Volunteer Shop Manager

Swanage, Dorset (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

You will be making a real difference by helping Swanage Pier Trust to protect and maintain our heritage. Becoming a volunteer shop manager could be just what you’re looking for.

Supported by a wider team, you would be responsible for the overall running of the Swanage Pier Gift Shop.

Purpose of Role

The main purpose of the post is to manage the Gift Shop for Swanage Pier Trust. This is a customer facing role and will require good customer service, retail and administration skills. A good knowledge of retail will help. The postholder will need some experience in a retail role. A flexible approach and a great sense of humour will help. 

 

Task Duties

To be responsible for the trust gift shop and act as a first point of contact for visitors, members of the public, trustees, volunteers and staff.

To have a flexible working approach and to help coordinate cover by volunteers and staff at all other times.

To efficiently manage and direct enquiries.

To be responsible for the sale of merchandise in the shop and online and to oversee shop stock levels.

To liaise with shop suppliers, place orders and record new stock on the till system.

To ensure that the gift shop area and displays are kept tidy, stocked and well presented.

To assist with the administration of shop income.

To identify and uphold health and safety measures.

To maintain confidentiality and ensure equal opportunities is upheld at all times.

To encourage people to be supporters of Swanage Pier Trust. 

 

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Swanage Pier Trust View profile Company size Size: 1 - 5
Posted on: 21 June 2024
Closing date: 24 July 2024 at 15:00
Job ref: Volunteer Shop Manager
Tags: Admin, Retail