Shop Manager Bangor (Co. Down, Northern Ireland)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32 per week over 4 days

Ref no: SMB3/19

Closing date: Monday 16th December 2019 at 12.00noon

About Oxfam

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty. We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The Role

Oxfam Ireland is looking for a Shop Manager to join our charity shop in Bangor (Co. Down, Northern Ireland). Someone who wants to do good, work with volunteers and make their shop part of the local community.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for recruiting, training, supervising and motivating a team of volunteers to ensure sales targets are met and profitability is maximised. You will ensure high standards of customer service, as well as overseeing product pricing and stock sourcing through donations. You will be responsible for managing budgets while maintaining statistical and financial records and be responsible for ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, preparing promotional materials and displays and liaising with Head Office.

Our next Shop Manager will require a range of skills and experience:

• Demonstrable experience of retail management to include:
  • Budget and sales analysis
  • Product knowledge and awareness of market trends
  • Merchandising
• Experience of staff management and motivating teams in order to achieve sales

How to apply

If you would like further information including the duties and responsibilities of the role, please look at our website www.oxfamireland.org/jobs or phone 028 90230220.

Please note that only applications received through Oxfam Ireland website will be accepted

Previous applicants need not apply

Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method please contact our HR Team on 028 9023 0220 (NI) or 01 672 7662 (ROI)

Oxfam Ireland reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting

Please note we may use this recruitment drive to fill other positions

Any offer of employment with Oxfam Ireland is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, right to work checks, Access NI background checks and anti-fraud and corruption screening

Oxfam Ireland is an equal opportunities employer