Details:
- Salary: £22,300 - 25,140 - Annum
- Location: Wymondham Norfolk
- Date: 4 weeks ago
Description:
Retail Donation Centre Manager
Are you looking for a full-time Retail Donation Centre Manager opportunity that promises to give you a sense of purpose and fun in a hard-working, values-driven and people-focused team?
This is an opportunity for a commercially aware, full-time Retail Donation Centre Manager to join our retail team. In this busy and varied role, you will be responsible for the efficient management of donated goods within the warehouse and coordinating their distribution across our Retail shops and to our customers. This role involves stock management, organising distribution logistics, and supervising Distribution Centre staff and volunteers.
About Big C
As a local cancer charity, Big C are dedicated to supporting anyone affected by cancer in Norfolk and neighbouring counties whilst working with key partners in research and healthcare to improve future outcomes.
Big C has raised over £40 million since the charity was founded in 1980; £20 million in the past seven years alone. On average, £3 million is raised each year by Big C’s loyal supporters. Income is also generated via our Big C charity shops across the region.
There are an estimated 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK. 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Big C seeks and implements new approaches and projects to make sure that no one is missing out on the opportunity to access our support.
Big C’s work focuses on 6 key areas:
1. Support – for people affected by cancer
2. Research – into cancer
3. Equipment – provision for the region’s main acute hospital trusts
4. Education – provision of interventional and presentational education programmes
5. Income Generation – raising vital funds to improve the lives of people living with cancer
6. People – Big C service users, their loved ones, Big C trustees, staff, volunteers and fundraisers
The dedication of our employees, volunteers, supporters, and fundraisers is how we continue to improve the lives of those affected by cancer.
About the role
If you have experience in retail, are able to manage a team and are looking to make a difference this could be ideal for you. The kindness of people is the only way that we can make a difference in the local community, and you can help us achieve this through being resourceful and responsive to the needs of volunteers and customers.
The working hours are 35 hours per week to be worked over 5 days, usually Monday to Friday. However occasional weekend or evening work may be required from time to time. The salary from 1st April 2024 is £22,300.38 to £25,140.84 per annum, subject to skills and experience.
If you are reading this from our website, you will be able to access and download the full job description for this role here: JDPS Retail Donation Centre Manager 0324.pdf
Why choose Big C
As a Best Employer Eastern Region Gold accredited employer, we are proud to be able to offer a supportive working environment with a focus on employee wellbeing, equity and recognition of the importance of a good work/life balance.
Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty. These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Subject to eligibility/scheme rules, benefits include:
* 5% employer pension contribution
* 33 days holiday per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (full time equivalent)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Company sick pay
* Life assurance
* Health cash plan and wellbeing resources
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Opportunities for training and development
Recruitment Process
Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a barred list check. Additionally, your application plays an essential part in our choosing the right person for this position.
When applying, please complete the online application fully. Information to support your application can be in your attached covering letter or where indicated in the application. If you are unable to complete your application online you may email it or contact us for advice.
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 21st April 2024 but may close early if enough applications have been received