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Location:  30 Bridge Street, Rothwell NN14 6JW

Rate of pay:  £12.27 per hour

Hours of work:  Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri 9am – 4pm and Sat 9am – 3pm
Week 2: Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri 9am – 4pm
Average 27.5 hrs per week

About the role

All our shops play a vital role in raising funds that support our work throughout the county.  Every penny helps to improve later life for people in Northamptonshire.  We need to recruit a reliable, trustworthy person with retail experience to be responsible for the management of our thriving shop in Rothwell and to ensure that sales and profits are maximised.  You will be responsible for the security of the shop, hold the keys and ensure the shop is open and trading effectively at the advertised times and on specified days.  You will support and supervise a team of volunteers and will be responsible for stock control and stocktaking.   

About you

We are looking for someone who has a good standard of education and is computer literate.  Experience of working in retail is essential, as are excellent merchandising skills.  As Shop Manager you will need to have experience of maintaining cash and general banking.  Bring your passion for providing good customer service and enjoy working with our small, friendly team, knowing that you are helping to make a difference to older people in our community.  This is an exciting opportunity to help us continue to run a fantastic charity shop that is an asset to the town.

How to apply for our job vacancies

Download our job application form and equal opportunities policy. Complete either the Word or PDF version of the application form and either email to recruitment@ageuknorthants.org.uk or post it to:

Age UK Northamptonshire
The William and Patricia Venton Centre
York Road
Northampton
NN1 5QJ

Please do not send CVs as they will be discounted.  For more information about this role and working for Age UK  Northamptonshire, call us on 01604 611200 or email recruitment@ageuknorthants.org.uk

Closing date for applications:  Friday 28th February, 4pm

Interviews:  week commencing Monday 3rd March

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 Application form as a PDF to download and print out (369 KB)

 Equal opportunities policy (95 KB)

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