Assistant Retail Manager

We are currently looking for someone with a strong retail background to join our stores team. You will be supporting the achievement of sales within the shop.  Marie Curie Benefits Package :

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension 
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with childcare cost (TC apply) 
• Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card 
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme 
• Life assurance – for all employees 
• Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance:
  • Northern Ireland = 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata) 
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave 
• Continuous Professional Development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working
• Free DBS

What we are looking for :

• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to communicate with tact and discretion
• Comprehensive retail management experience, preferably in fashion/clothing, with experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records)
• Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience
• A compassionate individual with a passion for the Marie Curie brand

Using best charity retail practice, creative flair, and an ability to lead by example, you will support the team to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service. Click here to view the full job description To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.  This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic disclosure check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply. About Us Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.