Shop Manager

Type:
Location:

Thornton Square, Macclesfield

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Salary:

£26,598 per annum pro rata

Closing date:
11-01-2026

Are you a motivated and passionate individual with a flair for retail and a heart for charity? We are looking for an enthusiastic Charity Shop Manager to lead our team at our well-established Thornton Square site, we want someone to drive sales and make a real difference in the community!

East Cheshire Hospice provides care and support to patients with life limiting illnesses whilst also supporting their families and loved ones. We are there for people who are facing the toughest challenges of their lives.

We are looking for a positive and motivated Shop Manager to help us to continue to develop and grow this important stream of income.

As a Shop Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the shop.
  • Maximising sales and profitability.
  • Recruiting, training, and managing a team of volunteers.
  • Ensuring excellent customer service and a welcoming environment.
  • Managing stock donations, pricing, and visual merchandising.
  • Handling cash, banking and financial reporting.
  • Promoting the Hospice’s mission and engaging with the local community

What we can offer you:

  • A rewarding role making a real impact.
  • A supportive and friendly team.
  • 7 weeks paid holiday entitlement, increasing upon length of service.
  • Comprehensive learning and development, with excellent training opportunities.
  • Workplace pension scheme for non-NHS members.
  • Access to money saving offers via the Bluelight card.
  • Free parking when at the hospice

What you will need:

  • Retail and/or charity shop management experience is desired.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent customer service and communications skills.
  • Passion for East Cheshire Hospice and community engagement.
  • Ability to work independently and handle a variety of tasks.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

If you are excited about this opportunity and want to be part of something meaningful, we would love to hear from you, we welcome pre-application discussions, please call the HR team on 01625 664994.

Please note that we may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Join us and help make a difference – one sale at a time!

We are inclusive

We believe that equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right for everyone, and that diversity within our organisation and our community is a strength to be valued, promoted, and developed.

Being a part of and supporting such a diverse community, it is vital that our staff team represents the community in which we work. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and backgrounds irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

We understand that people perform better when they can be themselves and that by creating an environment that includes everyone, our staff will perform to their full potential.

We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience

How to Donate to East Cheshire Hospice

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