SAH Band 2 £21,986 – £23,969 pro rata per annum

35 hours per week, 5 days Monday to Saturday

Closing date for applications is: 20th September 2024
Anticipated interview date: 10^th October 2024

Who are we?

St Andrew’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting conditions which require complex symptom management, and/or end-of-life care. It is Lanarkshire’s specialist hospice and provides multidisciplinary support for patients, their families and carers. The service is provided completely free of charge for the adult population of North and South Lanarkshire and is open to all without distinction of race, gender or creed.

The Hospice values represent our core beliefs and act as our guiding principles at the very heart of all that we do. Our values are; Human Dignity, Compassion, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.

What is the role?

As the Shop Manager, your primary responsibility is to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our Retail Store in alignment with the organisations goals and values. Your role encompasses strategic planning, volunteer management, customer service, and financial accountability, all aimed at maximising the shops profitability and supporting our charitable initiatives.

What we expect of you?

• Lead with passion and expertise in retail management
• Till operating, bank cash, oversee accurate financial records, manage stock control for donated and branded goods
• Experience of managing a retail store from start up to deliver high volume sales targets
• Foster good links within the local community
• Flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and the ability to supervise volunteers
• Be aware of market trends and be able to deliver an attractive shopping experience to build on the success of the hospice shop

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What you can expect from us?

We recognise that to continue to provide excellent care and services to patients and families, we need an amazing team around us.  In order to attract, retain and reward our people, our benefits include:

• A warm and supportive working environment
• Competitive Salaries
• Unsocial Hours Payments (where relevant to role)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Induction Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Counselling Services
• Occupational Health
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Practices
• Ongoing Learning & development opportunities
• NHS Staff Benefits Scheme

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.

This is not an NHS appointment, and any offer is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and Disclosure. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 10 days of the closing date you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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