"I am extremely proud to be working for Scope, this has to be the best role in my working adult journey, I love my job and I love working with my team - Newbury Shop Manager
Im a new manager and it is amazing to hear how many amazing people there are in our Scope retail team, it makes me feel so proud to work for such a brilliant company Wellingborough Shop Manager
Are you looking for a role with huge variety where no day is the same? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Your role
We are looking to appoint a Retail Shop Cover Manager (Known internally as Retail Divisional Support Manager) based in the South Division and supporting Scope shops in this area.
The Retail Divisional Support Manager involves working closely with the Divisional Managers to enable our shops to trade when there are vacancies or sickness. The role will play a key role in maintaining and improving the running of our shops day to day and enable us to maximise sales and profit. This role will involve running various shops and travel across the division.
Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! From generating and processing stock to designing an eye-catching window display or recruiting and training our wonderful volunteer team youll find every day challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.
About You
As Retail Divisional Support Manager youll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or youll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career and be comfortable working closely with the Divisional Management Team. To be successful, youll need a commercial, can-do attitude and always put the customers needs first. Youll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic, a great attention to detail, solid IT skills and a creative eye for displays. We ask you demonstrate an appreciation of Scopes values and ambition of achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people. A willingness and flexibility to travel to any location in the division is essential.
About Working In Our Shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.
Permanent, 35 hours per week
Based in the south division, supporting Scope shops across the south.
It is therefore essential that you can travel within this geographical area. A car allowance will be provided.
Starting full-time salary 23, 119.20 a year, an allowance of 1, 750 per annum. Salary will increase at developing level.
This role will also include a car allowance of 5, 000 per annum
Shop hours
Its important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day, so some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. We work 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Scope benefits
Benefits
We encourage everyone to embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 35 days annual leave
- Flexible working (where we can)
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality,
- Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to
Who are we at Scope?
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change.
If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today!
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
