Date Wednesday 26th July 2017

For more information and to apply for this role, please visit our website - www.demelza.org.uk

An Enhanced DBS Disclosure check will be undertaken for successful applicants.
Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651
Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.