Shop Manager, Lutterworth

Salary £23,375 per annum

Location Lutterworth, Leicestershire

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

Rainbows is excited to open a brand-new shop in the market town of Lutterworth, Leicestershire, later this year. Our retail shops are vital in raising funds to support the babies, children, young people, and their families that we support. We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to lead our Lutterworth store to success.

We are looking for a full-time manager covering 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, weekend working included.

As the Shop Manager, you will be the driving force behind our new store, ensuring its smooth operation and maximizing its revenue potential. You will manage a diverse team of staff and volunteers, oversee the sale of donated items and Rainbows merchandise, and be the face of our charity on the high street.

With a varied and ever-changing stock profile, you can enjoy the hands-on involvement of sorting, processing, displaying and selling donated items alongside our own range of Rainbows merchandise.

If you are truly customer service focused, thrive on a challenge, enjoy working with a diverse group of people then our role at Lutterworth could be perfect for you.

This new store is due to open in August 2024, subject to change, and we hope you can be a part of this exciting journey.

Our Benefits include:

Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme.
Bupa Healthcare Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday, plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to occupational health.
Contributory pension scheme or salary sacrifice pension scheme.

If you are enthusiastic about charity retail and ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join us in making a difference!

For more information about this role please contact Mark Ashton, Head of Retail at mark.ashton@rainbows.co.uk

To apply for the role please click ‘apply now’ to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at Jobs@Rainbows.co.uk

This role is subject to an Basic DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our children and young people. We treat all job applicants equally regardless of class, age, disability, gender identify or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Health and Social care sector.

About us

Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.

We support every child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.

Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are – at home, in hospital or at our Hospice.

When you join Team Rainbows, not only will you receive a host of benefits including free parking, health cash plan and subsidised meals - but you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of families across the East Midlands who are going through the toughest of times.

Although there can be some sad times, Rainbows is a fun, dynamic and caring place to work. Whether you’re based at the Hospice, home or out in the community, you’ll join a team with a can-do attitude, ready to make a positive impact on the world of hospice care.

The Rainbows experience, wherever you are.

Across the East Midlands we will:

transform care for those children and young people who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition
relieve the pain and symptoms associated with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions
support every child and young person to achieve their full potential
create memories for families to treasure
provide comfort and compassion at the time of and following the death of a child or young person