Assistant Shop Manager – Thornton Square

Type:
Location:

East Cheshire Hospice Retail Outlet

Hours:

37.5 hours

Salary:

£24,733 per annum pro rata

Closing date:
18-02-2026

· Are you enthusiastic and hard working?

· Would you like a rewarding job that makes a real difference to people’s lives?

If so, East Cheshire Hospice wants to hear from you!

The Hospice provides care and support to patients with life limiting illnesses and 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 Assistant Shop Manager to help us to continue to develop and grow this important stream of income.

On a daily basis your role will be sorting donations, organising stock and being available to help customers. You will help us to create a well-presented shop with a great atmosphere where customers enjoy shopping. You will also, alongside the Shop Manager, be responsible for our dedicated volunteers and for helping to provide training and development so that they are able to perform their roles effectively.

Predominantly based in our Macclesfield’s Thornton Square shop, however the flexibility to travel when required to support our other shops is required.

What we can offer you:

7 weeks paid holiday increasing upon length of service.

Comprehensive learning and development, with excellent training opportunities

Workplace pension scheme for non-NHS members.

Employee support and wellbeing

Access to many moneysaving offers via the Bluelight Card discount scheme

Staff meals available to purchase at the Hospice

Free Parking at the Hospice

What you will need:

We welcome informal visits and pre-application discussion.  To arrange a visit, or to discuss the role further please contact the HR Team on 01625 664994.

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

Thank you so much for choosing to support East Cheshire Hospice. You may never know how much your gift means, but we know that it will make the world of difference to our patients and their families.

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